Watcher's Eye

"I spy with my Watcher's Eye.."

— Children's rhyme

A Watcher's Eye is an ornament usually placed into jewelry. It is a glass ball with a drop of iakine suspended inside.

Significance

Many religions consider the monoliths to be powerful entities. Some--particularly in Auzera--view the monoliths as sentient beings capable of higher thought. Iakine is the liquid Luminous element found in monoliths. Those that believe the monoliths are sentient likewise believe iakine to be the blood or lifeforce of said monoliths.

The idea behind a Watcher's Eye is that a monolith will be aware of its iakine even when it is separated from its body. By placing a drop in a glass orb and carrying it with you, the monolith can "see" through the Eye. Allowing a monolith access to your life enables it to warn you of danger through spiritual means.

Watcher's Eyes are typically inset into pendants and worn around the neck. They are sometimes ornamented with edylium, which is thought to enhance their perception. While they are referred to as "eyes", it is believed that a monolith's "sight" is more like a radius of awareness. Covering the Eye will not reduce its power.

Item type

Religious / Ritualistic

Related ethnicities

• Khetzali

Raw materials & Components

Glass
Iakine
Edylium (optional)

Watcher's Eyes made of iakine belonging to the Spires of Morning, Midday, or Evening are valued in Azhavin and Khetzala. Houses in both countries may have doorplates ornamented with Eyes from all three Spires, believing that they will protect the home from intruders. The Khetzali view ornaments with Spires' Eyes as their only direct connection to the original Spires. These pieces are treated with great reverence.