Toenail

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 Toenail
TypeBiological
SourceClipped toenails (usually human)
ClassificationCreature-Handling & Biological Agents
Primary UsesSympathetic magic, personal-link brews, cursework
Common PotionsNone listed
Alchemical PropertiesStrong personal signature
Magical EffectsActs as a taglock to a specific person
Hazard LevelLow
Shelf LifeVery stable when dry
NotesFrequently collected without consent in darker branches of magic.




Toenails are mundane but powerful taglocks in sympathetic magic. Because they grow slowly and uniquely, they hold a clear imprint of the donor’s identity. Their use raises as many ethical questions as it does practical possibilities.