Steven Erikson in the Malazan series uses the word “silt” or “silts” enough to be noticed.

“Against the Day” by Thomas Pynchon should be experienced by anyone that can read English. It’s a 1200 page coherent historical sci Fi fantasy dream, with some of the most memorable and tragic characters you will ever read.

I imagine how sad and empty it must be inside of their head.

Hello my friend. Have you met Thomas Pynchon?