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Description
A close-up of the pendant necklace that Karia wears.

When news of the tragedy that befell Agnese and her daughter reached the Magic realm, skilled Mages came together to create something for Karia that could help protect her, and remind her that she has allies looking out for her. The base is pure gold, and at its center, Karia's dragon form is depicted in a lapis lazuli stone. Interestingly enough, this dragon was actually composed of obsidian to begin with; but contact with her DNA transformed the stone's properties completely, to better match her unique blue scales. The gaps in between the dragon's body are inlaid with a glowing red opal-like mineral not found in the human world.

Overall, this pendant keeps Karia from dealing with some of the mental and physical suffering of being forcibly spliced with a bloodthirsty dragon. The main property being, it will prevent her from literally burning up from the inside out. Even the chain itself is enchanted, so that if it is stolen or missing, she can summon it back with a quick incantation - given that it isn't being hexed or imprisoned in a magic barrier.

However, Karia has been warned that the magic will not last forever, and she cannot become dependent on it to keep her safe. She must learn to harness her magic abilities and control the rage of the Helldrake within her, so that someday the pendant will be little more than a decoration and a relic to tell of her adventures.

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Gems

While the fire ruby signifies how Karia can now breathe the flames of a Helldrake, all four of the main realms are depicted through the other gemstones: Spiritual, Magic, Nether and Earthly. They also represent different aspects of Karia herself. She is protected by spiritual energies, so they are above her. She originates from the Earthly realm, but she must face away from it if she is to move forward. The blue topaz represents how she has power over ice magic, and how, at the core of her being, she has more magical prowess than she realizes. Finally, while she has remnants of the dreaded Nether realm inside of her, she flies above it and mustn't let it overtake her.

Every aspect of the pendant's gemstones also holds a little bit of their own magic, but only temporarily.

The ruby helps protect her with a spell that keeps her from being burned by her own fire. Over time, her body becomes more immune to being burned, so this magic fades.

Similarly, the blue topaz in the center keeps her from being badly frostbitten if she uses her ice for too long.

The diamond at the top has magic that can allow her to see spiritual presences around her and communicate with them.

The emerald can help guide her in the direction of magic doorways that can lead her back to Earth.

The purple gem is a Scapolite, and uses a minimal amount of black magic to keep her location hidden from her pursuers.

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Runes

The gold itself is inlaid with Celtic embroidery, as well as several runes meant to symbolize what the Elven Council, along with other leaders of their world, foresee in Karia's adventure, depending on what path she ends up taking.

All descriptions of these runes can be found here:
www.sunnyway.com/runes/meaning…

Raidho: (Chariot, wagon) "Travel, both in physical terms and those of lifestyle direction. A journey, vacation, relocation, evolution, change of place or setting. Seeing a larger perspective. Seeing the right move for you to make and deciding upon it. Personal rhythm, world rhythm, dance of life.

Negative: Crisis, rigidity, stasis, injustice, irrationality. Disruption, dislocation, demotion, delusion, possibly a death.

Kenaz: (Beacon, Torch) Vision, revelation, knowledge, creativity, inspiration, technical ability. Vital fire of life, harnessed power, fire of transformation and regeneration. Power to create your own reality, the power of light. Open to new strength, energy, and power now.

Negative: Disease, breakup, instability, lack of creativity. Nakedness, exposure, loss of illusion and false hope.

Hagalaz: (Hail) Wrath of nature, destructive, uncontrolled forces, especially the weather, or within the unconscious. Tempering, testing, trial. Controlled crisis, leading to completion, inner harmony.

Negative: Natural disaster, catastrophe. Stagnation, loss of power. Pain, loss, suffering, hardship, sickness, crisis.

Isa: (Ice) A challenge or frustration. Psychological blocks to thought or activity, including grievances. Standstill, or a time to turn inward and wait for what is to come, or to seek clarity.

Negative: Ego-mania, dullness, blindness, dissipation. Treachery, illusion, deceit, betrayal, guile, stealth, ambush, plots.

Tiwaz: (Sky-god Tir) Honor, justice, leadership and authority. Analysis, rationality. Knowing where one's true strengths lie. Willingness to self-sacrifice. Victory and success in any competition or in legal matters.

Negative: One's energy and creative flow are blocked. Mental paralysis, over-analysis, over-sacrifice, injustice, imbalance. Strife, war, conflict, failure in competition. Dwindling passion, difficulties in communication, and possibly separation.

Mannaz: (Man; Mankind) The Self; the individual or the human race. Your attitude toward others and their attitudes towards you. Friends and enemies, social order. Intelligence, forethought, create, skill, ability. Divine structure, intelligence, awareness. Expect to receive some sort of aid or cooperation now.

Negative: Depression, mortality, blindness, self-delusion. Cunning, slyness, manipulation, craftiness, calculation. Expect no help now.

Thurisaz: (Thorn; Giant) Reactive force, directed force of destruction and defense, conflict. Instinctual will, vital eroticism, regenerative catalyst. A tendency toward change. Catharsis, purging, cleansing fire.

Negative: Danger, defenselessness, compulsion, betrayal, dullness. Evil, malice, hatred, torment, spite, lies. A bad man or woman.

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Description
A close-up of the pendant necklace that Karia wears.

When news of the tragedy that befell Agnese and her daughter reached the Magic realm, skilled Mages came together to create something for Karia that could help protect her, and remind her that she has allies looking out for her. The base is pure gold, and at its center, Karia's dragon form is depicted in a lapis lazuli stone. Interestingly enough, this dragon was actually composed of obsidian to begin with; but contact with her DNA transformed the stone's properties completely, to better match her unique blue scales. The gaps in between the dragon's body are inlaid with a glowing red opal-like mineral not found in the human world.

Overall, this pendant keeps Karia from dealing with some of the mental and physical suffering of being forcibly spliced with a bloodthirsty dragon. The main property being, it will prevent her from literally burning up from the inside out. Even the chain itself is enchanted, so that if it is stolen or missing, she can summon it back with a quick incantation - given that it isn't being hexed or imprisoned in a magic barrier.

However, Karia has been warned that the magic will not last forever, and she cannot become dependent on it to keep her safe. She must learn to harness her magic abilities and control the rage of the Helldrake within her, so that someday the pendant will be little more than a decoration and a relic to tell of her adventures.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Gems

While the fire ruby signifies how Karia can now breathe the flames of a Helldrake, all four of the main realms are depicted through the other gemstones: Spiritual, Magic, Nether and Earthly. They also represent different aspects of Karia herself. She is protected by spiritual energies, so they are above her. She originates from the Earthly realm, but she must face away from it if she is to move forward. The blue topaz represents how she has power over ice magic, and how, at the core of her being, she has more magical prowess than she realizes. Finally, while she has remnants of the dreaded Nether realm inside of her, she flies above it and mustn't let it overtake her.

Every aspect of the pendant's gemstones also holds a little bit of their own magic, but only temporarily.

The ruby helps protect her with a spell that keeps her from being burned by her own fire. Over time, her body becomes more immune to being burned, so this magic fades.

Similarly, the blue topaz in the center keeps her from being badly frostbitten if she uses her ice for too long.

The diamond at the top has magic that can allow her to see spiritual presences around her and communicate with them.

The emerald can help guide her in the direction of magic doorways that can lead her back to Earth.

The purple gem is a Scapolite, and uses a minimal amount of black magic to keep her location hidden from her pursuers.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Runes

The gold itself is inlaid with Celtic embroidery, as well as several runes meant to symbolize what the Elven Council, along with other leaders of their world, foresee in Karia's adventure, depending on what path she ends up taking.

All descriptions of these runes can be found here:
www.sunnyway.com/runes/meaning…

Raidho: (Chariot, wagon) "Travel, both in physical terms and those of lifestyle direction. A journey, vacation, relocation, evolution, change of place or setting. Seeing a larger perspective. Seeing the right move for you to make and deciding upon it. Personal rhythm, world rhythm, dance of life.

Negative: Crisis, rigidity, stasis, injustice, irrationality. Disruption, dislocation, demotion, delusion, possibly a death.

Kenaz: (Beacon, Torch) Vision, revelation, knowledge, creativity, inspiration, technical ability. Vital fire of life, harnessed power, fire of transformation and regeneration. Power to create your own reality, the power of light. Open to new strength, energy, and power now.

Negative: Disease, breakup, instability, lack of creativity. Nakedness, exposure, loss of illusion and false hope.

Hagalaz: (Hail) Wrath of nature, destructive, uncontrolled forces, especially the weather, or within the unconscious. Tempering, testing, trial. Controlled crisis, leading to completion, inner harmony.

Negative: Natural disaster, catastrophe. Stagnation, loss of power. Pain, loss, suffering, hardship, sickness, crisis.

Isa: (Ice) A challenge or frustration. Psychological blocks to thought or activity, including grievances. Standstill, or a time to turn inward and wait for what is to come, or to seek clarity.

Negative: Ego-mania, dullness, blindness, dissipation. Treachery, illusion, deceit, betrayal, guile, stealth, ambush, plots.

Tiwaz: (Sky-god Tir) Honor, justice, leadership and authority. Analysis, rationality. Knowing where one's true strengths lie. Willingness to self-sacrifice. Victory and success in any competition or in legal matters.

Negative: One's energy and creative flow are blocked. Mental paralysis, over-analysis, over-sacrifice, injustice, imbalance. Strife, war, conflict, failure in competition. Dwindling passion, difficulties in communication, and possibly separation.

Mannaz: (Man; Mankind) The Self; the individual or the human race. Your attitude toward others and their attitudes towards you. Friends and enemies, social order. Intelligence, forethought, create, skill, ability. Divine structure, intelligence, awareness. Expect to receive some sort of aid or cooperation now.

Negative: Depression, mortality, blindness, self-delusion. Cunning, slyness, manipulation, craftiness, calculation. Expect no help now.

Thurisaz: (Thorn; Giant) Reactive force, directed force of destruction and defense, conflict. Instinctual will, vital eroticism, regenerative catalyst. A tendency toward change. Catharsis, purging, cleansing fire.

Negative: Danger, defenselessness, compulsion, betrayal, dullness. Evil, malice, hatred, torment, spite, lies. A bad man or woman.

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