Waystone



A waystone (Meric: gaustain, plural gaustainaz) is a raised rough stone or carved stele bearing a runic inscription, commonly in the runic form of the Meric language. The term waystone originally referred only to erected to mark travel routes, but has come to encompass all Meric language runestones. The tradition of raising waystones is closely tied to the Panecorist religion, and has been practiced since the 3rd century CE into the present. Waystones are most commonly found in the Curnathica region of Mero-Curgovina, but may be found across the country and in locations visited by Curgovs before the end of the 16th century CE. Modern waystones continue to be erected by Panecorists in rituals and by the Merand government as commemorative monuments. The preservation of historic waystones is funded by the parliament of Mero-Curgovina.