Shattered Aimar Pendant of Aadan Hazar

The shattered golden pendant of Aimar was worn by military commander Aadan Hazar during the years of unrest between Bayt Alma and Malagra. An arrow from an enemy soldier pierced Hazar's armor, passing first the pendant and then his heart, fatally wounding him. The pendant was removed from his body by the priesthood and preserved as a tragic memento of that fatal day, signifying the broken hearts felt by citizens throughout Malagra that a needless war brought on by religious extremists had killed one of Malagra's most beloved sons.

Composition

The pendant represents one of the common designs representing the god Aimar, emphasizing the symmetry of the shape from top to bottom and side to side. Also common for such religious artifacts dedicated to Aimar, it is a hardwood carving that is simple and rustic hung from the neck with a cheap piece of string, but is covered in gold leaf to raise its stature. The gold symbolizes Aimar's bless, and the wood represents the mortal bodies of his followers. The string is a reminder of the precariousness of life.

By chance, during combat, the pendant happened to be on the left side of Hazar's chest when he was struck by an arrow, piercing his armor and the pendant before passing through his heart. Mourners noted that the blow broke the symmetry and left a gaping hole, like one's heart being taken out. Thus Hazar is often viewed as a martyr for Kadite causes against accusations of Al Kuliyan aggression, and is used as a mournful symbol of a world without peace.