"Ink," the origin and meaning of his tattoos...

[Jannit]

Hi Everyone.

I've been a bit derailed with my attempts to get the wiki updated for the symbols but finally managed to get something together that I wanted to share and get your thoughts on. There are quite a lot of ideas floating around on the different symbols and their meanings but I think we have a number of them nailed down. I've created something of a compilation of the different symbols (or attempts at them) and the headshot of Ink. Some of the symbols in the picture are from other sources that have already been mentioned and others are attempts to recreate what I see.

My intention with this is to try and pick up all of the symbols that are visable and then expand upon them in the wiki. I haven't been able to make out the ones on Ink's right cheek and jaw and would love some input so I can update the compilation picture. At this point, I'm just ignoring the meanings and will try and transfer everything people have brought up here and in other threads to the Wiki in the near-ish future. I'll be doing the same thing for the hand photo either today or tomorrow.

Thanks in advance!

Here is a link to the photo.

[FunkyDung]

I think I see two rods of Asclepius - one on the chin, blended with another symbol, and one touching the right corner of his mouth (the viewer's left in the image).

[Jannit]

I think I see two rods of Asclepius - one on the chin, blended with another symbol, and one touching the right corner of his mouth (the viewer's left in the image).

Ah, okay! I see what you mean now about the one touching the right corner of his mouth. I'm not so sure about the one on the chin. Do you mean the one in the middle of his chin that has the grey boarder in the picture? Sorry, just trying to make sure I follow.

[FunkyDung]

I see it as faintly present with (under?) the symbol connecting his bottom lip to his chin. It's so faint that it looks like an old tattoo that was covered by the one you already identified. You have to blow up the image to see it, but it's there.

[Jannit]

I see it as faintly present with (under?) the symbol connecting his bottom lip to his chin. It's so faint that it looks like an old tattoo that was covered by the one you already identified. You have to blow up the image to see it, but it's there.

Gotcha. I think I see what you're talking about. I'll try zooming in enough to make a reasonable re-creation. Thanks!

Here's an updated attempt.

[Eviebae]

This might help slightly...

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I think I found the source for this and it's on a page full of magical symbols of protection.

[Jannit]

Nice find, Eviebae!

[Muertog]

So, went to the live show last night. Great production, girlfriend and I thoroughly enjoyed it! (No Spoilers!)

Was doing random web browsing today, saw a picture that amused me in how similar it was to the "do not touch" marking:
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