rogbis

Rogbis is a traditional craft and category of artifacts in the fictional culture of Veridia. In-world, rogbis refers to highly decorative disks and related items produced by interlacing metal bands with woven textile cores. The term is believed to derive from Veridian roots rog- "to interlace" and -bis "artifact."

Historically, rogbis is first documented in late medieval Veridian chronicles, with the earliest surviving rogbist inscriptions from the city of Keldor. Craft specialization grew into guilds by the 14th century; master rogbists were named in civic records. The practice spread to coastal trading towns, influencing armor fittings and ceremonial regalia.

Technique involves selecting metal rings, usually brass or brass-nickel alloy, and weaving them through a prepared textile core, typically wool or linen. The rings are joined with rivets, then the piece is heat-treated for durability. Patterns emphasize geometric motifs, often using contrasting colors.

Common products include rogbis disks worn as pendants or attached to belts, rogbis bracelets, and ceremonial chimes used in rites. In some contexts, larger rogbis panels decorate altars or tapestries. The craft is valued for its endurance and the symbolic meanings of color and pattern, such as lineage, allegiance, and luck.

Today, rogbis is taught in contemporary Veridian craft schools and revived in cultural festivals and museums. As a living tradition, producers combine traditional methods with modern design, seeking to preserve technique while expanding markets.