Cavul

The Swan, Rune of Purity

Affiliated with the Realm of Day

Cavul is the Swan, which represents purity, clarity and calm. It removes corruption and restores things to their original condition. It is also called the Rune of Clarity, and is used during meditation to center the mind and shut out external influences.

Purity protects from outside influences by reinforcing what is present (protection and warding) or restoring things to their original condition (removing corruption and taint). It has strong connections with water, and magic that evokes Cavul often includes elements of washing, cleansing or drinking with pure liquid.

The Rune of Purity has unfortunate political connections. It has been used by movements that consider lineage to be a taint on humanity, as well as by groups who oppose the involvement of magicians or the Eternals in Imperial affairs. Prior to their arrest in 342YE, the Fraternity of the Swan inscribed Cavul on the bodies of their Imperial Orc victims as a call to arms against the so-called corruption of the Empire by orcs.

Using Cavul in magic

Cavul is evoked with magic that reinforces, protects against outside influence, removes taint or impurity, or cleanses. Many magicians evoke this rune by name, or trace it on the body of their target when performing the Purify incantation.

Crafting with Cavul

Scholars, monks and politicians may bear it on a ring that they can use to calm their emotions without drawing attention to it. It is sometimes placed on or inside a drinking vessel, especially by those who fear poisoning – but it is not popular with those who enjoy carousing as it is said to remove the flavour of any alcohol it comes into contact with. By the same token it is used on flasks and water skins by travelers to keep the liquid inside fresh.