The Fossil

The fossil is a relic in Vasher's possession, most likely recovered by him from Yolen. It's a metaphorical reminder of what he believes himself to be; something imitating the form of someone who's been dead a very long time. That he's a scientist, it's a special item to him.
That said, Vasher/Zahel doesn't much care about his appearance and doesn't seem to own anything, so that this object is meaningful to him is an interesting trait.
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