A cross-section of weathered wood displaying prominent growth rings that tell the story of seasons survived. The tag is slightly warped from winter freeze-thaw cycles, with deep carving that penetrates to the wood's core. The dark umber coloring speaks to harsh PNW winters endured, while the roughness suggests a permanent fixture that has merged with the land itself.

Settlement Mark serves as the ultimate proof of permanence in the Stumptown Settlement. When a player holds this tag, challengers face not merely a skilled competitor but someone the land itself has accepted - a true settler whose claim cannot be easily uprooted because they have become part of the territory.