Keepers and Seekers were not permitted to do more than trim their hair to elbow length. Ashyn said they ought to be grateful they weren't like the spirit talkers, who weren't ever allowed to cut their hair or their nails. Personally, Moria would be more concerned with the "eyes plucked out, tongue cut off, and nostrils seared" part of being a spirit talker, but she could see that the uncut nails might be inconvenient as well.
In "Sea of Shadows" by Kelley Armstrong, Keepers and Seekers have strict rules regarding their appearance, particularly the length of their hair, which is only allowed to be trimmed to elbow length. Ashyn points out that they should consider themselves fortunate compared to the spirit talkers, who are prohibited from cutting their hair or nails entirely. This highlights a hierarchy of appearances among different roles within the community.
Moria, one of...
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