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𝐋𝐄𝐅𝐓 𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄 — ↪ strength: upper arm – a short but intense burst of increased physical strength; incredibly short-lived, must be reapplied after each use. ↪ iratze/healing: upper arm – used to heal grievous, possibly fatal wounds, enabling healing without causing harm or distress. the iratze is the most basic and pain-killing rune, closing cuts and wounds. it alleviates pain and temporarily raises the wearer's temperature, helping burn out infection much like a fever. ↪ protected: arm – shields against mundane attacks. it cannot hide marks. ↪ agility: arm – equips the nephilim with acuity not just of body, but also of mind. this mark is received early on in training in order to process information quickly and to react. ↪ courage in combat: upper back – provides those who wear it with bravery above and beyond that of a typical demon killer. ↪ talent: upper torso – gifts the shadowhunter with a randomized power, the most common being speed and iratze. ↪ equilibrium: lower torso – gives the wearer perfect balance. especially useful in hand-to-hand combat as it makes them particularly more difficult to knock off of their feet. this is a permanent rune typically marked on the limbs. 𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄 —  ↪ stealth: shoulder – enables the nephilim to proceed in near silence; also grants the ability to heed radar signals and heat-waves to track enemies.  ↪ soundless: upper arm – short-lived; allows the wearer to move around soundlessly as to avoid detection. ↪ shape-shifting: arm – allows the one marked to take another's form. it seems that when the wearer, if applied to themselves, is weakened, th rune may fail and the wearer's true form may be revealed. ↪ accuracy: arm – grants a definitive aim at a target. ↪ speed: upper back – fades slowly over time; enables the wearer to move at a great speed when required, in any environment or condition. ↪ deflect: along neck – aids in fending off incoming attacks. it's often most useful when applied on defensive structures. ↪ fortitude: upper torso – provides unshakable resolve, will, and inner-strength; strength of mind to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage. ↪ angelic power: center of torso/sternum – also known as enkeli, one of the most powerful marks given to nephilim by the angel raziel and the first received upon initiation, signifying their angelic bonds. often used to imbue weapons with angelic properties, nullifying a demon's healing ability, and clear them of any demonic trace, preventing wounds inflicted with the weapon from healing.