There is some discrepancy over the color of the talismans. Hajime Kanzaka writes in the final novel that they are white, blue, red, and black, one for each lord and plane; it was a serious plot aspect [see below]. However, Rui Araizumi had been drawing them as all red for many novels, and there was no correction on this matter. Similarly, the talismans are drawn as red in the series. The talismans can act as tracking devices for Xelloss since he is familiar with their specific magical energy pattern and can scry for them. See also Boost, the talismans' activation spell.