Mark of the Stars

In the Aeon of the Champion story series, a Mark of the Stars is a biological phenomenon that manifests in select characters that have been identifed by the Zodiacs as having unique world-changing potential, specifically as far as magic is concerned. These individuals score unusually highly on the Magic Aptitude Test, with large numbers of admissions to MA, and can often master various types of magic.

The markings themselves appear as permanent tatoos of intricate and inscrutable design, usually found on the arms or legs of an individual. The mark runs the length of the appendage, or in other cases, the majority of it, and may appear in a number of exotic colours. It is indelible, as the Qilan found in the case of Lo'Shin while he was serving them on the island of Maztica.

Trivia

 * The Qilan believed that the mark was a sign of divine power, hence why they believed Lo'Shin was their god. Thus, he went from slave to village leader overnight.
 * In fact, Lo'Shin's star mark has been misinterpreted by almost everyone who first encountered it, including his fellow Smurfs, with the exception of the Hanzu Sun Emperor, Onochi.