When Tuluki's get their ink.

[Tlaloc]

I always imagined that Tuluki citizens, being a part of a very ritualistic culture steeped with lots of ancient tribal roots, probably would have some sort of ceremony of some kind when they recieve their tattoos (or rather, give them to their children). I kind of thought of it sort of like a coming-of-age ceremony type thing - kind of like a first communion, or a bar mitzva.

It being Zalanthas, however, I imagine it has nothing to do with the character's age, but more about a characters ability to contribute to Tuluki society (and probably more importantly: become a useful tool for the family to survive). If the character is old enough / aware enough to understand Tuluki laws, and can bring in some coin by sewing tregil-hide tennis shoes in the Kadian sweat shops, then they can be viewed as full Tuluki citizens and can be given their tattoos. Something very similar to the Age of Reason in the Catholic church.

Unlike the catholic church, children (and the mentaly disabled) without tattoos aren't considered "innocent" but rather "non-citizens", which is basically the opposite. Life is probably rough for non-tattooed children who are unescorted or caught breaking the law, and I always imagined child maiming-and-mortality rates to be pretty high.

While the details of a ceremony may vary, I always imagined that a Templar (likely a Lirathan, though in recent times perhaps a Templar who is aligned with the Striasiri or Qynar the character's family is associated with) would be approached with gifts, etc., and the child is presented in some fashion, and the tattoos administered. I also always imagined that if a family is traditionally loyal to a House, then representatives of that House might be present as well (and also be given gifts). Tattoos associated with that House may be given at that time - though for playability reasons, it's probably better if PCs try and get those through in-game play.

Something like that, anyway. That was how I always pictured it in my head. Others might have different opinions.

[Ourla]

So badass.  I move that the above be entered into the docs on Tuluki caste tattoos.

[FantasyWriter]

So badass.  I move that the above be entered into the docs on Tuluki caste tattoos.

I second the motion.

[musashi]

So badass.  I move that the above be entered into the docs on Tuluki caste tattoos.

I second the motion.

Third!

[Is Friday]

At least Tlaloc didn't compare Tuluk to a society in Firefly.

[Tlaloc]

At least Tlaloc didn't compare Tuluk to a society in Firefly.

If the mudders are together on a thing, there's too many of us to put down. So in the end, he just called it a bonus.

[Shiroi Tsuki]

Cunning.

[musashi]

Thaloc? Did you submit your blurb on the Tuluki ink thing to the website to be added? If not, I'm gonna ...

[Tlaloc]

No, I sure didn't. You can feel free to, though.

[musashi]

Done!

[Zira]

Edited to add:  I'm pretty sure PC templars are able to add them later on under certain cirumstances.

They are. I've been involved in such. As for the knowledge of it, how else would the children get them?

[Ourla]

Edited to add:  I'm pretty sure PC templars are able to add them later on under certain cirumstances.

They are. I've been involved in such. As for the knowledge of it, how else would the children get them?

I meant that adults who didn't have caste markings could have them added later in their lives.  You don't have to be a child to get a Tuluki citizenship tattoo.

[Zira]

Edited to shut myself up.