The Candle of the Void were crafted by initiate Isawa Shugenja to assist meditation to the ishiken, who preferred to meditate upon the form of a single, flickering, perfect flame. The process of creation infused the candle with the power of the Void, giving the candle a supernatural aura of peace and focus. These magical candles were made of black wax, extremely thick and usually about one foot long. The molten wax formed an inexpressible pattern at its base, which were believed to represent the ineffable nature of the Void.