Tattoo

A tattoo is a cosmetic body alteration made by needling ink subdermally. It is very common for Rokugani to bear tattoos. Groups such as the Kolat use tattoos to identify membership.

The most famous tattoos come from the monastic orders of the Dragon Clan. The Hitomi, Hoshi and Togashi all tattoo their initiates. The Kokujin monks receive tattoos as well. The tattoos these monks receive grant the bearer special powers based on their design. For example, a centipede tattoo allows its bearer to run at very high speeds for a time, whereas tattoos of frost or fire give their bearers the ability to breath ice or flame respectively.

It is rare for one who is not a Dragon monk to receive a tattoo, and when this happens it is considered a great honor. In 1168 Togashi Satsu tattooed Toturi III before he set off on his journey to find Enlightenment.

Tattoos

 * Arrowroot Tattoo
 * Avalanche Tattoo
 * Crane Tattoo
 * Hare Tattoo
 * Hummingbird Tattoo
 * Hurricane Tattoo
 * Moth Tattoo
 * Mountain Tattoo
 * Naga Tattoo
 * Rising Sun Tattoo
 * Spider Tattoo
 * Snake Tattoo
 * Void Tattoo
 * Wasp Tattoo
 * Wave Tattoo