significance of paper

Paper is the material to which Folders are magically bonded, and use in the practice of their magic. Paper of various weights, grains, thickness, and styles is kept in great mounts by Thane. Thane uses the paper to fashion everything from vitality chains to snowflakes to birds to Fennel and Jonto. The paper here becomes symbolic not only of magic, but of passion and creation. When Ceony sets out to save Thane, she fashions a paper heart for him and uses all of her magical training with Thane to battle Lira and return Thane’s heart.