Traits

BODY MODIFICATION: Arkaines have the option to crop their tails, a procedure that typically alters the natural tail shape down to a shorter length. For proper form and healing, it's generally recommended that this be done by a professional.

Tail Cropping in Arkaine Culture

• Warrior Mark: Usually seen in Sunkeep Warrior soldiers & priests.
  A traditional mark of a warrior or a rite of passage into adulthood, signifying resilience, readiness for battle, or a dedication to a martial path. The cropped tail is seen as less vulnerable in combat.
  
  
• Aesthetic Preference: Certain cultures practice tail cropping as a cultural aesthetic.
  
  
• Practicality: For those who live or work in dense forests or engage in activities where long tails might get snagged or broken, tail cropping could be seen as practical.
  
  
• Historical Echo: It is thought that the practice of tail cropping goes back for as long, if not longer, than written Arkaine history. Many cultures practice it to this day, and the practice is not culture or breed-specific.