The Guilded Cage, Ch 7
One other benefit of following a non-deific individual was that vax was able to provide direct input to his followers without the need for prayer or omens or prophecy or whatever-it-was the gods used.
The Saga of Fidonhaal - Daughters of the East - Preview 1
Now, however, she began to dread that the dreams were dark omens. the nightmare she just had, as far as she was concerned, all but confirmed that fear.
Odd Wolf Out: Chapter three
Everyone in his pack has noticed him and some thought he was of a bad omen, that the alpha-omega interstatus marriage was abomination and he was proof.
Chronicles of an End: Granis - Part Two
All that the book said was that they were omens on the end of the world. " on that note the conversation ended and the meal was finished in silence.
The Clockwork Falcon - part 10: Conspiracy?
"i'll try not to take it as an omen," jenny replied nervously as she pulled on her clothes. she chose her best frock and coat since she planned to take the day off, and because she wanted to look nice for jim's esteemed mentor. "how do i look?"
Red Moon Rises
Back in her home city, a night like this was considered ill omen. brave men would bar the windows and bolt the doors, hiding from shadows on the streets in fear of spooks and curses. they were fools, blinded and bound by age old superstition.
A Ripple In The Sands
Overhead, storm clouds, another bad omen, floated into view. they clung to the sky like giant parasites, but ripple payed them no mind. the rains come slow and spotty at first, but soon transitioned into a downpour.
Chapter 3: Unexpected Friends
"honey i know this is tough for you, but the college going under siege is obviously a bad omen for alliona. on that note where are you going to stay?
Ander - Part 5: Subchapter 15
She kissed him, hoping with all her heart that the omen she had seen was false, and that the real hezzi, wherever he was, was safe and happy. she hoped... she hoped he wasn't crying...
Ander - Part 4: Subchapter 20
By the cora, could not a single day pass where he didn't spot some half-assed omen in his son? that was shekka's domain, not his. "you know this already, but the tribe is becoming a dangerous place.
The Anaris Saga - Chapter 1: Saren
Even though trade between the anaris protectorate and the kylizan empire had been sporadic and clandestine at best, the humans were still taking it as a bad omen.
Identity: Chapter Forty
When facing an ill-omened future encounter, the amount of discussion which goes on prior to the event will likely have little or no effect on the outcome, so it is sometimes wise to hope for the best and let sleeping dogs lie.