Marking
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The practice of Marking Volitionists originated with the reopening of Volitional activity in YA 96 after the Necromaniac Tragedy. When an individual seeking instruction in Volition comes to Advarsel for the first time, they must register at the Institute of Justice. There, faculty will place certain Marks on the student’s right eye and right arm.
The mark overlaying the eye imitates the Blight Scar of a Voracious Sprite, and represents the perceived degradation of the world by Volitionists-a sentiment held by most of the general populace, and nurtured by the Institute of Justice. It is also symbolic of the idea that Volitionists are tainted by their practices.
The shoulder of the individual's right arm hosts the emblem of their primary Discipline, and below that a signifier of the individual's Grade-or Echelon, representing their level of mastery. A newly registered Volitionist most often lacks this final Marking. As they progress in their studies and increase in mastery, they must report to the Institute of Justice and receive updated Markings.
Most Volitionists hide their Markings when in public to avoid aggression from townspeople. Others wear theirs openly, almost like a badge of sorts. While even non-performing Willwright faculty receive Markings, many common folk react to any Marked individual with either fear or distaste.
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