Many cultures believe in the sanctity of self, the body, and representation thereof as a part of their dogma, history, or core self. Across many of these cultures, tattoos are used to describe landmarks in life, belonging to specific creeds, clans, or families, and bearing the rights or certain responsibilities within them. These markings can range from simple geometric patterns as often worn by Mirialans to commemorate achievements, ideals, and strengths, to the more esoteric and individualistic. Among tribal species like the Omwati where the clans and beliefs are diverse some like the Han'duwil mark their lips as a rite of passage, to show they bear an adult voice, and some wear marks of guiding tales or symbols of their clans. The Yenzat Omwat also mark their lips or chins as a mark of adulthood and use their markings to tell a tale of their life.
The first years of the festival gave rise to the recording of these tattoos and the stories behind them, with many proudly showcasing their markings for all to see and to teach others of their traditions.
Pick one of your characters with tales to tell, whether tattooed or not. If they already bear markings of significance, showcase them and in the submissions box give a brief explanation of their story, whether a link to a section of their character wiki, a link to an important fiction, or a brief note, we're not asking for a fiction here. If your character is a blank slate, design a meaningful tattoo you'd give them, whether from the standards their species uses, or personal, and briefly explain the process behind it as above.
Note: All entries must be original artwork and if any resources are used that are not original they must be cited in the submission box.
Credits: Artists and Characters referenced in this post are Vez by Beya Arca as well as Sofilla x Cole and Flyndt by Kaela Croft
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1st place
Proconsul Diyrian "Diy" Grivna
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2nd place
Adept Xantros
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3rd place
Nora Olen
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