Aesh
The Staff, Rune of Thought
Affiliated with the Realm of Day
Aesh is the Staff, which represents thought and reason. It is also the rune of Logic, representing the progression from one idea to another, and in this aspect is sometimes called the Chain. The concept of one thought or idea building towards another also makes it the Rune of Hierarchy, of stable social structures based on shared ideals. It also covers all forms of mental discipline based on solid foundations - mathematics, engineering and even music. As the Rune of Knowledge it is sometimes called the Scrollcase.
Thought empowers and is empowered byu the rational mind. It directly opposes Zorech, the Rune of Passion, which represents instinctual behaviour.
The Rune of Thought is sometimes associated with the general practice of incantations. Through thought and reason, magic is understood and wielded as a tool.
Using Aesh in Magic
Cavul is evoked with magic that deals with the mind. It is often used with the Detect Magic incantation.
Crafting with Cavul
Magicians often have the rune worked into their implement, or whatever tool they use to perform their magic. Some mystics claim that every magician's staff, wand or rod is a physical manifestation of Aesh. It is also commonly worked into the cover (often on the spine) or frontispiece of any non-fiction book.