Icon effigies

A popular use for oldstone, Kanoia will sculpt pieces of this ancient material in a myriad of ways. Anything from a crude, berry sized statue to a Kabbe sized piece of art meant to be the center piece of an estate. These effigies are highly sought after and sometimes Kanoia will save for years before purchasing the right one, typically that being for an Icon that is more directly tied to their life, i.e. a fisherman getting an idol of fishing or of the river or sea where he fishes. Oldstone is the material of choice for these effigies because there is belief among people that oldstone contains the very Essence of the Qalani, combine that with the divine aspect of idols and how it's believed that their own Essence rivals the Qalani, so you see Kanoia combing two important pillars of faith and spirituality.

Significance

They hold a huge religious importance to Kanoia, as they are seen as a physical connection to Icons.

Item type

Religious / Ritualistic

Rarity

Uncommon, but people with any amount of expendable wealth try to at least purchase a tiny and crude effigy.

Weight

Up to about 50 pounds.

Dimensions

From the size of a thimble to the size of a boulder.

Raw materials & Components

Authentic effigies are chiseled from Oldstone, however sometimes people will purchase ones made from other kinds of stone. Obsidian is a popular choice, especially among Elves.

Tools

Point, tooth, and flat chisels, as well as hammers and rasps.