Citizen

Citizens makeup Tasnal’s elite; they are individuals who have showcased exceptional skill and intelligence and are credited with many of the technological advancements that has made Tasnal what it is today. To obtain citizenship is often a lifetime goal, however the sad truth is that most will spend their lifetime chasing it - only to ultimately fail. While legally it’s true that any individual residing in Tasnal can become a citizen, the reality is that only those deemed the best of the best by the State achieve such status. Citizenship comes with the benefits of a secure career, increased food rations, legal marriages, and of course, the ability to vote. Once raised to the rank of Citizen, an individual's skills and inventions are considered the property of the government - for which they’ll often be compensated with prestige and grants to continue their work.

### **Obtaining Citizenship:**

The path to becoming a Citizen is a long and arduous one, and requires great skill and education of an individual. The requirement is a purposefully vague one; all prospective Citizens must submit innovative research, inventions, or blueprints that will result in a significant benefit to Tasnal. Creations may be focused on pure technology, magic, or a blend of bother. Presentations are given in front of a panel of judges, usually made up of various Citizens that are experts in that particular field. Considerable knowledge and research regarding functionality is required to be showcased.

Inventions such as the innovation of greenhouses, running water, water purifiers, vaccines, and yield-increasing crop fertilizers have all been awarded Citizenship in the past. There are very few restrictions imposed on what is and is not allowed, however most successful petitions relate to the sciences, maths, technology, magic, or engineering. The arts are largely discredited in this area; while applicants are more than welcome to submit aesthetically pleasing applications, function is regarded far more important than form.

* The work and ideas submitted in an application must be entirely one’s own. Cheating by stealing other’s ideas and work will result in the application being disqualified and punishment to the individual.
* The ideas and products of all successful applicants will become the property of the State.

### **Citizen’s Mark:**

  A tattoo that reflects the position of a Citizen, Marks are highly coveted and are indeed a mark of prestige. Marks function as a permanent form of identification for Citizens, and are essential for becoming a member of any Citizen rank. They are often flaunted openly, and to hide one’s Mark can be deemed an untrustworthy action, bringing with it suspicion of it being faked. Falsifying a Citizen’s Mark is a hefty crime that can carry with it the weight of banishment should one be discovered, and only licensed officials can legally document the application of a Mark. While there is a black market for such tattoos, it is highly dangerous for both the applicator and the non-citizen should they ever be discovered.

* -The central design of a Mark should feature Tasnal’s emblem, but may be surrounded by extensive customization to an individual’s taste.
* -Marks are typically applied to an easily visible area of skin. Common placements include the shoulder, withers, neck, chest, and even cheeks.
* -Makeups, polishes, and ornamental jewelry are typically used to accent one’s Mark and will be displayed proudly.
* -A common way to celebrate a marriage union is the customization of an individual’s mark to show their bond with one another.
* -In the case of a divorce, many individuals opt to cover, retailor, or remove the marriage customization of their Marks.
* -It is customary to leave two blanks spots in one’s Mark; one for each child an individual is allowed to have. These spots are filled in at the time of a child’s birth.
* -In the case of an individual cheating the Citizenship test, such as by passing off someone’s ideas or plans as their own, they will have their Mark stripped from them. After a trial results in a conviction, their Mark will be removed with the use of acid. The convicted may reapply after 5 years but will likely bear the scars from the original forever.