Newsflash! The evil, savage "races" in fantasy media having a tradition of facial tattooing is rooted in anti-Indigenous racism. Our facial tattoos are beautiful and have personal & cultural significance, they're not lazy character design shortcuts!

There's something to be said in GENERAL about the concept of "evil races" but let's take it one step at a time.

Leaving this here before i log off! Izzy is an AmaziƔ student who needs our help! https://www.gofundme.com/f/izem039s-recovery-housing-amp-studio-fund

One last point before I mute this thread: when Indigenous ppl try to point out racist trends & patterns that are pervasive in a genre like fantasy, pointing out technicalities and exceptions shouldn't be your first instinct no matter how well intentioned you are. It's just weird.