Eye of Eclipse

The origins of the Eye of the Eclipse go back several hundred years, to a celestial event of profound significance. When the twin moons aligned, forming a great eclipse, the heavens themselves seemed to shift, altering even the constellations and heralding a golden age . This celestial dance was seen as a divine omen, a harbinger of a new era blessed by the gods. Though the exact origins of the symbol remain shrouded in mystery, after its emergence it swiftly became a universal warding sign, embraced by all who sought protection from the twin godesses in the sky.

Gesture

The Eye of the Eclipse, whether it be worn as a simple pendant or hewn into ships or doors, is said to avert all that is ill-meaning to the wearer. Regardless of the belief’s merit, it can be seen everywhere in Ri'kahar, especially in times when people are confronted with a shocking sight or ill news.

With grace and precision, the tips of the thumbs and index fingers are brought together to form a perfect triangle. This triangle symbolizes the unity of mind, body, and spirit, an eternal trinity that binds the soul.

At the heart of this triangle, the tips of the middle fingers are overlapped. This central dot signifies the eclipse of the twin moons, the sisters embrace, and the inner eye that peers beyond the veils of reality.

Th triangle is then raised to the forehead. This act connects the moons to the mind, the seat of wisdom and thought.

At last, with a fluid motion, the triangle is then brought down to the stomach, the seat of all emotions , completing the ward.

Wardings of the common folk Vol. III, Author unknown

Symbol

As a symbol or talisman the eye of eclipse looks quite similar to the hand gesture. Stylized as a single bold line, forming a triangle with a dot at its center, it is often cast in shimmering bronze, a metal believed to possess protective qualities. These pendants are typically worn close to the heart, hanging from finely woven chains or leather cords. Tokens of warding against malevolent forces, each of these pendants is unique - with subtle variations in design that reflect the craftmansship of its creator..
In addition to being worn as jewelry, the Eye of the Eclipse is occasionally carved into doors and hewn into lintels of dwellings, temples, and other significant structures to ward off all evil that dares to enter the structure.
Whether etched in bronze or traced in the air with trembling hands, the eye of eclipse is a final prayer,a call for the silver light of the twin moons to protect against all that bodes ill.

“My grandmother always said the Eye of the Eclipse shall protect usl. I trust her wisdom; it has carried us through many storms.”

Tariq Al'shar, a potter from Kir'shadir