Handglyph

Handglyphs were magic items created and used specifically by the geomancers of Kadar.

Powers
Handglyphs were active or offensive talismans imbued with various magic that would only function when displayed while the correct command word was spoken. The magic typically used in conjunction with handglyphs made them a favorite weapon of geomancers.

Description
Most handglyphs were fashioned as circular medallions measuring several inches in diameter. A rba'  rune would adorn the front side of the handglyph and the wheel-shaped asfr, the symbol of the geomancers, would adorn the backside. A chain could be attached to the handglyph if the geomancer wished to wear it as a necklace. A ward-stone was a variant of a handglyph that was incorporated into other items such as armor, shields, helmets, and the pommels of weapons.

History
Known handglyphs included the amulet of terror, the handglyph of the monolith, the stunglyph, the talisman of force, the talisman of divining, and various handglyphs focused on the offensive power of the different elements.