Annotated by Surgeon-Laureate Mako “Redhand,” 4th Chair of the Pearlwright Collegium
Standard Reference for Pearlwrights and Surgical Integration
Pearl integration is not alchemy. It is anatomy.
The human body contains exactly sixteen ligament slots, arranged into four anatomical clusters. These are not mystical chakras; they are natural stress-distribution nodes where bone, tendon, and fascia can absorb and redirect pearl resonance without immediate failure.
A surgeon must know:
where each slot lies
how to safely expose it
how to route resonance filaments between them
A mistake of a single finger-width becomes a corpse within minutes.
The arm cluster governs precision force, weapon handling, and recoil absorption.
It contains four slots total, shared between both arms.
Shoulder Hinge Slot
Deep in the shoulder capsule beneath the collarbone, where the joint ligaments meet the upper chest fascia.
Handles rotational torque from swings and blocks.
Upper Arm Slot
Embedded in the ligament web just above the elbow, inside the medial bicipital aponeurosis.
Distributes longitudinal stress along the humerus.
Forearm Slot
At the pronator tendon cross-weave, where forearm flexors anchor into the radius.
Ideal for fine control and agility-focused implants.
Wrist Plate Slot
On the back of the wrist, between the extensor tendons and the carpal ligament band.
Used for micro-channel routing, but risky due to nerve compression.
Best used for Tiny, Small, or Medium pearls tied to weapon control, recoil damping, or precise movement.
Attempting to anchor Large or Giant pearls through the arms will result in tendon tearing, joint collapse, and rotational limb failure.
The leg cluster governs weight-bearing, locomotion, and shock absorption.
There are four slots total, shared between both legs.
Pelvic Load Slot
At the junction of the inguinal ligament and iliopsoas tendon, deep near the hip joint.
Handles full-body load transfer and stance stability.
Knee Capsule Slot
Within the deep medial side of the knee capsule, around the femoral condyle.
Excellent for vertical and impact-force distribution.
Shin Cross-Slot
In the interosseous membrane between tibia and fibula at mid-shin.
Shares resonance load between bones; overuse risks compartment syndrome.
Ankle Plate Slot
At the ligament plate around the ankle joint, within the deltoid ligament web.
Critical for balance and stride integrity.
Built to manage shock, stride, and jumping force.
Medium pearls are generally safe.
Using the leg cluster to anchor Large pearls will deform gait, strain vessels, and eventually produce catastrophic structural failure.
The torso cluster is the body’s primary anchor.
It alone can lead resonance weaving, pulling unused capacity from other clusters when larger pearls are implanted.
Sternal–Costal Hub
Behind the breastbone where rib cartilage binds into central fascia.
The strongest natural anchor point in the body.
Diaphragm Tendon Slot
In the central tendon of the diaphragm, where respiratory muscle fibers converge.
Distributes axial resonance through breath and core.
Thoracolumbar Spine Slot
In the thick fascia at the mid-back near the L1–L2 vertebrae.
Connects resonance directly to the spinal stress grid.
Solar Plexus Mesh
A dense nerve–fascia intersection beneath the xiphoid and above the upper abdomen.
Extremely potent – and extremely dangerous – resonance node.
Alone, the torso cluster can safely handle Medium pearls.
Through resonance weaving with other clusters, it becomes the central anchor for:
Large pearls (8 slots) – pulling from arms and/or legs
Giant pearls (16 slots) – pulling from every slot in the body
Overloading the torso cluster risks diaphragm rupture, rib detachment, and spinal failure.
The cranial cluster governs resonance cognition, targeting, perception, and energy stability.
It contains four slots total around the skull and upper spine.
Jaw Hinge Slot
Behind the jaw joint in the temporomandibular ligament root.
Manages rotational resonance of speech, bite, and head movement.
Cranial Base Slot
At the sphenobasilar joint where the sphenoid bone meets the skull base.
Natural resonance amplifier; misalignment is universally fatal.
Occipital–Cervical Knot
At the back of the skull where neck ligaments fasten into the occipital bone.
Synchronizes full-body resonance with head and spine.
Orbital–Ethmoid Nexus
In the fascia behind the eyes near the ethmoid plate.
Influences sensory enhancement; tampering invites psychological damage.
These four slots stabilize mental and sensory aspects of resonance.
Even Medium pearls in the head cluster risk:
hallucinations
sensory overload
chronic pain or numbness
permanent personality drift
In Giant Pearl hosts, the cranial cluster acts as a neural stabilizer, keeping the full-body resonance field from tearing the mind apart.
Total Slots: 16
Cluster Distribution:
Arms — 4 slots (precision / control)
Legs — 4 slots (mobility / shock)
Torso — 4 slots (primary anchor)
Head — 4 slots (cognition / stability)
Safe Pearl Usage (General Guide):
Arms: up to Medium – recoil, weapon control, agility boosts
Legs: up to Medium – speed, leap, stance, balance
Torso: up to Medium alone; can host Large or Giant when woven with other clusters
Head: up to Medium – only in extreme cases, with severe mental risk
No surgeon, ritual, or Pearlwright can create more than sixteen slots.
Any claim otherwise is a lie, a myth, or a prelude to a corpse.
A Giant Pearl (16 slots) consumes the entire body.
To anchor one, a surgical team must:
Open all four clusters (arms, legs, torso, head).
Thread resonance filaments from every slot into a unified web centered on the torso.
Reinforce sternum, diaphragm, spinal fascia, and pelvic load points.
Begin Anchor Organ crafting within 48 hours to keep the host alive long-term.
Failure during any stage can result in:
cardiovascular collapse
cerebral resonance burn
multi-limb tendon detachment
catastrophic organ shutdown
sudden death
No novice attempts this.
No veteran attempts it lightly.
“To cut a slot is easy.
To anchor a pearl is work.
To anchor a Giant Pearl is murder—unless the patient survives.”