I have been doing some intensive research into one of my areas of expertise - the Druids. Apparently, they had a very similar device called a Glastonberry. This was a soft leather ipouch filled with sacred stones, bones and runes. They shook the bag and emptied it onto the ground. Skilful reading of the positions of the objects allowed them to communicate with other boffins.
It would say things like:-
"Meet me at the old oak tree in Flabby Bottom - dress informal or preferably wear nothing at all"
or
"Seem to have warts! - you better go for a check-up"
or
"You're dumped"
There is nothing new under the sun - it's all been done before.
[Please note PC users, it was an Apple in the garden of Eden that Eve used for the first attempt at internet dating]
Happy New Year and may you all get what you deserve.
