Pledge-stone

Stones and gems have a lot of significance in Nargoli and Kavunthite culture. Kavunthites in particular have a strong affinity for flesh-colored stones because they are so connected to the living body. Religios leaders often purchase flesh-stones found in nearby quarries and dedicate them to newborn children. The family of a newborn child is expected to pay the price for the stone. The more flesh-colored the gem looks, the more valuable it is.

Properties

Material Characteristics

This stone often has a beighe or pink tone with splotches of reddish or brownish color. Sometimes darker stones such as brown stones are used as well.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Flesh-stone is often agate or blood-stone.

Origin & Source

These crystals and stones are often found in iron-rich areas.

History & Usage

History

Fhesh-stone has a rich cultural asociation with the living body, often being used as a healing agent or a surrogate of living tissue in spells.

Everyday use

Flesh-stone is often used by religious leaders as a healing agent. In Kavunthite culture, small pieces of flesh-stone are often ritually paired with a newborn. When the child comes of age, they have the option to give their flesh-stone to a loved-one, usually a spouse or close family member. This is a traditional part of the Kavunthite marriage processs.

Cultural Significance and Usage

This stone is closely associated with the living body. In Kavunthite culture, the stone is often used by religious leaders as a say to access the spiritual energy of a certain person's body without having the person themselves nearby. When a person holds the flesh-stone bound to another, they wield power over that individual.

Refinement

Flesh-stone is often cut into spheres or cabochons, but small rough pieces can also be used by people. Rough stones are often preferred by traditionalists and spiritual leaders.

Reusability & Recycling

Flesh-stone is not often bound to more than one body unless the body of a young individual is proven to hold the spirit of an older one. Flesh-stones of people who have passed away are often dedicated to the religius deity of that person and used in decorative pieces.

Distribution

Trade & Market

Pletzind religious leaders often make bulk purchases for flesh stones. Families also purchase specific stones for their children to be bound to.

Type

Ore/Mineral

Value

Anywhere from 10-1000gp depending on the fleshy tone of the stone and the color of the blotching.

Rarity

uncomon