

In this sense, they have the properties of a living creature but can also function as an object. Their nature as both living creatures and objects is an interesting case, as while having the ability to turn into an object and can be damaged or cracked, they do have souls. If the individual doesn't know what they truly want, the palismen will sense the lack of conviction and none of them will come forward.

During this process, a young witch will step forward and speak their greatest ambition, and if a palisman is compatible with the emotion of that ambition, they will come forward to meet their new partner. Since palistrom trees have become an increasingly rare resource and the ones that are left are heavily guarded, Hexside School of Magic and Demonics arranged to hold a Palisman Adoption Day, wherein the Bat Queen brought in stray palismen she had taken into her care for a chance to be bonded with a new owner. However, a palisman could instead form a new connection with a different individual, Although a palisman can return to their witch if the witch proves that they can be trusted again, or if the lost/damaged staff is repaired or replaced. A witch can also choose to abandon their palisman if the staff suffers irreparable damage or loss. While a witch and their palisman are joined by a relationship of affection and mutual respect, a palisman can forfeit its connection and loyalty to its owner and run away if they are mistreated or if the relationship is harmful to them. Sometimes, it might take a while for the person to figure out what their truest wish actually is. Depending on the person, this ambition ranges to an attainable dream, such as a future occupation, or a deep, personal desire. Bonding to an ownerĪ newly-carved palisman will not become animate until their owner is able to establish a proper connection with them by expressing their truest and deepest wish to them, which will then cause the palisman to come to life and become bonded. Palismen are typically carved in the shape of an animal or living creature, but, alternatively, they can be carved into an egg shape, in which case the palisman itself will develop inside the egg over time and eventually hatch from it once it has established a proper bond with its owner, as was the case with Stringbean, Luz Noceda's palisman.

Traditionally, witches in their teens carve their own palisman and staff from palistrom wood, at school or with parental supervision as part of their education. Palismen are carved from the wood of the ancient Palistrom tree.
