Dust Tattoos

''The following is an extract form Team REVR's combat log book, written by it's leader and strategist Rye Verdun. This entry is dated from 10 years ago, and is currently stored in Beacon Library archives for student's reference:''

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.......is unique and deadly. One such example are Violet's Dust Tattoos, her signature weapons in combat. I've attempted to interview her and gain information about the use of such tattoos, and though initially hesitant, she has finally relented and answered my questions. Below, i have recorded what knowledge she's willing to share:

Dust Types and Functions:
When in use, the user must first focus their Aura onto the Dust Tattoos, which will cause them to charge and build up energy within. The charging process usually takes a few seconds and during which, the Tattoos will glow brightly in their respective Dust's colors. Some Dust can be used even while Charging, while others must be released to have effect. The charging process can be stopped as long as the user hasn't released the Dust yet, and the tattoos simply stop glowing and revert to their normal, black states. No Dust is used if the user cancels the charging process.

The Dust used in tattooing can be categorized into 2 different classes, Active and Passive Dust. Though both types can be similarly charged and released, Passive Dust is usually more useful when charging, whereas Active Dust's effects must be released first.

Passive Dust:
Orange (Lava/Heat): Causes whatever object the user holds when charging to heat up. The heat is powerful enough to make metal glow red hot. In the case of weapons, increases severity of wounds through burning when the user cuts an opponent with a blade. In some cases, the heated metal is strong enough to melt and cut through steel objects. In layman's terms, its a welding torch effect on one's weapons. This Dust appears to have no effect when it is released.

Blue (Ice): Lower's the user's body temperature when charging, and creates a snowball in the user's palm when released. Though useful for relief in hot weather, it is unpractical for battle and therefore neglected.

(Note: Violet once cheated in a snowball fight by using this Dust to summon extra ammo. Opponents were not amused.)

Purple (Gravity): Reduces gravity around the user, making them run faster, jump higher and become more agile in general, works even better since Violet's a cat faunus, acrobatics and speed are her instincts. Dust has no effect when released, but a lot of tattoos (at least 4 charges) must be made since this Dust is very weak, and small amounts have no effect.

Cyan (Water):

Active Dust:
Red (Fire):

Yellow (Lightning):

White (Impact):

Brown (Earth):

Green (Wind):

Advantages and Weaknesses:
Violet also mentioned that this style of combat is still experimental, but she will perfect it in a few years time. Once ready, she intends to teach it's perfected form to future Huntsmen and Huntresses in training, starting with her own child. "Our child," she insists...

It fills me with pride to know that such an individual or individuals will master the style of Dust Tattoos in the future. Such remarkable fighters will be exceptionally deadly, and useful in defending our world. I only hope......

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end of Extract.