Those are types of precious stones in general. The meanings vary across cultures, so pick one and stick with it.
Well since this would be for a fantasy culture would it be wrong to make up some extra meanings?
Probably not. You may want to think about why your fantasy culture has those beliefs, though. For instance, another culture may associate hematite with war rather than happiness, since it's the color of blood. Jade might be associated with life or rebirth because it's the color of new spring buds. Who knows?
"Jack, you have debauched my sloth."
perhaps I'm missing something but, what are the power beads supposed to do?
In this case? Well the beads for values like courage or self control are believed to help them adopt that trait. Or the bead for luck might grant them luck every now and then. That's the interpretation I'm going with here, anyway.
They are a very superstitious people.
oh okay I thought they might have been some kind of Applied Phlebotinum, thanks.
A travelling scholar
Internal consistency is king, as has been said before. Maybe not as much in case of non-functional magic, but still. You might want to come oup with stones of your own, too.
edited 18th Mar '11 4:50:48 AM by Theram
Just a random question. I'm trying to find power bead meanings.
Does anyone know any. What I've got so far is
Tiger's Eye-courage and creativity
Rose Quartz-Love and Romance
Jade-Success
Clear-Strength
Amythest-intelligence
Mother of Pearl-wealth and prosperity
magnetic hematite-Happiness
Onyx-Self control
Honey Jade-tranquility and patience
Wood-Humility
Feel free to correct me if any are wrong.
edited 15th Mar '11 1:41:59 PM by JewelyJ