Goosujati

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Goosujati is an ideographic writing system solely used for leaving concise but important messages that are visible at a far distance. The symbols can be painted on any flat or semi-flat stone surface (called a 'Tjakha') using harjgga, often just by using one's hands. Tribes have been known to haul large rocks for long distances if no natural surfaces are available to paint on in the vicinity where the message needs to be left.

History

The majority of the Goosujati glyphs are significantly older than many of the gjevasudit languages and dialects in use today. It was the only writing system in existence until the Ljuuhovii began developing the ahsamaruut alphabet a few years ago. It has changed very little across the ages.

Orthography

Though Goosujati appear simple in construction and use, it does have some basic rules. Any one marker typically has a maximum of three glyphs of the glyphs used for building the meaning of the marker, plus up to five of stone glyphs whose only purpose is to denote distance measurements.
The glyphs that builds the marker's meaning can be ordered freely, both vertically and horizontally, and depend heavily on the painter's capability to create a contextual image that any onlooker later (hopefully) can interpret. The distance marker glyphs are always placed in a line beneath the glyphs that form the message's meaning.
In order to be easily seen at a distance, each glyph is at least fist-sized, often larger.

Linguistical Data

Type

Ideographic Script

Direction

Varies

Purpose

Signage

Language(s)

Gjevasudit

Early Form(s)

Unknown

Anthropological Data

Native Users

Nomadic Bieggjan

Identified Glyphs

Stone

Used for measurements in conjunction with other glyph. Each stone glyph correspond to one stone throw's distance.

Boulder

Marks an impassable path.

Water

Marks a hazard related to water, such as rapids, waterfalls, strong undercurrents, or avalanches.

Land

Marks hazards related to ground, such as moors, bogs, mudpits, or landslides.

Long Trail

Marks a stretch of a trail with difficult or dangerous terrain. Can be combined with other glyphs to specify type of terrain or danger.

Hole

Marks the existance of a nearby hole, cave, crevice, canyon, or similar opening in the ground.

Ajovoun

Marks a safe trail or location. Common to combine with distance markers to the nearest Lamass.

Oniijavat

Marks a dangerous trail or location. If not combined with other glyphs, it refers to the area being cursed, or containing an unknown threat.

Piddes

Marks a location with foraging/fishing capabilities nearby. These locations are common points to stop and set camp.

Hukhajya

Marks a point where a Hukhajya herd trail intersects with a tribe migration trail. Can also mark a known location good for foraging.

Lejipolma

A general sign for caution, which can include minor hazards or the presence of aggressive wildlife in the area.

Muursamul

Marks a location or region with few or no sources of water or food.

Taljakka

Marks treacherous terrain. Original used to mark rocky areas rich in morros, an igneous rock type that has a highly reflective surface.

Tursatjek

Placed close to water sources, marking them as not drinkable, tainted, or dangerous.

Tjaetsiimaj

Almost exclusively used with the Hole glyph in conjunction with the distance marker, in an Oniiji Tjakha.

Common Tjakha Messages

Below are a few examples of found Tjakha messages, can you interpret them?