Branding

Branding is a method often used by the Holy Order of Dav to mark those who have offended the Church. While not a conviction of heresy, it is almost never done unless the crime is serious, but determined to not deserve the full brunt of heretical execution.

More specifically: It is done when the nature of the crime is such that the victim can repent better through living after the maiming. After all, the Church is charged with the care of the soul.

Avoiding or shunning such individuals is often a side effect of the branding.