Post by ϞSymreeϞ on Feb 24, 2010 21:24:13 GMT -5
Aaiswika~ Blessed mark, given to ones believed to have returned from the dead, or to who have been touched by something divine. It Is in the shape of an arrow with a swirl at the tail. It can point either up or down. It is always found on the face.
Aydol~ Literally translated, it means "no hope". The mark starts at the ear-tips and curves down and around the ears, crossing in an X across the face, ending in a swirl on each cheek.
Cheshire~ "Devil's Kiss" These tattoos are reserved for stallions that either mate with an unwilling mare or with a mare that they have not yet claimed. It is derived from a legend where a stallion mated with an unwilling mare during a spell where he was under the Devil's control. In the legend, the stallion was kissed by the Devil at the point of his left hip. That is where the tattoo originates. It starts as an upside down lick of flame, and burns down and around the curve of the stallion's belly,traveling in a line and twisting between the forelegs, and up the chest, following the front of the windpipe, under the cheekbones, chin, and finally curves up on the muzzle, ending the intricate, and mostly invisible line of fire. It receives mixed interpretations, but mostly the stallion bearing this mark is viewed as unlucky. Sometimes however, it is viewed as a mark of uncontrollable lust, and most mares steer clear.
Gandivanthe~ "Impure" or "Poisoned" These markings are reserved for unclaimed mares that bear foals from otherwise respectable stallions. Mares bearing this mark are viewed as seductresses, enchantresses, creatures closely allied with the devil. It is a series of rings starting at the base of the withers and growing out towards the rump. Each ring is slightly larger than the first, and the largest rests on the top of the rump. Each ring is just the outline of a circle, not filled in.
Halniva~ "Lightning tattoos" These are honored markings that are given to only the fleetest of foot. As a rule, only one living member in the herd can have this tattoo at a time. The marks raise upside down from the legs in intricate patterns eerily resembling lightning striking upward.
Jinevchi~ "Mark of the Rescuer" or "Hero Mark". These Tattoos, as the name suggests, are to signify a heroic deed in which the unicorn or pegasus has risked their life to save- or try to save- a friend in need. This tattoo looks like the slash of claw marks across flesh, and is placed on the left side of the chest.
Lanthros~ "Of noble birth". If you read the first (and only) story in the lore, you will recognize the name of this tattoo. It was believed that Lanthros was the original king of the Ginvolnti Tribe, their namesake comes from the mare that Lanthros Fell in love with, his queen, Ginvolntia. It is believed that every leader shares the blood of Lanthros and Ginvolntia, and on the king's coronation day, he receives this tattoo. It is perhaps the largest, and some believe, the most intricate and beautiful of all tattoos. The silhouette of a raven flies on the left shoulder, one wing traveling down the foreleg and the other draping across the withers. Behind the raven's fanned tail, spreading over the king's barrel and rump, is a map of the night sky. All of the stars are laid out correctly in their constellations as seen in the southern sky, the ashes of Givolntia.
Meckia~ "Ring of fire" This mark is for any foal born from an unclaimed mare and a stallion with a cheshire tattoo. It is a ring on the forearm of the left front leg, formed from a braided string of fire. It is a dead giveaway to the foal's identity, and he or she is instantly recognized, and often feared because of it. This of course, goes back to the legend behind the Cheshire Tattoo. It is believed that a foal bearing the ring of fire shares the blood of the devil, and is capable of powerful dark magic.
Opendath~ "Sacred blood" This tattoo is reserved for blood relatives of the royal family. The tattoo takes the shape of a single raven feather that runs, quill part up, down the face. It is made to look as natural as possible, so on a dark horse with no face markings, it will be made to look like a natural star, where as on a horse with a bald face, or blaze or something, it will be the color of their base coat.
All members of the tribe tie a single raven feather in their mane to symbolize their loyalty to the tribe.
Raetos~ "Of a Flower" also called 'Sun Star,' this tattoo is given to maiden mares upon being claimed by a stallion. It is a respected mark, and those mares who have it are ranked higher in the tribe, even if they are claimed by a low or ill-bearing stallion. The tattoo is of a native flower, called a Sun Star, and it is placed on the left hip. It often contrasts and compliments the natural coat color. The flower's petals form a cup, but then separate and curve outward in long and delicate tendrils. When tattooed, the tendrils often spiral to form the name of the mare's mate.
Any mare who had a foal prior to being claimed is exempt from receiving this mark, but there is a modified version where the petals just barely branch out before ending. This is called "The Rose's Lover," or "Trienvish." A mare recieves this if she is in foal prior to being clamied.
Trienvish~ "The Rose's Lover" - see Raetos
Unkicia~ "The One Fire" Reserved for those blessed, or cursed, with the gift of powerful magic. It refers to an old legend of how magic would save their tribe in the days of the dark sun. Mostly the tale is thought to be a myth, and it is common for the younger generation to shun it. However, the elders of the tribe are steeped in lore, and they see the coming of the One Fire as not only a very real possiblity, but one that is not in the too distant future.
This tattoo consists of a swirling pattern reminiscent of fire, but it is lightly colored so that the equine's original coat color shows through. In fact, it is so light that it can not be seen at all except for in daylight. It also has a rare pigment that is difficult to make, but it gives the tattoo a simmering, glinting quality when struck with direct sunlight. The Unkicia begins at the bridge of the unicorn's nose, with branches extending down either side of the face and towards the nostrils. It continues up across the forehead, over the poll, and splits down the neck arching to meet again at the chest. From the withers it branches and swirls down and across both sides of the barrel then up the hip to end at the tail. All along it's length it has short branches that whip and twirl like fire.
This tattoo hasn't been given in over a hundred years.
Aydol~ Literally translated, it means "no hope". The mark starts at the ear-tips and curves down and around the ears, crossing in an X across the face, ending in a swirl on each cheek.
Cheshire~ "Devil's Kiss" These tattoos are reserved for stallions that either mate with an unwilling mare or with a mare that they have not yet claimed. It is derived from a legend where a stallion mated with an unwilling mare during a spell where he was under the Devil's control. In the legend, the stallion was kissed by the Devil at the point of his left hip. That is where the tattoo originates. It starts as an upside down lick of flame, and burns down and around the curve of the stallion's belly,traveling in a line and twisting between the forelegs, and up the chest, following the front of the windpipe, under the cheekbones, chin, and finally curves up on the muzzle, ending the intricate, and mostly invisible line of fire. It receives mixed interpretations, but mostly the stallion bearing this mark is viewed as unlucky. Sometimes however, it is viewed as a mark of uncontrollable lust, and most mares steer clear.
Gandivanthe~ "Impure" or "Poisoned" These markings are reserved for unclaimed mares that bear foals from otherwise respectable stallions. Mares bearing this mark are viewed as seductresses, enchantresses, creatures closely allied with the devil. It is a series of rings starting at the base of the withers and growing out towards the rump. Each ring is slightly larger than the first, and the largest rests on the top of the rump. Each ring is just the outline of a circle, not filled in.
Halniva~ "Lightning tattoos" These are honored markings that are given to only the fleetest of foot. As a rule, only one living member in the herd can have this tattoo at a time. The marks raise upside down from the legs in intricate patterns eerily resembling lightning striking upward.
Jinevchi~ "Mark of the Rescuer" or "Hero Mark". These Tattoos, as the name suggests, are to signify a heroic deed in which the unicorn or pegasus has risked their life to save- or try to save- a friend in need. This tattoo looks like the slash of claw marks across flesh, and is placed on the left side of the chest.
Lanthros~ "Of noble birth". If you read the first (and only) story in the lore, you will recognize the name of this tattoo. It was believed that Lanthros was the original king of the Ginvolnti Tribe, their namesake comes from the mare that Lanthros Fell in love with, his queen, Ginvolntia. It is believed that every leader shares the blood of Lanthros and Ginvolntia, and on the king's coronation day, he receives this tattoo. It is perhaps the largest, and some believe, the most intricate and beautiful of all tattoos. The silhouette of a raven flies on the left shoulder, one wing traveling down the foreleg and the other draping across the withers. Behind the raven's fanned tail, spreading over the king's barrel and rump, is a map of the night sky. All of the stars are laid out correctly in their constellations as seen in the southern sky, the ashes of Givolntia.
Meckia~ "Ring of fire" This mark is for any foal born from an unclaimed mare and a stallion with a cheshire tattoo. It is a ring on the forearm of the left front leg, formed from a braided string of fire. It is a dead giveaway to the foal's identity, and he or she is instantly recognized, and often feared because of it. This of course, goes back to the legend behind the Cheshire Tattoo. It is believed that a foal bearing the ring of fire shares the blood of the devil, and is capable of powerful dark magic.
Opendath~ "Sacred blood" This tattoo is reserved for blood relatives of the royal family. The tattoo takes the shape of a single raven feather that runs, quill part up, down the face. It is made to look as natural as possible, so on a dark horse with no face markings, it will be made to look like a natural star, where as on a horse with a bald face, or blaze or something, it will be the color of their base coat.
All members of the tribe tie a single raven feather in their mane to symbolize their loyalty to the tribe.
Raetos~ "Of a Flower" also called 'Sun Star,' this tattoo is given to maiden mares upon being claimed by a stallion. It is a respected mark, and those mares who have it are ranked higher in the tribe, even if they are claimed by a low or ill-bearing stallion. The tattoo is of a native flower, called a Sun Star, and it is placed on the left hip. It often contrasts and compliments the natural coat color. The flower's petals form a cup, but then separate and curve outward in long and delicate tendrils. When tattooed, the tendrils often spiral to form the name of the mare's mate.
Any mare who had a foal prior to being claimed is exempt from receiving this mark, but there is a modified version where the petals just barely branch out before ending. This is called "The Rose's Lover," or "Trienvish." A mare recieves this if she is in foal prior to being clamied.
Trienvish~ "The Rose's Lover" - see Raetos
Unkicia~ "The One Fire" Reserved for those blessed, or cursed, with the gift of powerful magic. It refers to an old legend of how magic would save their tribe in the days of the dark sun. Mostly the tale is thought to be a myth, and it is common for the younger generation to shun it. However, the elders of the tribe are steeped in lore, and they see the coming of the One Fire as not only a very real possiblity, but one that is not in the too distant future.
This tattoo consists of a swirling pattern reminiscent of fire, but it is lightly colored so that the equine's original coat color shows through. In fact, it is so light that it can not be seen at all except for in daylight. It also has a rare pigment that is difficult to make, but it gives the tattoo a simmering, glinting quality when struck with direct sunlight. The Unkicia begins at the bridge of the unicorn's nose, with branches extending down either side of the face and towards the nostrils. It continues up across the forehead, over the poll, and splits down the neck arching to meet again at the chest. From the withers it branches and swirls down and across both sides of the barrel then up the hip to end at the tail. All along it's length it has short branches that whip and twirl like fire.
This tattoo hasn't been given in over a hundred years.
) And I thought that maybe the Fire Tribe could be like that breed (read about history behind shimmer- 1st paragraph in Breed Characteristics) I thought it would be neat w/ the desert blending.
