Artikonography

Artikonoraphy is the practice of creating or using symbols to channel aura and perform supernatural abilities.

Artikons can come in a variety of designs. Each of these symbols' composition and arrangement is what decides on the ability the artikon can perform when activated by a persons aura.

Whereas an artanguis or artellum can be manifested purely by a person's will, an artikon must be created before the desired effect can take place. While this can be more time consuming, shortcuts can be made such as tattooing the artikon onto one's body rather than drawing it out each time.

Artikons also generally require a much larger amount of aura in order to perform abilities than either an artanguis or an artellum. They are also much more difficult to control once the desired effect begins to take place. This can be viewed as problematic however there are also benefits to using artikons as, providing they have enough aura, they are only limited in their ability by their design choice. Depending on the amount of aura given and the design, they can also be far more powerful than either an artanguis or an artellum.