Pitviper Bites

Pitviper bites begin as a grim occupational hazard of Red miners in Golden Son, manifesting as distinctive scar tissue on the neck and exposed skin that marks survivors of the dangerous Martian mines. The injury serves as a physical reminder of the brutal conditions endured by the lowest caste, reinforcing the rigid hierarchy of the Society. Across the series, these scars evolve from mere symbols of suffering into badges of resilience and identity for characters who rise from the depths of the mines to challenge the very system that inflicted them.