Prisoner's Mark

The Prisoner's Mark originated when the Underdark's first champion, Garris the Unyielding, attempted to leave the depths after a successful season without honoring the ancient compact. The dungeon itself rose up and branded Garris with chains of shadow, declaring that no delver may depart while still bearing competitive debt. Garris became the first Prisoner - powerful enough to remain in the league but forever visible to all, unable to hide their true standing. The mark passed to anyone who tried to escape the Underdark's obligations.

The mark manifests as intricate luminescent tattoos wrapping around the holder's forearm and wrist, depicting the architecture of the Underdark itself - tiny chains, prison bars, and spiral stairs etched in pale green light. Iron bands circle the holder's bicep and wrist like restraints, cold to the touch even in summer. Within the mark's design, the holder's true league position is permanently visible - a number that shifts in real-time, impossible to falsify. When the holder attempts deception about their standing, the chains visibly tighten.

The Prisoner's Mark creates a unique competitive archetype: the Glass Informant. The holder gains supernatural insight into all delvers' histories and current standings, making them invaluable for strategic planning but simultaneously eliminating their ability to bluff, hide, or operate stealthily. They become a walking beacon in the Underdark - both a threat analyst and a visible target.