The story centers around Guts, a mercenary with a very large sword and a dark past, Casca , his ill-fated lover and Griffith, Guts's former best friend, who betrayed him in order to become a powerful god-like demon.
Gestures include touch mechanics (what your fingers do on the screen) and touch activities (results of specific gestures). A touch mechanic may cause different outcomes, depending on the context in which it is used. For example, a long press may select an element like a list item.
The gesture you're referring to is the Abhaya Mudra. This is a symbolic gesture depicted in Hinduism, Buddhism and other Dharmic religions. The gesture is one of dispelling fear and granting reassurance. The idol is the focal point of concentration during meditation or prayer.