Sofie writes…

Hello again! I forgot one part of my previous message, haha. I was wondering if you had any significance in mind when it comes to the placements of the different clan tattoos, as in if certain parts of the body would mean something special to the clans or bear some kind of importance when it comes to where they wear their tattoos. Again, if it's better left obscure I am happy still! Haha. Thank you so much!

Michelle Replies…

….And to follow up on your additional question, Sofie, the placement on the body of the clan-tattoo tends to be affected both by the character of that clan, and also on where it lives.  For instance, the Seal Clan tends to be just a bit showy ( all those little bone beads in their long fair hair); and as they’re a Sea Clan, they tend to have bare arms and legs for a lot of the year.  So it’s not surprising that their tattoos are long wavy lines all over their arms (in the men) and on the legs for the women.  Contrast that with the Ice Clans, such as the White Foxes – whose tattoos are on their faces: because that’s the only part of their body that’s on show most of the time.  I hope that helps a bit – and again, thanks for asking such interesting questions!  With best wishes, Michelle