Moth Token

Used for centuries by elves in hiding, the moth token is used to identify potential allies in human lands.
A travelling elf will always carry one of these on their person while outside the Elven Lands, though they can often be found with them even in their own territories. It is found in most common use in the Kingdom of Cynia, due to its erasure and eradication of elves within its growing borders. In recent years, it's almost become a symbol of resistance against the Cynian government, particularly among humans living further away from the kingdom's hidden elf populations.
While it most often takes the form of a coin kept in the pocket or a pin displayed on an article of clothing, it can also be found as rings, necklace pendants, and carved on various common use items such as a personal mug or pipe. The important thing to remember about these tokens is that they must be something easy to remove or hide at a moment's notice. Elves will casually or secretly display their token to someone who they believe to be another elf in hiding or a potential ally to elves. Anyone in the know can then take appropriate measures to ensure the other's safety.
In certain areas near The Divide, humans aware of the existence of elves are more common. In such places, anyone offering safe haven will have a moth symbol similar to the one found on the token carved somewhere visible yet inconspicuous. Common locations are corners of window or door frames, countertops, tent posts, and sometimes large stones outside a building. Some folk will even sew the symbol onto their left sleeve. The common thread between all these methods is that they are permanent, not meant to be easily removed, so that any elf seeking shelter may easily find it.

Moth Coin by Quicksilver-Rain

Item type

Miscellaneous

Dimensions

Min:2x2 cm Max:10x10cm

Raw materials & Components

Most common: pewter or wood

More rare: copper, silver, bone, shell, glass or coral