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Template:Info afflictions Marken, Soul Marked, God Marked or God Cursed, is an Alorian-based Affinity that has plagued rare individuals and even some families for centuries. Marken and the God Cursed have for centuries been hunted down and killed due to a lack of understanding about their condition, and fear over the violence and killing that usually goes in their wake. Marken are normally very mundane individuals who suffer a condition that causes them to violently change during certain specific conditions that may vary from person to person into enlarged, more beast-like versions of themselves. The reason why Marken are often also called God Marked or God Cursed is because this Affinity frequently occurs at the hands of a divine entity or some sort of God belonging to a religion. In recent centuries, Marken were victims of the Darkwald Order in the Regalian Empire, targeted for their similarities to Cahal, despite being an entirely distinct Affinity; some scholars have even indicated that Cahal may be an Exist-based imitation of the Marken. Understanding of the Marken has grown in recent times alongside a sense of sympathy, though wariness surrounding them has never diminished; the God Cursed pose a constant, considerable, and incurable risk to society that often incarcerates them for life. After all, when Gods come to punish mortals, they don't just do that for any a reason that is easily dismissed. Sometimes the monster is not in fact the transformation.

Playing a Marken in Regalia

Marken are simply put monsters, and so many characters will react with disgust and potentially violence when seeing them. Marken are by nature illegal in the Regalian Empire (though because the Guards are not playable by players, prosecution may be uneven). Law-abiding characters like vigilantes and Knights may choose to fight Marken wherever they see them. Lothar for example seek to capture and collar Marken into their service, while other groups may also try to capture and imprison Marken for their own reasons. Marken do have allies in the City, but these allies may not always be strong enough to fight against law enforcing parties, so hiding one's Markenism is often recommended.

Becoming a Marken

Marken are considered so dangerous, not only because the ones who cannot control themselves murder a lot of people, but also because being attacked by one caused infection to a high degree. The most obvious infection that can occur by a Marken, is to be bitten or scratched by one, and to survive an attack. Another method of being a Marken, is to be born to one, as Marken always pass their curse on to their children. Another method of being a Marken, is to be cursed into being one by a God, which is common for those who defile holy sites and Temples dedicated to specific gods. There are however also more benign infection methods, Marken may infect a willing person by choice, while some Gods may also grant Markenism as a blessing. Finally, Cannibalism always results in a Marken infection. Markenism takes a few days to fully take hold of the Host, after which they are permanently and incurably a Marken.

Infection Changes

Markenism can cause physical changes in the Host even outside of Transformation. Hosts can become more muscular, broader, larger, hairier (or scales?), more aggressive, their hair color can change, their eye color can change, they might become more sensitive to loud sounds or bright lights, or lack concentration. Markenism also causes further mental changes in the host, depending on how much in control of the curse they are. Each person who is infected with Markenism always starts out completely out of control, they are beset with rage and violence and will attack even loved ones. The longer an Infection exists however (and the more the Host becomes in-tune and accepting of their Curse, perhaps even liking it), they gain control over the Curse, and become able to Transform at will, and retain in control entirely. Markenism in general however always worsens bad personality traits, while suppressing good ones. There is a wide range of ways people deal with Markenism, some embrace it, some are ashamed of it and try to minimize the damage, while others become emotionally crippled at the loss of memories and hurt they cause.

Marken Types

There are six distinct types of Marken, each with their background stories and each with general cultural niches. All the art depicted on this page shows Marken at their default design, but players have more creative freedom to tweak aspect of it is (more further down). Choosing one type of Marken is also not permanent, each Type is strongly attached to a particular personality trait or quality of a person, if their personality shifts greatly, or they experience major events in their life, the Type of Marken may also shift along with it.

Howl Marken

The Howl Marken are the most traditional kind of Werewolf-like Marken, with wolf-like body qualities. The Howl Marken is strongly associated with the Old Gods religion, as well the Blood Covenant, making the Howl Marken a distinctly Ailor cultural aspect. Howl Marken are feared and reviled in Ailor cultures, as dangerous and murderous beasts of the night, but may in some of these religions also be seen as a blessing, and protector of holy sites. Howl Marken represent the personality traits of Pride and Vanity.

Drakken Marken

The Drakken Marken are a very rare sighting, hailing originally from the province of Anglia. Folklore has it that the Drakken Marken Curse was brought about as Ailorkind tried to ascend to become Dragons, driving them mad and into a bloodrage. Some Dragon Worship believers however consider them a kind of berserker warrior, those who fully give themselves to battle for the Dragons and their cause. Drakken Marken are often seen among Archon, who have found ways to master their formidable powers. Drakken Marken represent the personality traits of Dignity and Stoicism.

Strangle Marken

The Strangle Marken are a quintessentially Allorn Curse. A prophecy of doom places on the most deceitful of Princes of the Allorn Empire. It is said that the first Strangle Marken came about when the Estellon Gods cursed some the greediest tomb-robbers, turning them into venemous murderous snake-like beings. Over time however, some Elves have started to see the raw power that the Strangle Marken Curse gives as a blessing, establishing whole cults seeking to master becoming one. Strangle Marken represent the personality traits of Deceitfulness and Dishonesty.

Claw Marken

The Claw Marken are more common among the Suvial and Estelsoor worshipers as Werecats and Weretigers, as a curse from the Dragon Armina to punish obsession. Any Suvial will be able to recount the tale of Prince Bhagwaïla who obsessed over wealth and women so much that Armina cursed him, only for him to turn in the middle of his court, burn his riches, and slaughter his harem. Claw Marken are exceptionally ferocious among the Marken, rarely leaving survivors to their vicious attacks. Claw Marken represent the personality traits of Revenge and Obsession.

Brawl Marken

The Brawl Marken is often found among the Velheim, but also Breizh from Kintyr, cursed by the Goddess Elen for their stubbornness and irreverence of holy sites, to live as Werebears. There exist even rumors of whole Knight orders of Brawl Marken in Kintyr, hiding their affliction until the day that the world can experience the brawn and power they have mastered over the centuries in an ironic defiance by showcasing the same irreverence to gods as they were once cursed for. Brawl Marken represent the personality traits of Disobedience to Gods and Stubbornness.

Scale Marken

The Strangle Marken were once thought to be a failed experiment among the Allar, of biology changing alchemy gone horribly wrong, but were later discovered to be a cruel trick from the Dragon Nox on the recently arrived Sendrassians to remind them of the cruelty Dragons were capable of in contrast to the Yellow Water Dragons. Strangle Marken are the quintessential Werecrocodile, featuring other fish and mer-like qualities that make them dangerous water predators. Strangle Marken represent the personality traits of Hatred and Jealousy.

Marken Designs

As mentioned above, the art provides a "Default" Marken design. By default all Marken have a predominantly black-color scheme, with purple eye colors. However, there is a wide range of customization options:

Eye Colors: Eye Colors can be whatever the player wants them to be, from dark sclera to bright, and from unnatural iris colors to natural ones. These have a great degree of freedom, including but not limited to multi-color eye shades, solid black eyes, or even eyes that look like a starry night sky and glow in the dark. It is recommended not to mimic Afflictions.
Colorings: Fur or Scale Colors do not need to be Black. They can be based on natural hair-color, monochromatic white and black patterns, have stripes and spots and shapes, have inverted patterning, and even have other colors, though the colors should in general be somewhat muted and never become blaringly vibrant, nor can fur be flowing.
Aesthetics: Additional thematic Aesthetics may be added, for example: a Suvial Marken may have crater-like formations that emit lava glows and volcano fumes, a Dragon Worshiping Marken may have electric sparks in their fur, a Velheim Marken can have rune tablet bone plates, there is a great deal of freedom here so long as the animal is recognizable.

Transformations

Marken have a number of Transformations, which may alter the way a Marken Character is played, particularly in Combat Roleplay. Only one Transformation can be active at any time:

Quartermarken Form: Is when a person who is a Marken only applies some aspects of Markenism, but their head is still very distinctly humanoid and they are still recognizable as their normal self.
Halfmarken Form: is when a person who is a Marken has a Marken head and some qualities like claws and a tail, but still walks in an upright humanoid stance, more akin to an Asha. This is a Disguise.
Fullmarken Form: Is when a person who is a Marken fully transforms into a more bestial Marken Form, becoming more monster like and hunched over, and becoming considerably larger. This is a Disguise.

Fullmarken Mechanics

Fullmarken Form is the only Transformation that has functionally different mechanics. Quartermarken and Halfmarken Forms can still make use of weapons like normal, and so do not function differently.

No Weapons: Firstly, Fullmarken Forms cannot make use of weapons or armor at all. They must use Unarmed, though their claws act like steel weapons, and they gain +2 Strength and +2 Constitution that breaks cap up to 11.
No Armor: Secondly, Fullmarken Forms break out of armor and clothes when they Transform. They are always without armor, but their hides are as durable as if they were wearing armor.
No Abilities: Thirdly, Fullmarken Forms cannot use any Abilities. However, they gain the Abilities Instant Leap, and Debilitating Bite (Abilities found in the Packs) while Transformed, which they can use.
Fight Anywhere: Lastly, Fullmarken Forms are not constrained by any environment they have to fight in, whether that be Underwater or in frozen wastelands, they can use Attack Emotes or Abilities like normal always.

Trivia

Many people think a Brawl Marken turns a person into an actual bear. Don’t be like that. It’s just a humanoid body with bear-like hands and feet, and a bear-head. It remains Humanoid in every other way.
Arken have in the past also given Arken Pacts, gifts, and curses to people that they called Marken or Marked. These have never been the same as actual Marken or God Cursed, and more often than not was just Arken being uncreative and mimicking pre-existing Afflictions.
Opiates and alcohol work as a depressant to a degree. Because many Marken involuntarily transform due to emotional distress or anger, opiates and alcohol are able to numb those preconditions. As a result, many Marken end up addicted to either substance to try and cope.

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-Marken, Soul Marked, God Marked or God Cursed, is an Alorian-based Affinity that has plagued rare individuals and even some families for centuries. Marken and the God Cursed have for centuries been hunted down and killed due to a lack of understanding about their condition, and fear over the violence and killing that usually goes in their wake. Marken are normally very mundane individuals who suffer a condition that causes them to violently change during certain specific conditions that may vary from person to person into enlarged, more beast-like versions of themselves. The reason why Marken are often also called God Marked or God Cursed is because this Affinity frequently occurs at the hands of a divine entity or some sort of God belonging to a religion. In recent centuries, Marken were victims of the Darkwald Order in the Regalian Empire, targeted for their similarities to Cahal, despite being an entirely distinct Affinity; some scholars have even indicated that Cahal may be an Exist-based imitation of the Marken. Understanding of the Marken has grown in recent times alongside a sense of sympathy, though wariness surrounding them has never diminished; the God Cursed pose a constant, considerable, and incurable risk to society that often incarcerates them for life.
+Marken, Soul Marked, God Marked or God Cursed, is an Alorian-based Affinity that has plagued rare individuals and even some families for centuries. Marken and the God Cursed have for centuries been hunted down and killed due to a lack of understanding about their condition, and fear over the violence and killing that usually goes in their wake. Marken are normally very mundane individuals who suffer a condition that causes them to violently change during certain specific conditions that may vary from person to person into enlarged, more beast-like versions of themselves. The reason why Marken are often also called God Marked or God Cursed is because this Affinity frequently occurs at the hands of a divine entity or some sort of God belonging to a religion. In recent centuries, Marken were victims of the Darkwald Order in the Regalian Empire, targeted for their similarities to Cahal, despite being an entirely distinct Affinity; some scholars have even indicated that Cahal may be an Exist-based imitation of the Marken. Understanding of the Marken has grown in recent times alongside a sense of sympathy, though wariness surrounding them has never diminished; the God Cursed pose a constant, considerable, and incurable risk to society that often incarcerates them for life. After all, when Gods come to punish mortals, they don't just do that for any a reason that is easily dismissed. Sometimes the monster is not in fact the transformation.
 ==Playing a Marken in Regalia==
-It should first of all be understood that it is incredibly illegal to be a Marken in Regalia, because the law of the land understands them as a threat to society. Historically speaking, Marken are often unable to control themselves, and when involuntarily transformed, attack everyone blindly around them, often also infecting others who survive the attack. Regalia does not consider Marken to be evil per-se, but still struggles with their violent outbursts and unpredictability. With that out of the way, there are several ways Marken are commonly portrayed in the world of Aloria, they all depend on how the individual was infected, but more importantly, how they choose to live with it. It is possible for Marken to become legal in Regalia, but this is a very difficult and arduous process of legal self-exposure. It involves a trial for Occult Reprieve (ironic because Marken are not Occult) to be granted freedom to be a Marken legally, but because such a trial would involve exposing one’s identity, the risk of being denied and arrested is too great for many.
+Marken are simply put monsters, and so many characters will react with disgust and potentially violence when seeing them. Marken are by nature illegal in the Regalian Empire (though because the Guards are not playable by players, prosecution may be uneven). Law-abiding characters like vigilantes and Knights may choose to fight Marken wherever they see them. Lothar for example seek to capture and collar Marken into their service, while other groups may also try to capture and imprison Marken for their own reasons. Marken do have allies in the City, but these allies may not always be strong enough to fight against law enforcing parties, so hiding one's Markenism is often recommended.
-==Infection==
+==Becoming a Marken==
-Infection can occur in several ways. Infection from one Marken to another confers a Marken infection of that type, but players retain freedom to dictate what Marken type they become. It is important to note that Markenism is incurable. Finally, Markenism is mutually exclusive with Afflictions; this is to say that Marken cannot become Vampires or Cahal and, indeed, Marken infection is known to cure Vampirism and Cahalism. Geists are an exception, in that they cannot become Marken, and Marken cannot become Geists.
+Marken are considered so dangerous, not only because the ones who cannot control themselves murder a lot of people, but also because being attacked by one caused infection to a high degree. The most obvious infection that can occur by a Marken, is to be bitten or scratched by one, and to survive an attack. Another method of being a Marken, is to be born to one, as Marken always pass their curse on to their children. Another method of being a Marken, is to be cursed into being one by a God, which is common for those who defile holy sites and Temples dedicated to specific gods. There are however also more benign infection methods, Marken may infect a willing person by choice, while some Gods may also grant Markenism as a blessing. Finally, Cannibalism always results in a Marken infection. Markenism takes a few days to fully take hold of the Host, after which they are permanently and incurably a Marken.
-* '''Bite Infection:''' A Bite infection occurs either from a bite or a scratch from another Marken in beast form. This is not a guaranteed infection, but poses a serious risk.
-* '''Born Infection:''' Any Marken automatically sires Marken children. Markenism then manifests when the child becomes of age, and is more likely to control it.
+==Infection Changes==
-* '''Cursed Infection:''' The Old Gods in particular are prolific at God Cursing those who would desecrate their holy temples and burials, cursing them with Markenism.
+Markenism can cause physical changes in the Host even outside of Transformation. Hosts can become more muscular, broader, larger, hairier (or scales?), more aggressive, their hair color can change, their eye color can change, they might become more sensitive to loud sounds or bright lights, or lack concentration. Markenism also causes further mental changes in the host, depending on how much in control of the curse they are. Each person who is infected with Markenism always starts out completely out of control, they are beset with rage and violence and will attack even loved ones. The longer an Infection exists however (and the more the Host becomes in-tune and accepting of their Curse, perhaps even liking it), they gain control over the Curse, and become able to Transform at will, and retain in control entirely. Markenism in general however always worsens bad personality traits, while suppressing good ones. There is a wide range of ways people deal with Markenism, some embrace it, some are ashamed of it and try to minimize the damage, while others become emotionally crippled at the loss of memories and hurt they cause.
-* '''Blessed Infection''': Some Old Gods bless their faithful with Markenism to reward their devotion, becoming Wolf or Bear Warriors to honor Halfvel or Asbjorn.
-* '''Dragon Magic:''' Some Custom Kits with Dragon Magic have Markenism included as an optional transformation for the power benefits of Markenism.
-* '''Cannibalism:''' For unknown reasons, Cannibalism (willing or unwilling) infects an individual with Markenism.
-Markenism is defined by both physical and mental changes. Physical changes are also split into Infection Changes (applied to the body when Infected) and Marken Forms (what Marken look like while transformed). Many if not all of these bodily changes are optional and thematic, but not required; a character's design does not have to change on account of Markenism. Inversely, the changes applied by Markenism may be amplified if the player so wishes. Turning involuntarily into a Marken can occur through a variety of manners, including but not limited to: the sight or smell of blood, intense anger or grief, lunar phases, specific times of day, specific days of the week, being exposed to religious artifacts of their curse, overwhelming emotions, disgust of a specific person, loathing or self hate etc.
-===Infection Changes===
-Infection Changes are all optional, and can also be amplified if desired. It is acceptable to choose all, or some of them, or none of them.
-* Infection can cause an increase in muscle mass and broadness of the skeletal or muscular frame beyond even racial limitations.
-* Infection can cause an increase in facial and body hair, of any gender, or change hair bone-white or raven-black, or just darker.
-* Infection can cause a person to have a worsened temper, increased aggression and violent inclinations, or foul mood or loss of patience.
-* Infection can cause a person to become more sensitive to loud sounds or bright light, and experience lack of concentration or memory lapses.
 ==Marken Types==
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+==Marken Designs==
+As mentioned above, the art provides a "Default" Marken design. By default all Marken have a predominantly black-color scheme, with purple eye colors. However, there is a wide range of customization options:
+* '''Eye Colors:''' Eye Colors can be whatever the player wants them to be, from dark sclera to bright, and from unnatural iris colors to natural ones. These have a great degree of freedom, including but not limited to multi-color eye shades, solid black eyes, or even eyes that look like a starry night sky and glow in the dark. It is recommended not to mimic Afflictions.
+* '''Colorings:''' Fur or Scale Colors do not need to be Black. They can be based on natural hair-color, monochromatic white and black patterns, have stripes and spots and shapes, have inverted patterning, and even have other colors, though the colors should in general be somewhat muted and never become blaringly vibrant, nor can fur be flowing.
+* '''Aesthetics:''' Additional thematic Aesthetics may be added, for example: a Suvial Marken may have crater-like formations that emit lava glows and volcano fumes, a Dragon Worshiping Marken may have electric sparks in their fur, a Velheim Marken can have rune tablet bone plates, there is a great deal of freedom here so long as the animal is recognizable.
+==Transformations==
+Marken have a number of Transformations, which may alter the way a Marken Character is played, particularly in Combat Roleplay. Only one Transformation can be active at any time:
+* '''Quartermarken Form:''' Is when a person who is a Marken only applies some aspects of Markenism, but their head is still very distinctly humanoid and they are still recognizable as their normal self.
+* '''Halfmarken Form:''' is when a person who is a Marken has a Marken head and some qualities like claws and a tail, but still walks in an upright humanoid stance, more akin to an Asha. This is a Disguise.
+* '''Fullmarken Form:''' Is when a person who is a Marken fully transforms into a more bestial Marken Form, becoming more monster like and hunched over, and becoming considerably larger. This is a Disguise.
+==Fullmarken Mechanics==
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+Fullmarken Form is the only Transformation that has functionally different mechanics. Quartermarken and Halfmarken Forms can still make use of weapons like normal, and so do not function differently.
-==Mental Changes==
+* '''No Weapons:''' Firstly, Fullmarken Forms cannot make use of weapons or armor at all. They must use Unarmed, though their claws act like steel weapons, and they gain +2 Strength and +2 Constitution that breaks cap up to 11.
-Markenism doesn't in and of itself bring about mental changes quite like Vampirism does besides the more obvious loss of patience, irritability and decreased temper. It is however important to understand the mental state a person with Markenism can be in, because it greatly affects how much they suffer from Markenism (or derive benefit from it). The distinctions of mentality are divided into three overarching categories.
+* '''No Armor:''' Secondly, Fullmarken Forms break out of armor and clothes when they Transform. They are always without armor, but their hides are as durable as if they were wearing armor.
-* '''Suffering Markenism''', is when the person who is infected has no control over their condition, and is terrified of what they become and what they might do. This person cannot control when they transform, or what they do when they transform, and sees it wholly as something ruining their lives. They might seek to self-isolate to minimize the risk to others and the guilt, or desperately seek to cure themselves of the curse in whatever way possible. This is a common state of mind for those who were godcursed for violating a holy site, or those who were simply bitten. People who are Suffering Markenism can eventually transition into Tolerating Markenism, but only if they give up the search for a cure, or find some bigger meaning in it all that bites through the trauma of what they have done, or are capable of doing.
+* '''No Abilities:''' Thirdly, Fullmarken Forms cannot use any Abilities. However, they gain the Abilities [[Curses_Point_Buy#Predator_Pack|Instant Leap]], and [[Curses_Point_Buy#Infection_Pack|Debilitating Bite]] (Abilities found in the Packs) while Transformed, which they can use.
-* '''Tolerating Markenism''', is when the person who is infected has some control over their condition but still routinely loses control. This person is able to both have transformations that they initiated on command and can control, but also involuntary transformations where they have no control. Those Tolerating Markenism are less likely to seek a cure, because it is often also related to their religion, and seen as their burden to bear, or simply something they have to live with if they have given up on the possibility of finding a cure. Tolerating Markenism is something seen frequently in those who are slowly transitioning to Harmonizing Markenism, particularly common among the faithful and those born with Markenism because of a parent.
+* '''Fight Anywhere:''' Lastly, Fullmarken Forms are not constrained by any environment they have to fight in, whether that be Underwater or in frozen wastelands, they can use Attack Emotes or Abilities like normal always.
-* '''Harmonizing Markenism''', is when the person is fully in control of their condition and never lose control. This person is both able to initiate transformation on command, repress transformation, and control themselves completely while transformed. This is brought about by one of two things, either because they are devoutly religious and consider Markenism a gift from their god thus wholly giving into it, or because they are so vain and hungry for power that Markenism and its blessings becomes part of their identity, thus mastering it in the process by embracing it. Either way, they no longer seek a cure. It is important to note that they aren't 100% in control of transforming, they can still be provoked into transforming when they are stimulated to do so from the outside, but will be entirely in control when they do.
-==Mechanics==
-Mechanics describe the functions of what Marken can do, and how their Marken Forms function. In general, Markenism doesn't actually confer any advantage to the infected, it is not an Affliction like Vampirism that warrants any kind of power boost. Markenism should be chosen for the story potential and for the character aesthetics, not because it makes someone better in Combat Roleplay, because it does not.
-* '''Marken Form:''' Marken Form is when a person transforms into a Marken, either voluntarily or involuntarily. This is the term described when a person fully transforms to the fullest extent. When in Marken Form, a person is no longer able to speak in humanoid languages, only capable of howling or grunting (unless Halfvel Godborn), and cannot wield any weapon. Marken are still very capable of Unarmed Combat, possessing claws that count as and have the durability of steel weapons. This Transformation counts as a Disguise.
-* '''Halfmarken Form:''' Halfmarken Form is when a person transforms only part of their body (for example their head), or halfway transforms into a beast without the bodily proportions. This can best be described as "human body with animal head" or "animal body with animal head but human proportions", thus disregarding the more long-limbed monster proportions. No mechanical changes occur to the Marken in this Transformation besides appearance, though the Transformation does count as a Disguise.
-* '''Quartermarken Form:''' Quartermarken Form is when a person transforms only part of their body, but never into fully animalistic appearances. For example they might gain more aggressive body hair and claws, but never grow a tail, or change their head into that of a beast, they remain always distinguishable humanoid but with beastly features. No mechanical changes occur to the Marken in this Transformation besides appearance, and this Transformation does not count as a Disguise.
-* '''Marken Scent:''' Marken of the same type (for example Bear Marken on Bear Marken) are able to smell the Marken infection on another Marken while within 5 Blocks distance. It is not required to constantly Emote this at every encounter, there is a rough expectation of the burden on the person trying to identify another person as Marken to inform themselves if they are, and to also communicate OOC with the other person to ensure that discovery-RP is pleasant and satisfactory for both sides.
-* '''Marken Cursesworn:''' Marken, though some strange method of mind-control contrivance of the curse (that even applies to those who are immune to Control Powers or Mind Control), are never able to reveal the identity of other Marken either accidentally, or on purpose, or allude to them being Marken. Any attempt to do so is considered power-gaming, and bad for roleplay, as part of the success of Marken roleplay depends on only revealing the identity of Marken to specific people in controlled situations.
-==Deeplore==
-Deeplore sections on pages represent some hints towards potential areas where there is "more to discover" regarding the content of this page. This does not mean it is recommended to spam the Progression System with Progression Orders to very specifically hunt down these avenues, but more a reminder to keep an eye out when something hints in that direction, or something like this is used during an event, allowing your character to connect the dots.
-* There is an unusually large amount of Marken cults in Talahm Gall, a specific region of Gallovia where they still follow a pre-Old Gods religion of the Pagan Wolf Gods. This area is considered very dangerous, even for Imperial tax collectors, who avoid the coldest and deepest mountain valleys because of the known Marken population that does not look kindly on intruding outsiders.
-* It is speculated by some scholars that Cahalism originally started as a crude extrapolation of what Markenism was. The implication of this in comparison to specific Archon branches being made to combat the Occult that came about as an imitation of the Primal thing, is that Markenism is incredibly old, potentially dating as far back as the Seraph Era.
-* There exists old Gallovian Folklore of the Wanders, people who were able to form an intensely strong bond with their Marken significant other or relations, and were able to "see through the eyes of the beast" as it were. This folklore recounts many tales of Wanders transporting their mind into that of their beastly kin, using their wit to guide them in their rage.
-* The Pride Arken has an unusual interest, bordering on infatuation or obsession with the Marken. He has frequently been seen attempting to imitate or re-create the concept of a Marken through various iterations of Hellions or Pride Beasts, though there was always something off about them. The nature of his obsession is rumored to be related to the inherent prideful nature of Marken when they become Harmonious.
 ==Trivia==
-* Many people think a Bear Marken turns a person into an actual bear. Don’t be like that. It’s just a humanoid body with bear-like hands and feet, and a bear-head. It remains Humanoid in every other way.
+* Many people think a Brawl Marken turns a person into an actual bear. Don’t be like that. It’s just a humanoid body with bear-like hands and feet, and a bear-head. It remains Humanoid in every other way.
 * Arken have in the past also given Arken Pacts, gifts, and curses to people that they called Marken or Marked. These have never been the same as actual Marken or God Cursed, and more often than not was just Arken being uncreative and mimicking pre-existing Afflictions.
 * Opiates and alcohol work as a depressant to a degree. Because many Marken involuntarily transform due to emotional distress or anger, opiates and alcohol are able to numb those preconditions. As a result, many Marken end up addicted to either substance to try and cope.
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