Glyph

Glyphs are magical abilities that only humanoids of the Remnid race are capable of obtaining. When activated, the Glyph glows and allows the chosen ability to function for a few minutes. It is unknown what sort of recharge time there is between activations. A Remnid with a Glyph is called a Glyphic.

Appearance
A Glyph looks like a tattoo of one solid color. Having a Glyph will also permanently change the color of the Remnid's iris to match. The color is a reflection of the feelings behind the sacrifice.

Color Guide:

 * Crimson Red: Anger, regret
 * Burnt Orange: Desperation, panic
 * Honey Gold: Pride, sometimes arrogance and stubbornness
 * Emerald Green: Deep love, affection
 * Sky Blue: Laughter, humor
 * Deep Blue: Intellectual gain
 * Light Purple: Altruism, knowing that the sacrifice is for the greater good
 * Intense Purple: Indifference to any emotion
 * Silver: Returning to complete past-life duties
 * Black: Complete apathy

The Trade
A Glyph is obtained by trading, or sacrificing, a personal quality to the Universal Power. The Universal Power resides on the Isle of Glyphs, miles and miles away from the coastline of the Mediomension. The Remnid will then communicate with the Power and make a deal. For example, they give up their left thumb for a Glyph that grants them flight, or they give up their sense of smell for a Glyph that freezes time. The greater the Glyphic power, the greater the sacrifice.

Symbol Key
Though a Glyph may look like random lines, they actually represent the power they grant. The symbolism is fluid and varies for everyone (if three Remnids wanted flight, each Glyph would look different), but they follow certain basics.

Swirls mean divine power, or a life force. It is usually coming from a triangle.

Triangles represent the one or more of the four Gods of Medio.

Stick-figure like runes depict humans. If there is a halo or crescent over the head, it is a Remnid.

Known Glyphs
Considering what the symbols means, Guy Contact's Glyph for strength clearly shows a Remnid with the power of two Gods flowing through them. Nama Chan's Glyph is never explained.