Null Mark

The Null Mark: A Universal Warning

Physical Characteristics

• The mark is a shapeless area of absolute black, absorbing all light-a void on the skin. It appears matte, and contains no reflections.
• Always appears on the face (over the mouth, eyes, or brow) and is impossible to conceal. Still perceivable even if covered.
• The skin around the mark feels cold to the touch and may cause unease or nausea in those nearby.

Otherworldly Effects

• The mark emits a faint, persistent sense of dread or unease.
• Magic subtly “avoids” the marked, causing minor spells to fizzle nearby and magical creatures to recoil.
• No magic, surgery, or technology can remove, conceal, or heal the mark.

Cultural Impact

• The mark is universally known as a sign of ultimate magical transgression and is deeply feared across cultures.
• The marked may be subject to mandatory registration, surveillance, or even confinement.

Urban Legend

• Stories circulate that the mark can “infect” others, or that marked individuals bring misfortune wherever they go.