Hero's Totem

A hand-sized carving of weathered soapstone and polished oak, depicting a faceless warrior standing atop a mountain of fallen shields. Gold veins run through the stone like cracks, and it pulses with a soft, warm amber light when in the presence of someone destined for greatness. It feels perpetually warm to the touch, and faint, rhythmic vibrations like a heartbeat can be felt through its surface.