We worked through a few styles and determined that a snake could show up in merch and didn't need to be a part of the logo. The goal was to make the typography the hero, and not a symbol (I did weave the "S" for Snake in and out of a dagger, similar to a traditional snake and dagger tattoo).

As a result, we ended up with a pixel perfect, yet filigree-dense handlettering piece, accompanied by a monogram, badge, and full logo for signage.