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Standardized Surgical Procedure for Pearl Implantation

THE REDHAND PROTOCOL

Standardized Surgical Procedure for Pearl Implantation

By Surgeon-Laureate Mako “Redhand,” 4th Chair of the Pearlwright Collegium
Issued Under Collegium Seal, 7th Revision


I. PREFACE

The purpose of this protocol is to provide a universal method for safe (or as safe as possible) pearl implantation. While each doctor will find their own rhythm, deviation from this protocol is the leading cause of patient death in the field.

Pearls kill. Protocol saves. Follow it.


II. REQUIRED PERSONNEL

Minimum team for safe implantation:

  • 1 Lead Surgeon (trained in ligament-slot access)

  • 1 Pearlwright (trained in resonance alignment and stress-weaving)

  • 1 Surgical Assistant (instrument control / bleeding management)

For Large or Giant implants:

  • +1 additional surgeon

  • +1 additional pearlwright

  • A trauma stabilizer (doctor or combat medic) on standby

  • A full resonant-mesh operating table

  • No fewer than six buckets of cooled saline

For a Giant Pearl:
If you do not have two surgeons and two pearlwrights, do not attempt the procedure.


III. PRE-SURGICAL PREPARATION

1. Patient Conditioning

  • 24 hours fasting

  • Full bowel purge (lower resonance interference)

  • Stabilizing draught: willow-seed extract + diluted pearl dust

  • Optional: sedation via sea-narcotic vapor; avoid for cranial work

2. Pearl Preparation

Performed exclusively by the pearlwright.

  • Clean pearl with isotonic seawater

  • Trace its resonance signature

  • Map stress channels onto surgical slate

  • Confirm slot requirement matches surgical plan

Pearls that hum at >40 decibels should be rejected—they indicate unstable resonance.

3. Operating Room Setup

  • Illuminate with steady, warm light (cold light fractures pearls)

  • Surround table with four stabilizer runes (triangle formation + root)

  • Prepare ligature clamps, tendon hooks, resonance wire, and bone pins

  • Ensure cooling bath is within arm’s reach


IV. SURGICAL STAGES

STAGE 1 — Incision & Slot Exposure

The surgeon must access the specific ligament cluster:

Arm Slots

  • Infraclavicular, medial bicep, proximal forearm, dorsal wrist

  • Carefully separate fascia—do not cut ligaments

Leg Slots

  • Inguinal ridge, knee capsule, shin interosseous membrane, talocrural plate

  • Expect arterial pulsation—avoid deep posterior cut

Torso Slots

  • Substernal, subcostal, thoracolumbar, solar plexus

  • Extreme risk: diaphragm tears easily

Head Slots

  • TMJ hinge, sphenobasilar base, occipital plate, orbital nexus

  • Do not attempt without pearlwright present and alert

Once exposed, each slot must be flushed with lukewarm saline to remove micro-tears and prevent early resonance rejection.


STAGE 2 — Resonance Mapping & Test Alignment

The pearlwright now enters the operation.

Procedure

  1. Insert a resonance filament into the exposed slot.

  2. Connect to pearlwright’s tuning fork (never allow surgeons to tune pearls).

  3. Observe color shifts in filament:

    • Blue/Green — Stable

    • Yellow — Partial match

    • Orange/Red — Rejecting resonance

Outcome Requirements

  • All slots designated to share load must resonate within two wavelengths

  • If a slot mismatch occurs, STOP—remap before implantation

Warnings

  • Forced alignment kills more patients than infection or bleeding combined

  • Cranial mismatches cause seizures within seconds


STAGE 3 — The Implantation Itself

The surgeon opens the ligament cradle with tendon hooks.
The pearlwright stabilizes the pearl’s hum.

Insertion Technique

  • Hold pearl with both hands (gloves reduce resonance sensitivity)

  • Rotate clockwise with gentle pressure

  • Stop when you feel the “catch” — the ligament cradling the pearl’s equator

Never force the pearl deeper than the cradle permits.
Bruised ligaments cannot redistribute resonance and will rupture later.

Securing the Pearl

  • Attach three resonance wires: top, side, and anchor point

  • Use bone pins for torso and leg implants

  • Apply cooling saline until hum stabilizes

  • Place a silk resonance mesh over the insertion point


STAGE 4 — Resonance Weaving

Performed by the pearlwright.

This is the most delicate step.

Weaving Steps

  1. Thread resonance filaments between ligament slot and pearl

  2. Twist filaments clockwise, binding to the pearl’s signature

  3. Link secondary clusters if implant requires multiple slots (Large or Giant)

  4. Maintain a smooth hum—spikes indicate cascading failure

For Multi-Slot Implants

  • Distribute load evenly

  • Ensure no filament crosses the patient’s central nerve lines

  • Confirm every cluster shares identical resonance wavelength

For Giant Pearl Integration

  • Every filament from all 16 slots must be connected

  • Torso must act as the central anchor

  • Expect the patient’s heartbeat to shift rhythm—this is normal

  • If resonance turns red, abort immediately and cool for 30 seconds

The pearlwright’s skill determines whether the patient survives this stage.


STAGE 5 — Anchor Stabilization & Closure

Stabilization

  • Surgeon secures ligaments with reinforced sutures

  • Anchor points must be triple-tied

  • Resonance wire trimmed (never cut flush; it must breathe)

  • Apply pearl-cooling gel to prevent early overreaction

Closure

  • Use layered suturing

  • Never seal fascia completely; leave micro-gaps for resonance dispersal

  • Apply sealant strips infused with powdered kelp-honey

Post-Closure Test

Have the pearlwright gently tap the pearl through the skin.
Expected responses:

  • Soft hum — Stable

  • Sharp vibration — Misalignment; reopen immediately

  • Heat spike — Pearl is rejecting the host


V. POST-SURGICAL PROTOCOL

24 Hours

  • Patient must remain prone

  • No bright light or cold exposure

  • Infuse with warm saline + diluted sea-pearl tonic

48 Hours

  • First resonance check

  • Clean incision channels (do not disturb mesh)

  • Begin micro-movements to prevent ligament stiffening

Seven Days

  • Pearlwright performs resonance retuning

  • Surgeon checks for inflammation or tearing

  • Patient begins physiotherapy

Thirty Days

  • Patient may begin controlled use of the pearl

  • If pain persists, remove pearl before it becomes permanently integrated

Ninety Days

If all checks are passed, the pearl is considered fully bonded.


VI. FAILURE CONDITIONS & EMERGENCY RESPONSES

Ligament Snap

  • Immediate loss of slot

  • Apply cold saline, reopen, reanchor

  • If in the head: prepare for the worst

Resonance Burn

  • Caused by filament misalignment

  • Charred tissue must be excised

  • Pearl must be cooled immediately

  • Reattempt weaving only once

Pearl Rejection

  • Full-body tremors

  • Violet discoloration of veins

  • Remove pearl in under 3 minutes or patient dies

Cranial Overload

  • Hallucinations, seizures

  • Stop resonance input

  • Drain pressure through sphenobasilar valve


VII. REDHAND’S FINAL DIRECTIVE

“If you cannot perform the procedure calmly, do not perform it at all.
The pearl listens to your hands.
The body listens to the pearl.
And death listens to both.”