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* Huln Highmountain of the [[ALoadOfBull Tauren]] fought in the War of the Ancients. During the battle, he was given a blessing by the Wild Gods for his aid, which manifested as changing his horns into the antlers of a moose. His blessing spread to the Tauren tribe he lead, creating the Highmountain Tauren.

* In ''Fanfic/AKnightsTaleAsInquisitor'', Arturia has a huge green one that covers her upper body, which is a sign that she's [[HumanoidAbomination become or IS becoming beyond mortal understanding at that point]].

* In ''ComicBook/{{Grendel}}'', characters who are heavily under the influence of the "Grendel" entity tend to develop a white SkunkStripe.

* In ''Webcomic/PennyBlackfeather'', the Adventurer has mismatched brown and blue eyes, with the blue eye appearing [[SplashOfColor in color]] even in the DeliberatelyMonochrome parts of the comic (that is, everywhere outside of the [[MagicWorld Goblin Valley]]). Similarly, the magical parrot Princess is blue [[spoiler: and so is the magicked-up Adventurer]] - it seems blue is the color of magic in this world.

* In ''Roleplay/PolyhistorAcademy'', the Thrice-Cursed all possess an obviously magical deformity/mutation, that grants them a magical ability, and is usually blatantly obvious.

* On ''WesternAnimation/{{Futurama}}'' the only outward physical difference between alien Leela and all the humans is she [[{{Cyclops}} only has one eye]]. Subverted later though, as we learn that she's not an alien - she's just a mutant. Since mutants are an oppressed minority and aliens aren't, her parents left her as a DoorstopBaby at an orphanarium, leaving a note saying she was an in order for her to have a better life.
* Alicorns in ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic'' possess both the wings of a Pegasus and the horn of a unicorn, as well as whatever vaguely defined traits an earth pony has, just in the name of species equality. Possessing the traits of all three kinds of ponies makes them stand out as a MasterOfAll. They also are LargeAndInCharge, with Celestia in particular towering over ordinary ponies - and even Twilight, who was originally the size of any other pony, appears to be growing.[[note]]Flurry Heart, who's a baby, is an exception to this.[[/note]] Luna and Celestia also possess magical sparkling manes which flow on their own, with Luna's looking like a starry night sky.

* In ''Literature/TheHalfLifeTrilogy'', witches have “glints” in their eyes.

* ''Literature/JourneyToChaos'': If you see someone with PointedEars, then they are related, in some way, to chaotic energy and/or trickster gods.

* ''Literature/SabinaKane'': All vampires have red hair (and all humans with red hair have a bit of vampire ancestry). All mages have a birthmark of the sigil of the goddess Hecate somewhere on their bodies.

* The main character of Ann Downer's ''Spellkey Trilogy'' has one green eye and one blue (which is a sign of magical power in that world).

* ''TabletopGame/WraithTheOblivion'': While all wraiths are supernatural by definition, those wraiths who specialise in one of their magical arts (Arcanoi) generally develop markings that identify them as a practitioner - black eyes (Argos), stained black fingers (Castigate), never closing their eyes (Lifeweb), etc.

* All the Ravens (servants of the Raven) in ''Webcomic/{{Archipelago}}'' are inflicted with a left eye with a black sclera and a glowing red pupil, regardless of species. At least some of them can hide this to pass in normal society.

* Neko from ''Anime/{{K}}'' has a green right eye and blue left eye in her human form, which makes her look far from normal. She's not, of course, and is quickly identified as a [[RandomlyGifted Strain]], an individual with supernatural powers that were not given by a [[SuperEmpowering King]]. Her specialty is creating illusions and [[spoiler:modifying the memories of the people around her with her presence]].

* In ''Manga/YonaOfTheDawn'', out of the Four Dragons, Kija and Shin-Ah possess more noticeable physical traits. Kija's right hand is a dragon claw and Shin-Ah's eyes are not only [[WhatBeautifulEyes stunning]] but also have red markings underneath them. Jaeha has his leg, which is bright green and covered in scales, but that's usually well bandaged and hidden under his clothes. All three of them (and Zeno) also have the hair color of their corresponding dragon, but this isn't remarked upon by {{Muggles}} and appears to be a trait shared by all descendants of the original dragons[[note]]The anime version of Shin-ah's introduction arc didn't give the other Blue Dragon villagers blue hair like Shin-ah, but Mizuho Kusanagi clarified in a fanbook Q&A that her intent was for the Blue Dragon villagers to all have blue hair, just like the White Dragon villagers have white hair and the Green Dragon villagers have green hair.[[/note]]. For that matter, [[spoiler:Zeno apparently had yellow hair before he became the original Yellow Dragon]].

* In ''Manga/InuYasha'', the half-demons look very human, but their skin, hair and eyes often have unusual colors. Many of them also have animal or demonic characteristics on their bodies.
* In ''Manga/{{Claymore}}'' the female warriors are half yoma and half human, with silver eyes and light blonde or even white hair. Some of them also have pointed ears, like elves.
* Dragons in ''Manga/MissKobayashisDragonMaid'' always keep their reptilian pupils, [[{{Weredragon}} no matter how human they turn]]. In a more general example, Creator/CoolKyouShinsha usually uses GagBoobs to show that a woman is either a CuteMonsterGirl or has some sort of superhuman ability.
* Hajime in ''Anime/Danganronpa3TheEndOfHopesPeakHighSchool'''s ''Side:Hope'' story reveals that he [[spoiler:now has mismatched eye colors as a result of the SplitPersonalityMerge between both Hajime Hinata and Izuru Kamukura at the end of [[VisualNovel/Danganronpa2GoodbyeDespair DR2]]. The right eye is Hajime's green, while the red eye represents Izuru's red.]]
* In ''LightNovel/OthersidePicnic'' Sorawo's and Toriko's encounter with the kunekune leaves their bodies permanently altered. After Sorawo looks at the kunekune long enough to perceive its true form (and almost loses her mind in the process), [[MismatchedEyes her right eye turns a vivid shade of blue]] and [[MagicalEye gains the ability to perceive the true form of all Otherside phenomenon.]] Toriko, who pulled off the strange growths that appeared on Sorawo's face, ends up having her left hand gradually turn completely transparent, gaining the ability to physically interact with Otherside phenomenon. Combining their abilities gives them a fighting chance against all the strange threats from the Otherside.

* ''Literature/SabinaKane'': All vampires have red hair (and all humans with red hair have a bit of vampire ancestry). All mages have a birthmark of the sigil of the goddess Hecate somewhere on their bodies.

* ''VideoGame/MapleStory'''s Luminous starts his story off with two blue eyes, then one of his eyes turns red when he absorbs the [[BigBad Black Mage]]'s energy.
* In the ''VideoGame/SoulSeries'', Zasalamel has one normal-colored eye and one golden eye, possibly as a result of his immortality curse.
* In ''VideoGame/RagnarokOnline'', the pope of Arunafeltz and her twin brother have opposite-color heterochromia. Apparently, this was one of the reasons she was chosen as pope. The other reason was her hair and skin color.

* In ''VideoGame/{{Dishonored}}'', any person [[TouchedByVorlons empowered by]] [[EnigmaticEmpoweringEntity the Outsider]] gets a tattoo with its symbol on the back of one of their hands. It glows every time they use their powers.
* In ''VideoGame/DarkSouls'', the Undead are all branded by the "Dark Sign", a small, circular mark with what appear to be tiny flames coming off of it. Where the Dark Sign came from and why it exists are some of the driving questions of the series: it appears to be a force of nature. Undead afflicted by it do not turn evil... most of them are just regular folk; good people, bad people, stupid people, etc. However, as time goes on, and they "die" more and more, they gradually lose their minds, until they become "Hollow", a state in which the Undead has lost all humanity and reason, and mindlessly attacks anything that comes near. There is no known cure for it, though many in the series search for one.
** ''VideoGame/DarkSoulsIII'' finally gives us an answer on where the Darksign came from in ''The Ringed City''; [[spoiler: it was created by Lord Gwyn as a "seal of fire" meant to deny mankind of their innate access to the power of the Abyss and the Dark Soul. Thus cut off from that which makes them what they are, the dark began manifesting itself as the Undead curse in those with little Humanity, and as an all-consuming power that drives those possessed by it stark raving insane for those with too much, and the lack of control over their souls compared to bearers of light souls only made the problem worse for mankind.]]
* In ''VideoGame/KultHereticKingdoms'', some children are born with scars known as the Mark of the [[GodIsDead Dead God]], which generally indicate a high degree of magical ability. Alita, the protagonist, is such a person.

* On ''WesternAnimation/{{Futurama}}'' the only outward physical difference between alien Leela and all the humans is she [[{{Cyclops}} only has one eye]]. Subverted later though, as we learn that she's not an alien - she's just a mutant. Since mutants are an oppressed minority and aliens aren't, her parents left her as a DoorstopBaby at an orphanarium, leaving a note saying she was an in order for her to have a better life.

A unique physical trait a character possesses marks them as being magical or supernatural in some way like being an alien or a shapeshifter. This could range from having mismatched eyes, to unusual hair or eye colours, to any other odd features. These traits can be part of a GlamourFailure if they give away a character's true form.

* In ''LightNovel/OthersidePicnic'' Sorawo's and Toriko's encounter with the kunekune leaves their bodies permanently altered. After Sorawo looks at the kunekune long enough to percieve its true form (and almost loses her mind in the process), [[MismatchedEyes her right eye turns a vivid shade of blue]] and [[MagicalEye gains the ability to perceive the true form of all Otherside phenomenon.]] Toriko, who pulled off the strange growths that appeared on Sorawo's face, ends up having her left hand gradually turn completely transparent, gaining the ability to physically interact with Otherside phenomenon. Combining their abilities gives them a fighting chance against all the strange threats from the Otherside.

* In ''VideoGame/{{Dishonored}}'', any person [[TouchedByVorlons empowered by]] [[EnigmaticEmpoweringEntity the Outsider]] gets a tattoo with its symbol on the back of one of their hands. It glows everytime they use their powers.

* Among the Cubi of ''Webcomic/DanAndMabsFurryAdventures'', one reclusive, mysterious clan all have different-coloured eyes, along with wings that are both feathered and leathery. The trait can appear in other clans, and is regarded as a good omen. Since Cubi can shapeshift, this applies only to their default forms. Abel, a central character, has both traits, and his father considers them important to his plans.However, by the time they can shapeshift, they will have a clan mark, which can't be hidden, staying visable whatever form they take.

* In ''Webcomic/PennyBlackfeather'', the Adventurer has mismatched brown and blue eyes, with the blue eye appearing [[SplashOfColor in color]] even in the DeliberatelyMonochrome parts of the comic (that is, everywhere outside of the [[MagicWorld Goblin Valley]]). Similarily, the magical parrot Princess is blue [[spoiler: and so is the magicked-up Adventurer]] - it seems blue is the colour of magic in this world.

* Alicorns in ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic'' possess both the wings of a pegasus and the horn of a unicorn, as well as whatever vaguely defined traits an earth pony has, just in the name of species equality. Possessing the traits of all three kinds of ponies makes them stand out as a MasterOfAll. They also are LargeAndInCharge, with Celestia in particular towering over ordinary ponies - and even Twilight, who was originally the size of any other pony, appears to be growing.[[note]]Flurry Heart, who's a baby, is an exception to this.[[/note]] Luna and Celestia also possess magical sparkling manes which flow on their own, with Luna's looking like a starry night sky.

* In ''Literature/TheMortalInstruments'', warlocks have a distinguishing mark that's unique to each one. Magnus Bane has cat eyes, Catarina Loss has blue skin and white hair, and Ragnor Fell has ram horns, green skin and an extra joint in each finger. In the spinoff ''Literature/TheInfernalDevices'', Tessa, [[spoiler: despite being a warlock, does not have a mark because her mother was a Shadowhunter.]] This is basically her distinguishing mark.

* Hajime in ''Anime/DanganRonpa3'''s ''Side:Hope'' story reveals that he [[spoiler:now has mismatched eye colors as a result of the SplitPersonalityMerge between both Hajime Hinata and Izuru Kamukura at the end of [[VisualNovel/Danganronpa2GoodbyeDespair SDR2]]. The right eye is Hajime's green, while the red eye represents Izuru's red.]]

* The principal rival to Josie James in Archie Comics' ''She's Josie'' series is Alexandra Cabot, who is an unremarkable bobbed brunette with witchcraft powers. When the characters were adapted by Creator/HannaBarbera Studios into WesternAnimation/JosieAndThePussyCats in 1970, Alexandra was remodeled into a raven ponytail with a distinctive white SkunkStripe; however, the cartoon Alexandra has no magical powers. The success of the cartoon show compelled Archie Comics to RetCon their ''Josie'' characters, resulting in the current Alexandra having the distinctive SkunkStripe '''and''' witchcraft powers.

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* ''FanFic/AvatarLegendOfTheGuardian'': The Guardian is marked by a tattoo consisting of "symbols older than time itself" on their arm. This also allows them to sense and track the Avatar.

* In the original ''[[VideoGame/FableI Fable]]'', the most magically powerful characters gain ProphetEyes and glowing patterns under their skin. The wizard Maze has had his develop to the point of VolcanicVeins.

* In ''Videogame/{{Dishonored}}'', any person [[TouchedByVorlons empowered by]] [[EnigmaticEmpoweringEntity the Outsider]] gets a tattoo with its symbol on the back of one of their hands. It glows everytime they use their powers.

* There are several examples in ''VideoGame/{{Warcraft}}'' and ''VideoGame/WorldofWarcraft''.

** Draenei who are empowered by the Holy Light to become Lightforged have their skin brighten to metallic colors, gain SupernaturalGoldEyes, and glowing glyphs and {{PowerTattoo}}s.

* In Roleplay/PolyhistorAcademy, the Thrice-Cursed all possess an obviously magical deformity/mutation, that grants them a magical ability, and is usually blatantly obvious.

* Alicorns in ''MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic'' possess both the wings of a pegasus and the horn of a unicorn, as well as whatever vaguely defined traits an earth pony has, just in the name of species equality. Possessing the traits of all three kinds of ponies makes them stand out as a MasterOfAll. They also are LargeAndInCharge, with Celestia in particular towering over ordinary ponies - and even Twilight, who was originally the size of any other pony, appears to be growing.[[note]]Flurry Heart, who's a baby, is an exception to this.[[/note]] Luna and Celestia also possess magical sparkling manes which flow on their own, with Luna's looking like a starry night sky.

* In ''LightNovel/OthersidePicnic'' Sorawo's and Toriko's encounter with the kunekune leaves their bodies permanently altered. [[MismatchedEyes Sorawo's right eye turns a vivid shade of blue]] and [[MagicalEye gains the ability to perceive the true form of Otherside phenomenon,]] while Toriko's left hand gradually turns completely transparent, gaining the ability to interact with Otherside phenomenon. Combining their abilities gives them a fighting chance against all the strange threats from the Otherside.

* Hajime in ''Anime/DanganRonpa3'''s ''Side:Hope'' story reveals that he [[spoiler:now have mismatched eye colors as a result of the SplitPersonalityMerge between both Hajime Hinata and Izuru Kamukura at the end of [[VisualNovel/Danganronpa2GoodbyeDespair SDR2]]. The right eye is Hajime's green, while the red eye represents Izuru's red.]]

* Hajime in ''Anime/DanganRonpa3'''s ''Side:Hope'' story reveals that he [[spoiler:now have mismatched eye colors as a result of the SplitPersonalityMerge between both Hajime Hinata and Izuru Kamukura at the end of [[VisualNovel/SuperDanganRonpa2 SDR2]]. The right eye is Hajime's green, while the red eye represents Izuru's red.]]

* In ''Fanfic/AKnightsTaleAsInquisitor'', [[TheProtagonist Arturia]] has a huge green one that covers her upper body, which is a sign that she's [[HumanoidAbomination become or IS becoming beyond mortal understanding at that point]].

** Draenei who are empowered by the Holy Light to become Lightforged have their skin brighten to metallic colors, gain SupernaturalGoldenEyes, and glowing glyphs and {{PowerTattoo}}s.

* In ''Webcomic/PennyBlackfeather'', the Adventurer has [[MismatchedEyes mismatched brown and blue eyes]], with the blue eye appearing [[SplashOfColor in color]] even in the DeliberatelyMonochrome parts of the comic (that is, everywhere outside of the [[MagicWorld Goblin Valley]]). Similarily, the magical parrot Princess is blue [[spoiler: and so is the magicked-up Adventurer]] - it seems blue is the colour of magic in this world.

Related to DistinguishingMark.

Supertrope to MysticalWhiteHair and SupernaturalGoldEyes. Compare PowerTattoo for another meaning of "mark", and ClaimedByTheSupernatural for yet another.

* Among the Cubi of ''Webcomic/DanAndMabsFurryAdventures'', one reclusive, mysterious clan all have different-coloured eyes, along with wings that are both feathered and leathery. The trait can appear in other clans, and is regarded as a good omen. Since Cubi can shapeshift, this applies only to their default forms. Abel, a central character, has both traits, and his father considers them important to his plans.

* ''Literature/ShadesOfMagic'': All ''Antari'' have one pitch-black eye.

* ''Series/MotherlandFortSalem'': Every witch possesses a mark somewhere on their body, which appears like a black, symbol-shaped birthmark though it changes, becoming shiny, after the person's had sex. Tally and Abigail get theirs on places easy to show, but when Raelle's asked by Tally to see hers, she replies that they'll need to know each other better, since it's by her vagina.

* ''Series/MotherlandFortSalem'': Every witch possesses a mark somewhere on their body. Tally asks to see Raelle's, who teases her that they'll need to know each other better, since hers is right next to her vagina.

* ''Series/MotherlandFortSalem'': Every witch possesses a mark somewhere on their body. Tally asks to see Raelle, who teases her that they'll need to know each other, as Raelle's is right next to her vagina.