Skills and Strengths
Mae | Mona | Gemma
Queen Mona Alastaire is known far and wide for her poise and elegance, even when shwacking through the wilderness or sailing into battle. Her fastidiousness is often a point of chagrin for rough-edged Mae. However, Mona's attention to her appearance goes deeper than just looking nice. She understands the importance of first impressions and the messages appearance can convey, particularly when conducting matters of state. A key focus for her is learning the etiquette of other countries and understanding how to dress and act in a way that will ensure her the greatest measure of success.
Below are some examples of formal wardrobe throughout the Eastern World. In each country, women will sometimes opt for a variation on the men's wardrobe (or vice versa, heck, who cares), and all would have plainer options for daily wear.
Below are some examples of formal wardrobe throughout the Eastern World. In each country, women will sometimes opt for a variation on the men's wardrobe (or vice versa, heck, who cares), and all would have plainer options for daily wear.
Lumen Lake
No formal Lumeni garment is complete without pearls. Buttons, clasps, embroidery, accents--most incorporate pearls or mother-of-pearl of all kinds and colors.
Women often wear long gowns or buttoned blouses and skirts. Men wear short belted tunics, sometimes with decorative cloaks. Popular color choices are blues, lavenders, and grays, often with white accents. |
Don't Forget:The Lake-folk wear diving suits in the chilly lake. Length depends on the season, but all have mother-of-pearl reflectors to aid visibility.
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The Silverwood Mountains
One word: dancing. Whether somber or joyful, no event in the Silverwood is complete without dancing of some kind. Attire and accessories are designed to flow and move.
Women often wear full skirts with pleats and folds, while men wear long tunics, cinched with tooled leather belts. Greens and browns are commonly worn. Thanks to their mining industry, silver is the main accent. |
Don't Forget:No Silvern ensemble is complete without a pair of soft-soled leather boots, often embellished with bells, fringe, and embroidery.
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Cyprien
Fashionable Cypri women are often found in ornate dresses accented with intricate beadwork, lace, and fringe. Loose gowns are worn over a closer-fitting shift and cinched under the bust.
Men wear embroidered vests and silk ascots, belted with wide pleated sashes that sometimes boast loose tails. Jewel tones are favorite colors, while gold is the most popular accent. |
Don't Forget:The Cypri see the Light in fire and frequently carry firelighting tools as accessories, such as Rou's flint pendant and steel striker ring.
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Alcoro
Like Cypri women, Alcoran women often wear a dress cinched over a shift, but the fabric is usually heavier and starker. Sometimes a short bolero is worn over a blouse instead.
Men are usually found in heavily embroidered boleros, wide sashes, and tall boots. Blacks, crimsons, and golds are considered highly fashionable. Turquoise stones are a popular accent and accessory. |
Don't Forget:All Alcoran women wear star bands, a headband topped with clear glass or gems, to mimic the flourish shown above female figures in early petroglyphs.
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