We’d like to do some crowdsourcing for the miscellany in Codex – Glamour. The miscellany is called “Three Dozen Cultural Fashion Items.” Submissions need to be a single sentence, or 2-3 short sentences. By submitting here, you’re agreeing to let us use it (you’ll get a credit on the issue). We’re looking for evocative things; the purpose of the miscellany is to inspire the reader.
We need three pieces of information for each entry: 1) A name or description of a group, 2) an item of clothing or accessory they are known to wear, and 3) the significance of that item of clothing or accessory. Your entries can be from any genre. They should not be from real-world cultures.
Here are some examples:
“House Casterwain has many ancient enemies and is always engaged in some sort of feud or power struggle. The men and women of the family have taken to wearing rows of ruby studs in their ears, each representing a foiled attempt on their life. Newborn Casterwains are given a ruby-studded pacifier if they survived such an attempt while in the womb.”
“The citizens of the City of Carcosa, ever-mindful of the way the strange energies flowing through the Yellow Metropolis alter one’s perceptions of other people, have taken to wearing large, fashionable veils that completely obscure the face, so as to minimize the fright or confusion associated with apparent, sudden transmogrification.”
“The Devil Sharks street racing gang are said to have access to a ‘third eye,’ a well of psychic sensitivity that helps them safely negotiate the streets of Neo-Mumbai at blinding speeds. Whether this is true or not is unknown, but each member of the gang receives a stylized, personalized eyeball tattoo on their forehead in order to reinforce the brand.”
(And thanks to Yoshi Creelman for this miscellany)
The Ratkin of Lower Shanghai are a band of orphaned street kids who no wallet or purse is safe from. If you’ve lost something, and are willing to pay their price, look for a child who wears a coiled rope around their waist, with a “tail” thrown over their shoulder.
The Ratkin of Lower Shanghai are a band of orphaned street kids who no wallet or purse is safe from. If you’ve lost something, and are willing to pay their price, look for a child who wears a coiled rope around their waist, with a “tail” thrown over their shoulder.
The Visionaries are an elite group of painters who gather every month to trade ideas, display their words, and get the gossip on the art world. Invitations to their parties are non-existent, and entry is only allowed to those who arrive in this month’s handcrafted dream-coat.
The Visionaries are an elite group of painters who gather every month to trade ideas, display their words, and get the gossip on the art world. Invitations to their parties are non-existent, and entry is only allowed to those who arrive in this month’s handcrafted dream-coat.
The Most Honorable Guild of Felonious Gentlefolk comprises lords and ladies taken to thrill seeking via criminal activity. In the commission of crimes, each member wears a deep purple scarf pattered with golden stars. If caught by the constabulary the bearer will be freed but the scarf confiscated and returned to the guild, a mark of shame for one so boorish as to be found out.
The Most Honorable Guild of Felonious Gentlefolk comprises lords and ladies taken to thrill seeking via criminal activity. In the commission of crimes, each member wears a deep purple scarf pattered with golden stars. If caught by the constabulary the bearer will be freed but the scarf confiscated and returned to the guild, a mark of shame for one so boorish as to be found out.
The multi-toned grey-striped scarves of the Sepulchral Lobby not only identify their allegiance to that order of spiritualists, sorcerers and consorters with the dead & undead, but each is woven from one thread stolen from Fate’s Loom itself, as a rite of passage. It is said that this is the thread of the Sepulchralist’s own fate and gives them knowledge of their own death.
The multi-toned grey-striped scarves of the Sepulchral Lobby not only identify their allegiance to that order of spiritualists, sorcerers and consorters with the dead & undead, but each is woven from one thread stolen from Fate’s Loom itself, as a rite of passage. It is said that this is the thread of the Sepulchralist’s own fate and gives them knowledge of their own death.
The street punks of New Austin wear their hearts on their sleeves: They each have their blood-type tattooed on their right arm. Of course, each has an elaborate stylized heart surrounding it. It all makes it easier for the doc to juice them back up after a through stabbing.
The street punks of New Austin wear their hearts on their sleeves: They each have their blood-type tattooed on their right arm. Of course, each has an elaborate stylized heart surrounding it. It all makes it easier for the doc to juice them back up after a through stabbing.
The residents of the small rural town of Bufordville, KY proudly wear garments made from the silk they gather in their famed spider houses. Dozens of barn-sized glass structures house the thousands-strong herd of Buford Blues, a highly prized breed of tiny cerulean spiders that spin a hardy blue silk. “Buford Silk: Better’n Denim!”
The residents of the small rural town of Bufordville, KY proudly wear garments made from the silk they gather in their famed spider houses. Dozens of barn-sized glass structures house the thousands-strong herd of Buford Blues, a highly prized breed of tiny cerulean spiders that spin a hardy blue silk. “Buford Silk: Better’n Denim!”
Since her glorious victory over the battle fleet of the Pearl Abyss, it has become fashionable at the Naval Academy to imitate the appearance of Admiral Kian by wearing a jacket with the right sleeve torn away from the elbow down. Despite the Admiral’s official protests that her officers look ridiculous, in some circles it is seen as a sign of her favour and even, possibly, suggests an intimate relationship between the Admiral and those who wear the short sleeve.
Since her glorious victory over the battle fleet of the Pearl Abyss, it has become fashionable at the Naval Academy to imitate the appearance of Admiral Kian by wearing a jacket with the right sleeve torn away from the elbow down. Despite the Admiral’s official protests that her officers look ridiculous, in some circles it is seen as a sign of her favour and even, possibly, suggests an intimate relationship between the Admiral and those who wear the short sleeve.
Thin infrared electro-luminescent wire is woven into the clothes of the nuveau riche in Sha Tin New City. Augmented reality glasses let you see who is of the same class (even their net worth!). Don’t you dare let the glasses fall into working-class hands: we’d have an uprising on our hands!
Thin infrared electro-luminescent wire is woven into the clothes of the nuveau riche in Sha Tin New City. Augmented reality glasses let you see who is of the same class (even their net worth!). Don’t you dare let the glasses fall into working-class hands: we’d have an uprising on our hands!
What fool would visit Lobronych without their safety badge?! All the locals wear theirs with pride, knowing that it will turn a livid & fluorescent purple should the intensity of the emanations suddenly peak. Many a visitor has been perplexed by the sudden, calm, spontaneous movement of the locals to a designated shelter, but their perplexity does not last long. Either they learn what this means and purchase their own safety badge (for a reasonable price) or the emanations will change their outlook on everything, forever.
What fool would visit Lobronych without their safety badge?! All the locals wear theirs with pride, knowing that it will turn a livid & fluorescent purple should the intensity of the emanations suddenly peak. Many a visitor has been perplexed by the sudden, calm, spontaneous movement of the locals to a designated shelter, but their perplexity does not last long. Either they learn what this means and purchase their own safety badge (for a reasonable price) or the emanations will change their outlook on everything, forever.
The lich-elfs of the Void-Mark sense the world strictly through infravision. Thermopallia (singular: thermopallium) are body wraps tailored with intricate pocket designs into which small pieces of meat and maggots are inserted. The heat of the feeding larvae is used to produce designs that indicate caste standings.
The lich-elfs of the Void-Mark sense the world strictly through infravision. Thermopallia (singular: thermopallium) are body wraps tailored with intricate pocket designs into which small pieces of meat and maggots are inserted. The heat of the feeding larvae is used to produce designs that indicate caste standings.
The followers of the storm goddess Fulgora are best known for their booming sermons, monsoon baptisms, ceremonial shield rattlings, and unusual headgear. While it is not required, most Fulgorans wear helmets decorated with copper rods and wires. Since status within the priesthood is determined first and foremost by how many lightning strikes an initiate has survived, the most devout and ambitious acolytes don increasingly tall, bulky, outlandish, and elaborate skyward protrusions. High-ranking members of the cult are rare.
The followers of the storm goddess Fulgora are best known for their booming sermons, monsoon baptisms, ceremonial shield rattlings, and unusual headgear. While it is not required, most Fulgorans wear helmets decorated with copper rods and wires. Since status within the priesthood is determined first and foremost by how many lightning strikes an initiate has survived, the most devout and ambitious acolytes don increasingly tall, bulky, outlandish, and elaborate skyward protrusions. High-ranking members of the cult are rare.
The Yondurian Monks are known for their strict diets. The only meat they will consume is from animals found dead through no human action. Because of their bald heads, painted with oxblood, and their heavy black cloaks, they are often called vultures.
The Yondurian Monks are known for their strict diets. The only meat they will consume is from animals found dead through no human action. Because of their bald heads, painted with oxblood, and their heavy black cloaks, they are often called vultures.
A Hautecrucian Brain Warrior instills terror in all but the most dead rage bounder. The primary threat is not a blade or sawed-off gun, but a prepared mind, fine-tuned over a lifetime of training, by which the warrior remains at least five steps ahead of their opponent. Upon reaching the blood-synapse threshold, a Hautecrucian permanently dons a skullcap of fox hide, hammered and tattooed with ritual markings and patterned on the inside with scavenged copper thread that is believed to speed the electrical waves below the bone of the the wearer’s skull.
A Hautecrucian Brain Warrior instills terror in all but the most dead rage bounder. The primary threat is not a blade or sawed-off gun, but a prepared mind, fine-tuned over a lifetime of training, by which the warrior remains at least five steps ahead of their opponent. Upon reaching the blood-synapse threshold, a Hautecrucian permanently dons a skullcap of fox hide, hammered and tattooed with ritual markings and patterned on the inside with scavenged copper thread that is believed to speed the electrical waves below the bone of the the wearer’s skull.
The warriors of the Coronal Plains can be identified by the bright orange streaks in their hair. Upon defeating an enemy, the warrior will remove a strip of hair or clothing from their victim as well as a vial of blood. Once back at their home, the warriors create a dye is from a mixture of bright yellow pigment from local wildflowers and the blood of the fallen. The strips are soaked and sun-dried before being braided into the warriors own locks of hair.
The warriors of the Coronal Plains can be identified by the bright orange streaks in their hair. Upon defeating an enemy, the warrior will remove a strip of hair or clothing from their victim as well as a vial of blood. Once back at their home, the warriors create a dye is from a mixture of bright yellow pigment from local wildflowers and the blood of the fallen. The strips are soaked and sun-dried before being braided into the warriors own locks of hair.
In the city of Astraport, the nobility covers the lower half of their face with a veil of the purest white. Often embroidered with their own sigil, the veil cannot be sullied. They wear it to in public as a filter as to not breath the same air as the common man.
In the city of Astraport, the nobility covers the lower half of their face with a veil of the purest white. Often embroidered with their own sigil, the veil cannot be sullied. They wear it to in public as a filter as to not breath the same air as the common man.
Nobles in the city of Bruvston bind their legs together as a show of wealth, distinguishing themselves from common laborers and the servants that carry them about. Oddly this tradition has been perverted from their more warlike ancestors who would shackle their own legs before battle to prevent any possibility of retreat.
Nobles in the city of Bruvston bind their legs together as a show of wealth, distinguishing themselves from common laborers and the servants that carry them about. Oddly this tradition has been perverted from their more warlike ancestors who would shackle their own legs before battle to prevent any possibility of retreat.
Worship of Andona, the weeping one has made tears sacred. The people of Andona Kali wear a metal trough that rests over the bridge of their nose to capture tears which then flow into vials hung from their ears. The troughs like jewelry are made from various metals and jewels, but the fullness of your vials are the true test of your worth.
Worship of Andona, the weeping one has made tears sacred. The people of Andona Kali wear a metal trough that rests over the bridge of their nose to capture tears which then flow into vials hung from their ears. The troughs like jewelry are made from various metals and jewels, but the fullness of your vials are the true test of your worth.
The Society Of Seekers are a loosely-affiliated group of occult trouble-shooters, formed in Soho, London in 1883. The modern-day Society Of Seekers (S.O.S) have currently suspended all paranormal fieldwork, due to financial drains imposed by a class-action copyright lawsuit filed against a high-street fashion chain who produce a line of jeggings with S.O.S (Sexy On Street) embroided on the rear.
The Society Of Seekers are a loosely-affiliated group of occult trouble-shooters, formed in Soho, London in 1883. The modern-day Society Of Seekers (S.O.S) have currently suspended all paranormal fieldwork, due to financial drains imposed by a class-action copyright lawsuit filed against a high-street fashion chain who produce a line of jeggings with S.O.S (Sexy On Street) embroided on the rear.
(ps love the picture, v high fashion darling)
(ps love the picture, v high fashion darling)
In Axe Land, it is considered gaudy to wear more than 4 skulls of your enemies around your neck.
In Axe Land, it is considered gaudy to wear more than 4 skulls of your enemies around your neck.
David Rothfeder LOL, and have you seen Grug ThumpHammer? Bathing in blood of him enemies… With him complexion?
David Rothfeder LOL, and have you seen Grug ThumpHammer? Bathing in blood of him enemies… With him complexion?
The crude inscription on the Iron Pillar of Krusk speaks of something called The Devil’s Phlegm- a crown of sleet and fire, which supposedly grants control of lava motes that hover high above the White Capital. This old glass band with it’s four empty slots, found in a refuse pile near an empty tomb, couldn’t be it. Besides, stories of “elemental demon princes” flying about on chunks of rock is so much capital city bullshit.
The crude inscription on the Iron Pillar of Krusk speaks of something called The Devil’s Phlegm- a crown of sleet and fire, which supposedly grants control of lava motes that hover high above the White Capital. This old glass band with it’s four empty slots, found in a refuse pile near an empty tomb, couldn’t be it. Besides, stories of “elemental demon princes” flying about on chunks of rock is so much capital city bullshit.
Thousands of years ago, when the Kalathani were still tribal hunter-gatherers, they licked hallucinogenic toads to “connect with the spirit world”. Recently, the custom has been revived but, given their culture’s current affluence, many have taken to carrying a toad in a small golden cage, worn on a neck chain and dipped in wine before drinking.
Thousands of years ago, when the Kalathani were still tribal hunter-gatherers, they licked hallucinogenic toads to “connect with the spirit world”. Recently, the custom has been revived but, given their culture’s current affluence, many have taken to carrying a toad in a small golden cage, worn on a neck chain and dipped in wine before drinking.
Paul Staxx Spraget Ha! I have always imagined Raven Doolittle as a very fashionable man.
Paul Staxx Spraget Ha! I have always imagined Raven Doolittle as a very fashionable man.
Unlike most poser gangs, Almost Infinite accesses some of the most advanced body modification tech on the planet, but use it exclusively to make their members exact replicas of former Vice President Dan Quayle.
Unlike most poser gangs, Almost Infinite accesses some of the most advanced body modification tech on the planet, but use it exclusively to make their members exact replicas of former Vice President Dan Quayle.
The Abduring Scribes rise early and bathe, they don their jet black robes, and adorn one another’s arms and faces with intricate designs – they make the ink from the soot of the burned homes of Poets: from cloves and jade, and the smoke of pinetrees at the start of the summer.
The Abduring Scribes rise early and bathe, they don their jet black robes, and adorn one another’s arms and faces with intricate designs – they make the ink from the soot of the burned homes of Poets: from cloves and jade, and the smoke of pinetrees at the start of the summer.
When people try to describe Melisandre’s Coat of Arms, they always mistake it for an emblem or symbol rather than an actual overcoat of black lace trim on a darkened brown. Wearers of this have found the ability to sprout extra arms similar to their own from it, making it a sought after item of archivists and researchers
When people try to describe Melisandre’s Coat of Arms, they always mistake it for an emblem or symbol rather than an actual overcoat of black lace trim on a darkened brown. Wearers of this have found the ability to sprout extra arms similar to their own from it, making it a sought after item of archivists and researchers
In the High Courts of Levrete, it is considered unfashionable to bring less than of seven of your rivals, and three of your bitterest enemies to a ball. If you you bring a coterie of adventurers who have sworn a blood oath to take your head before the next full moon then you are considered the trendsetter for the season.
In the High Courts of Levrete, it is considered unfashionable to bring less than of seven of your rivals, and three of your bitterest enemies to a ball. If you you bring a coterie of adventurers who have sworn a blood oath to take your head before the next full moon then you are considered the trendsetter for the season.
On post-invasion worlds, fighter pilots of the defeated Alliance still proudly wear their old avian unit insignias with one wing torn away. After the war, the Dominion marked all Alliance pilots as too dangerous to fly. Being found at the stick of a flying vehicle is a death sentence for these people. You show the broken wing on these worlds, you might get more trouble than you can handle but maybe all the help you need.
On post-invasion worlds, fighter pilots of the defeated Alliance still proudly wear their old avian unit insignias with one wing torn away. After the war, the Dominion marked all Alliance pilots as too dangerous to fly. Being found at the stick of a flying vehicle is a death sentence for these people. You show the broken wing on these worlds, you might get more trouble than you can handle but maybe all the help you need.
The androids of Rjikers Rock have taken to wearing elaborate wigs on their heads. They’ll often stop in public and compliment each other’s coiffures, to the bemusement of passersby. Wig sales are wayyyy up, but what set this off? Surely, these robots aren’t taking the piss…?
The androids of Rjikers Rock have taken to wearing elaborate wigs on their heads. They’ll often stop in public and compliment each other’s coiffures, to the bemusement of passersby. Wig sales are wayyyy up, but what set this off? Surely, these robots aren’t taking the piss…?
Members of Tribe Wasuki incorporate feathers into their garb or hairstyles as a subtle reminder of their progenitor ancestor who tamed giant eagles.
Members of Tribe Wasuki incorporate feathers into their garb or hairstyles as a subtle reminder of their progenitor ancestor who tamed giant eagles.
All the kids at Umami Prepatory School for Future Thinkers are under strict controls, and wear the same uniform, eat the same food, learn the same lessons to encourage unity in thinking and spirit. Rebellious youth have taken to strange ways to make their mark, but none stranger than wearing “protective masks” that hide their identity. While many see this as a snub on the system, the faculty makes these blank face masks available to anyone who ask…
All the kids at Umami Prepatory School for Future Thinkers are under strict controls, and wear the same uniform, eat the same food, learn the same lessons to encourage unity in thinking and spirit. Rebellious youth have taken to strange ways to make their mark, but none stranger than wearing “protective masks” that hide their identity. While many see this as a snub on the system, the faculty makes these blank face masks available to anyone who ask…
Since shortly after the outbreak there has been a thriving black market for prosthetic boils and lesions. Its a shame to find out that your friends and loved ones are immune but we can’t all be beautiful. The lack of smell often gives away the fakers and wannabes in the crowd.
Since shortly after the outbreak there has been a thriving black market for prosthetic boils and lesions. Its a shame to find out that your friends and loved ones are immune but we can’t all be beautiful. The lack of smell often gives away the fakers and wannabes in the crowd.
The “orc tribe” of the western marshes is more multi-cultural than most think, with a mixed population among it’s thriving swamp towns. The only real way to recognize who belongs is to look at their feet: Only the Western Marsh “orcs” can weave their special reed boots, and each one is handcrafted to mark the wearer’s family heritage and history.
The “orc tribe” of the western marshes is more multi-cultural than most think, with a mixed population among it’s thriving swamp towns. The only real way to recognize who belongs is to look at their feet: Only the Western Marsh “orcs” can weave their special reed boots, and each one is handcrafted to mark the wearer’s family heritage and history.
All citizens of Aprenos have a charm bracelet. The charms are an indication of the person’s interests, as well as an opening icebreaker for conversations. Charms can be made, purchased, or gifted. Some opt for expensive display’s of wealth, others for imperfect handcrafted, some as just an opportunity to make a statement. A bracelet on the right wrist is a signal for romantic entanglements, long or short term.
All citizens of Aprenos have a charm bracelet. The charms are an indication of the person’s interests, as well as an opening icebreaker for conversations. Charms can be made, purchased, or gifted. Some opt for expensive display’s of wealth, others for imperfect handcrafted, some as just an opportunity to make a statement. A bracelet on the right wrist is a signal for romantic entanglements, long or short term.
Truly hard core members of the Trail-Seeker RPG crowd have their (character’s) initiative tattooed somewhere visible. They get to act before all “casuals” and anyone with a higher number. At conventions and meetings you can’t take a seat, reach for a snack or even swing a fist in anger without checking for it.
Truly hard core members of the Trail-Seeker RPG crowd have their (character’s) initiative tattooed somewhere visible. They get to act before all “casuals” and anyone with a higher number. At conventions and meetings you can’t take a seat, reach for a snack or even swing a fist in anger without checking for it.
The Veil is a cabal of jaded high society individuals that somehow decided that dark esoteric rituals could be amusing. They wear capes made out of stitched scarified skin harvested from live virgins maintained conscious with all sorts of drugs that don’t dull out the pain.
The Veil is a cabal of jaded high society individuals that somehow decided that dark esoteric rituals could be amusing. They wear capes made out of stitched scarified skin harvested from live virgins maintained conscious with all sorts of drugs that don’t dull out the pain.
The Esoteric Order of Dagon is the cult that worships at the feet of the legendary fish god.
They are always seen wearing all black robes with fish masks that cover their visage as they carry dimly lit lanterns into the ring.
Under the robes are sleek black tights with red belts. It should be noted that the cult should be extremely wet,
be sure to have a dunk tank next to the curtain to get the effect that the cult is very literally washed in the glory of Dagon.
The Esoteric Order of Dagon is the cult that worships at the feet of the legendary fish god.
They are always seen wearing all black robes with fish masks that cover their visage as they carry dimly lit lanterns into the ring.
Under the robes are sleek black tights with red belts. It should be noted that the cult should be extremely wet,
be sure to have a dunk tank next to the curtain to get the effect that the cult is very literally washed in the glory of Dagon.
In highschool, if you don’t care about your image you’re a loser, but if you demonstrate you do care, you’re a poser. Highschool is hard.
In highschool, if you don’t care about your image you’re a loser, but if you demonstrate you do care, you’re a poser. Highschool is hard.
In the land beyond the black gate, the dead cling tightly to whatever was burred with them. Wilting flowers, tattered silks and rusting armor all representing the loss felt by the living that put them to rest. Un-buried, forgotten dead must shamble about in little more then rags and the knowledge that eventually everything will degrade away from their piers and all dead are made equal.
In the land beyond the black gate, the dead cling tightly to whatever was burred with them. Wilting flowers, tattered silks and rusting armor all representing the loss felt by the living that put them to rest. Un-buried, forgotten dead must shamble about in little more then rags and the knowledge that eventually everything will degrade away from their piers and all dead are made equal.
The Order of the Enlightened Warriors is a sect of holy fighters that worship a god of pain and combat. Each year they hold a tournament where potential participants must present a freshly extracted tooth from their own mouth and place it on the Teeth Tithing Altar. If deemed worthy by the altar they add the tooth to the necklace that is never removed from their neck and they are allowed to participate in the upcoming tournament. The more teeth on your necklace the more reverence you are afforded in the order.
The Order of the Enlightened Warriors is a sect of holy fighters that worship a god of pain and combat. Each year they hold a tournament where potential participants must present a freshly extracted tooth from their own mouth and place it on the Teeth Tithing Altar. If deemed worthy by the altar they add the tooth to the necklace that is never removed from their neck and they are allowed to participate in the upcoming tournament. The more teeth on your necklace the more reverence you are afforded in the order.
The most recent fashion trend for the young noble ladies in the city of Silvergate is carrying baby dragons in their handbags with their heads peeking from the top. Only the wealthiest can afford the wizard spells needed to keep the dragons docile and small. The dragons also have practical purposes. For example, the small red dragons radiate heat and can keep you warm during cold weather.
The most recent fashion trend for the young noble ladies in the city of Silvergate is carrying baby dragons in their handbags with their heads peeking from the top. Only the wealthiest can afford the wizard spells needed to keep the dragons docile and small. The dragons also have practical purposes. For example, the small red dragons radiate heat and can keep you warm during cold weather.
Ahnomancers of Trallia eschew traditional clothing, in its place they wrap themselves with formations of smoke arranged and maintained by subservient air spirits. What was once a display of unity between them and the spirits, has turned into a display of power and influence over both the spirit and the mortal worlds.
Ahnomancers of Trallia eschew traditional clothing, in its place they wrap themselves with formations of smoke arranged and maintained by subservient air spirits. What was once a display of unity between them and the spirits, has turned into a display of power and influence over both the spirit and the mortal worlds.
Male disciples of The Everbleeding Goddess show their appreciation for Her sacrifice that created the world by sacrificing themselves. As a sign of faith and dedication they hang earring-like jewelry of their cheek bones, always using sharp hooks that induce slow bleeding that makes them look like they are crying blood.
Male disciples of The Everbleeding Goddess show their appreciation for Her sacrifice that created the world by sacrificing themselves. As a sign of faith and dedication they hang earring-like jewelry of their cheek bones, always using sharp hooks that induce slow bleeding that makes them look like they are crying blood.
On the great planes of Binbandu, it is believed that for a child to be born the playful spirits of the wind must dance about a women’s ear. If it is the right ear, the child will be male, left – female; both means the youth will be twice gendered or, perhaps, twins. In an effort to control their births, the women of the village entice the spirits to one or both of their ears by hanging baubles, stones, tiny baby effigies, bells, and other trinkets. For a young lady to have her earrings blown about by a passing zephyr is a propitious omen and a cause for celebration.
On the great planes of Binbandu, it is believed that for a child to be born the playful spirits of the wind must dance about a women’s ear. If it is the right ear, the child will be male, left – female; both means the youth will be twice gendered or, perhaps, twins. In an effort to control their births, the women of the village entice the spirits to one or both of their ears by hanging baubles, stones, tiny baby effigies, bells, and other trinkets. For a young lady to have her earrings blown about by a passing zephyr is a propitious omen and a cause for celebration.
After the beheading of thirty six nobles in Velchia for the crime of conspiracy, the people have taken to wearing “blinkers”. Mad King Sweldon found any sort of blinking to be a clue that members of his court were plotting something. Now with the brass contraptions controlling each eye so that it blinks exactly once every four minutes, King Sweldon must look for other clues…
After the beheading of thirty six nobles in Velchia for the crime of conspiracy, the people have taken to wearing “blinkers”. Mad King Sweldon found any sort of blinking to be a clue that members of his court were plotting something. Now with the brass contraptions controlling each eye so that it blinks exactly once every four minutes, King Sweldon must look for other clues…
As visitors enter the town of Greenfield during the annual harvest festival they are each provided a light-weight, brightly colored scarf. If they wear the scarf they are treated very well by the local citizens throughout the day and the festival events culminate in a parade where they are cheered as they walk down the street. The large crowd at the end of the parade route is cheering loudly and holding … large, fist-size stones? The visitors have a look of confusion and then horror on their faces as they are stoned to death.
As visitors enter the town of Greenfield during the annual harvest festival they are each provided a light-weight, brightly colored scarf. If they wear the scarf they are treated very well by the local citizens throughout the day and the festival events culminate in a parade where they are cheered as they walk down the street. The large crowd at the end of the parade route is cheering loudly and holding … large, fist-size stones? The visitors have a look of confusion and then horror on their faces as they are stoned to death.
Hannah Banks Love your entry, but can I change the name Melisandre (which a lot of people will associate with Game of Thrones)?
Hannah Banks Love your entry, but can I change the name Melisandre (which a lot of people will associate with Game of Thrones)?
The Ulnami practice of ritual scaring marking adulthood evolved and combined with their reverence of family ties. Their scars form thickened skin, which is used to anchor thin chains that connect them in intricate patterns, representing their ties to family members – alive and dead.
The Ulnami practice of ritual scaring marking adulthood evolved and combined with their reverence of family ties. Their scars form thickened skin, which is used to anchor thin chains that connect them in intricate patterns, representing their ties to family members – alive and dead.
Thanks for the great submissions everyone! We are all set here!
Thanks for the great submissions everyone! We are all set here!