Stigmata/Story

Stigma (plural Stigmata), colloquially known as a Witch Mark, or Cursed Mark, is a design that forms on the skin as a visual indicator that this human has mutated to allow for Honkai adaptability.

The first stigmata were created by Dr. MEI and Dr. Mobius during the Previous Era. In the Seed of Humanity project, the genome for stigmata was implanted in many women that were headed for the cryosleep, so their Current Era descendants would have the potential to develop natural stigmata to help them resist the Honkai threat.

Types of Stigmata

There're currently 3 known types of Stigmata: Artificial Stigmata, Natural Stigmata, and True Stigmata.

Artificial Stigmata

Developed by Schicksal to mimick natural stigmata, these imperfect stigmata are made through DNA sampling and artificial DNA of a compatible bloodline infused with Honkai energy. This method does allow for a higher Honkai energy adaptability, however it shortens the life of the candidate significantly and also has a higher risk of cascade as time continues. It is only used on Valkyries that are not Stigma awakened and thus do not have their own natural stigmata.

Natural Stigmata

These stigmata are naturally found on individuals with high Honkai adaptability. They are often passed through bloodlines, such as the Kaslana or Schariac families.

True Stigmata

These stigmata are the ones blessed upon chosen humans who have the potential to become a Herrscher. They originate from the Honkai God. A True Stigma acts like a visual marker but can cause pain and emotional instability at high concentrations of Honkai energy.

Stigmata Traits

Stigmata have a higher rate of developing on women than men. This is in concurrence with Honkai radiation adaptability.

With a stigma, it indicates this human has a much higher Honkai adaptability than normal humans. This makes them capable of incredible feats. However, if the human undergoes prolonged exposure and not enough recovery, the adaptability turns against the host and causes a cascade.

A stigma can also lose control as a result from an eruption or aftershock. At the loss of control, the host acts in primal rage akin to Honkai Beasts. The current successful method of containment requires rapid decrease in thermal energy, "freezing" the particles to stop the imminent cascade.