Wathose
Wathose is a ceremonial lantern prominent in the fictional Eldorian cultural tradition. In Eldorian folklore and festivals, a Wathose is carried during twilight processions to symbolize guidance and communal memory.
Wathose is designed as a blown-glass sphere set within a copper or brass frame, hung from a
During harvest rites, pairs of lantern bearers lead the procession, with a glow that is said to
The earliest surviving illustrations appear in 12th-century manuscripts from Silver Keep. By the 15th century, Wathose
Etymology: The name Wathose derives from Eldoran words meaning light and guide.
See also: Eldoria; lantern; harvest festival; ceremonial objects.