The magic woven into these tattoos seems to be dwindling now that their wearer has died, but when they were active they protected him from the intense cold and suffocating lack of oxygen at high altitudes. He may have even been able to survive the vacuum of space for a short while! Additionally, they seem to have a failsafe fall protection woven into their design, allowing the rider to fall safely from a great height.

The language is completely arcane to Zeph. He's never seen it before.