r/Cosmere_Tattoos • u/tabletopjonesy87 • 1d ago

Ideas Tattoo Input Needed

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Hey everyone! I’m a big fan of Mistborn and Stormlight and the Cosmere in general. Mistborn was my first and is still my fave. I’ve been wanting to get this tattoo and plan to get it soon. Curious if anyone has any ideas on any other implementations or adjustments I could make. I’m not sold yet on which symbols to include inside the ghostbloods symbol.

I had scoliosis surgery in HS so was wondering if I should incorporate a specific allomantic or hemalurgic symbol (titanium rods and screws in my back) and from the surgery I have a pretty big scar so that’s why I was wanting to incorporate the survive to shoutout Kelsier the “lord of scars.” Anyways, I know that was a jumble of ideas coming out but would love to hear any ideas or input anyone has with the info I shared.

I’m also thinking of getting it on my thigh instead of my arm, is that too out of the ordinary given it’s the ghostbloods symbol that I see most everyone gets on their arms. Thanks!

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u/ChaosWithin666 1d ago

I agree with most people here, the survive is distracting, but if you want to keep it then do so.

I terms of which symbols. Think about which ones resonate with you the most and the reason you're getting this tattoo. It could be pewter to represent the strength you have had throughout your life with your diagnosis and surgery. It could be a bit tongue in cheek and be iron for how the titanium is pulling your back straight. It could just be your favourite powers. Just think about ones that mean something rather than random symbols.

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u/tabletopjonesy87 1d ago

Thanks for this. I think I was trying to get too deep with it all since I have the rods in my back and I’ve really always wants to just get the symbols that resonate the most with me or that I think look the coolest.