They usually appear on the forehead initially, but variations can occur. Up to you and the DM!
— Matthew Mercer (@matthewmercer) September 11, 2017
Would you say a runechild’s rune had to be on their forehead?
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They usually appear on the forehead initially, but variations can occur. Up to you and the DM!
— Matthew Mercer (@matthewmercer) September 11, 2017