Bladen Mercutio
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5 months ago

Project Update: Backers Receiving Talismans -- Please Read!

Hello friends of talismans.

Please find some important information about your respective pledge levels. Those of you in the Regent, Scion, and Desert Witch categories, all of these apply to you. 

Plains

You are receiving either a raccoon rib or coyote shortie leg bone. These are pretty strong pieces, but if you snag them and apply enough force, they will break.

Some are designed with jump rings that go from the bone to the leather strand. Double check your jump rings upon arrival to ensure they are snug and your bone buddy isn't gonna go on a journey. Needle nose pliers will work well to close them up if they ever start to look loose.

Fun facts: We see Macarthy's bone necklace in the opening scene of Book 1 and it stays with her throughout the series. She made the necklace herself from one of her first excavations, several years before she would pursue her studies in anthropology. 


Plateau

Your little ghosty buddy has a protective film on both sides that you'll want to remove.

Double check all your jump rings, especially the ones leading from the stone strand to the large O ring. I checked them before packing but physics is a funny thing. The jump rings are the single point of weakness on these guys. Use a needle nose pliers to close up any gaps should they form over time.

Fun facts: We first see Remy's talisman written about in Chapter 10. Their strand of stones is a blend of labradorite (wisdom, protection), malachite (protection, luck), and amethyst (dreams, overcome addiction). No idea why the reckless one of the bunch would choose such a collection of stones to put on their keychain. 😂 


Hill

Y'all, these things scare the hell out of me to ship. Be careful unpacking them as they are glass and might choose violence. If anything broke in transit, let me know.

Your spell bottle is probably not as aesthetically pleasing as it was when I assembled it after traversing the country. A pair of tweezers will help you arrange your herbs and bones in a more delightful manner. You won't 'break' any intention by opening them, promise.

Fun facts: Your candle was carved with runes for protection and empowerment. The spell jar is filled with stones for protection and strength (most of them are lapis lazuli, agate, or aquamarine), a coyote toe bone, herbs, and a pinch of dirt from Fort Concho. Your moon water is from one of the recent super moons.


Creek

These also scare the hell out of me to ship. Your rattlesnake vertebrae are the critical point of weakness on these. They may suffer very slight breakage in transit--many of them arrived to me that way. I packed them to the absolute best of my ability but if bones are cracked, shattered, or split beyond minor breakage, please let me know.

There are a few jump rings on the spell beads that it will good to check upon arrival. If any have developed gaps, a needle nose pliers will help to seal them up.

Fun facts: Vincent's talisman makes its first appearance in Chapter 12. Its design is similar to that of a rosary, featuring his signature stones: bloodstone (strength, healing), obsidian (protection, grounding), and howlite (patience, clarity). These are combined with metals to round out his link to the coven's earth-based magic. 
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