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T A T T O O S & M A G I C

Hyperion's abilities boil down to his blood. Having practiced magic on his own body for a long time, he is experienced in various spells and crafts, most - if not all - related to to the manipulation of one's body. Through the years he has changed and cast spells on his blood to make it a drug: now the mere consumption of a single drop gives its user a prolonged period of ecstasy that very few can turn away from. Because Hyperion has to inflict self-harm to draw out blood, he has also mastered the ability to heal small wounds, both manually and magically, with relative ease. Superficial wounds are easily taken care of, but healing graver or potentially fatal damage may not be entirely successful. The various tattoos on his body are also representative or shortcuts to certain wards and spells that require a low level of energy and skill, save for the mark of Kaena's possession over his name, which is represented by the tree on his back.

A symbol of freedom in space and time. It can free other people from smaller curses.

(BACK) A dead tree, filled in black. KAENA mark. A skilled witch with ruthless thrirst for power, Kaena enslaved Hyperion and marked him as her property by claiming owernship of his name and brandishing a dead tree - her symbol - on his entire back. The tattoo is supposedly irremovable and, ironically enough, now that Kaena has liberated Hyperion, it gives him protection. Only she can use his name to have her way with his soul.

(BOTH LEGS, BACK) A series of complex geometrical figures, some of which with paradoxical/optical illusions. Symbols of transformation and reality, Hyperion needs to give up a great part of his concentration and energy to use them for his magic. They are capable of changing small things in reality, and / or people's perception of it. Hyperion usually uses these tattoos to distract or confuse any enemies and take the chance to run away. They alter balance, concentration and slown down the target's perception of reality in milder spells; they change shape, size and density of matter when used to their full power. (This is very rare and usually requires the use of aged privileged blood, which Hyperion has).

(LEFT SHOULDER AND UPPER ARM) Very thin lines drawn from his shoulders to his wrists, with a big dark circle in random places at a time. A locator spell, Hyperion can use it to solve mazes and find the right path in geographic terms. It is especially useful to him, a wanderer who hops from city to city on his lonesome.

(RIGHT LEG, FRONT) An eye within a triangle. An inverted skull. Moth wings, a flower's petals. Life and death, future and past, nature and magic. Can make Hyperion clairvoyant and attuned to the supernatural, though it requires the use of aged privileged blood. Without the need for the blood, Hyperion uses this tattoo to heal smaller and medium wounds.

(LEFT LEG, FRONT) A skeleton standing, looking up to the sky, a horizon of mountains behind him. Signifies change of the soul. His brother Helius had the very same tattoo, and Hyperion got it when he was initiated into the dark arts.

(CHEST, CENTER) A candle on the tip of a finger. A tattoo that offers him protection against spells that affect the mind, it provides clarity and helps him make the most sensible decisions.

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