tavuiden
Tavuiden is a term used in worldbuilding to denote a ceremonial disc central to coming-of-age rites in a fictional culture. Usually circular and about 10 to 12 centimeters in diameter, it is carved from slate or bone and inscribed with a personal oath and a clan emblem. The tavuiden is exchanged during Transition Day and kept as a personal talisman and family heirloom.
Origin and name: The word tavuiden is drawn from an invented Eldarin language, combining elements that translate
Cultural function: In most groups, the tavuiden formalizes social bonds, marks eligibility for inheritance and authority,
Material and variation: Tavuiden materials range from slate to bone to lacquered wood, with decorators adding
Modern usage and references: In contemporary fiction and worldbuilding resources, tavuiden appear as motifs in jewelry,