Sigils are the written, carved, painted, or inscribed language of the divine. They are not mere symbols — they are anchors of belief, each tied to a specific god or divine force. A sigil is both a message and a presence: it can be read, but it can also act.

• God-Specific Language: Each divinity maintains its own set of glyphs, prayer-signs, runes, or marks. Even related gods rarely share the same full lexicon.
• Living Symbols: A sigil is more than ink or carving; it is a standing agreement between the maker and the divine. Its potency depends on the strength of that connection.
• Context Matters: Where and how the sigil is placed shapes its power. A sigil of protection carved into a doorframe may act differently than the same mark scrawled in blood on a body.
• Seed of the Divine: A functional sigil requires a divine seed — pigment mixed with relic dust, carving with a consecrated blade, or inscription made during a sacred event.

Sigils can:

• Mark a location or object for divine attention.
• Empower a surface with a minor, domain-specific effect.
• Ward or invite specific supernatural influences.
• Convey messages to followers or servants of the god, sometimes without human-readable form.

Sigils cannot:

• Replace full rituals for large-scale or lasting effects.
• Function indefinitely without being refreshed.
• Cross divine boundaries — a sigil from one god cannot carry another’s authority without corruption.

Treat sigil-making as a simplified ritual:

• Divine Seed *(mandatory)*
• Symbolic Resonance — materials or tools tied to the god’s imagery or domain.
• Placement Context — location and medium must align with the intended effect.
• Personal Cost *(optional but potent)* — sacrifice increases duration or potency.

• Without renewal, sigils fade physically and spiritually over time.
• Weathering, deliberate defacement, or desecration can end their power prematurely.
• Some sigils resist erasure, leaving faint traces that continue to whisper their meaning.

• The Crooked Eye: Marks an area as “seen” by the god; trespassers find themselves watched by unseen presences.
• Spiral of Ash: Burned into a wall, creates a one-night ward against a god’s enemies.
• The Threaded Mouth: Stitched into cloth, muffles speech within a small area when activated with a prayer.