A right-click on this item does start a song (midi file) that is related to the hometown (Origin ?) of the character. The music does get played in the sound channel. A second right-click on the item does stop the music.
For a character born in Surefall Glade it does play the tune "Perilous Journey" that does get triggered at the bridge house and spires of North Karana and many other original locations.