Category
Subcategory
mystic
Through this rite, a Black Spiral Theurge may permanently mark a sacred tattoo on another dancer. This serves as more than mere decoration. The sigil forms a spiritual connect between the initiate and the Wyrmish spirit represented. The first tattoo is usually the Dancer's chosen head of the Hydra, displaying his personal totem; the second is often his pack's Bane-totem.
The Recipient must make an important choice during the casting: Will the tattoo be visible or hidden? Visible tattoos are worn with pride by dancers that have no desire to hide their true natures. Granted, they may be concealed under clothing, but the Black Spiral knows that if he is captured, his clothing may be torn from his body to reveal signs of his alliances.
Hidden tattoos are inscribed by the tracery of a profane fetish. Though not immediately visible, these marks are revealed during the Rite of Woad. Sacred tattoos may also be used to inscribe patterns used in Gifts, showing the dancers's mystical accomplishment. Alternatively, a series of glyps can show the achievements that granted the dancer Renown - every sacrified decoration brings back delightful memories.
System
The tattoo artist and the walking canvas each burn one Gnosis. The mystic then rolls Dex + Occult; frighteningly enough, the quality of the inscription depends on the number of successes. Since the marks are made on the initiate's very soul, a second roll is allowed if the first one scores less then three successes. The rite requires standard tattoo equipment, alcohol, and appropriate dyes.
Prerequisites
BSD
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