Highguard look and feel - Revision history

GuiltyConscience at 11:11, 18 August 2026

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	==Chapters==		==Chapters==
	Members of the same chapter will often adopt a uniform look using identical or matching items like surcoats. The visual unity ~~emphasizes~~ the unity of purpose and helps a chapter project power. Even without obvious Chapter symbols, a lot can be achieved with matching colour schemes and pieces of costume. Of all the nations, the Highborn have the strongest tendency to form shield walls and fight in close-order formations.		Members of the same chapter will often adopt a uniform look using identical or matching items like surcoats. The visual unity emphasises the unity of purpose and helps a chapter project power. Even without obvious Chapter symbols, a lot can be achieved with matching colour schemes and pieces of costume. Of all the nations, the Highborn have the strongest tendency to form shield walls and fight in close-order formations.

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Dre at 15:54, 10 April 2025

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	Some Highborn may choose to wear a dress rather than a robe. Highguard dresses are constructed along simple but formal lines in dark fabrics. They often have a high neckline or standing collar; lengthwise they always come at least to the ankle.		Some Highborn may choose to wear a dress rather than a robe. Highguard dresses are constructed along simple but formal lines in dark fabrics. They often have a high neckline or standing collar; lengthwise they always come at least to the ankle.

	Veils are commonly worn by all genders both in funeral rites and on other sombre occasions. They set the wearer apart, offering anonymity and a sense of de-personalisation. They are often worn when distasteful actions, or those associated with a rank or position of authority rather than an individual, have to be undertaken		Veils are commonly worn by all genders both in funeral rites and on other sombre occasions. They set the wearer apart, offering anonymity and a sense of de-personalisation. They are often worn when distasteful actions, or those associated with a rank or position of authority rather than an individual, have to be undertaken

	Some Highborn, particularly those in authority, wear hoods or cowls, usually in the colours of their chapter.		Some Highborn, particularly those in authority, wear hoods or cowls, usually in the colours of their chapter.

	Highborn costume is elegant and flowing, long layered robes and tunics, dark coloured in starkly contrasting colours, most often simple layers of black and white or sometimes using black or white as a contrast to different colours. The Highborn are a militant people and this is often reflected in their dress.		Highborn costume is elegant and flowing, long layered robes and tunics, dark coloured in starkly contrasting colours, most often simple layers of black and white or sometimes using black or white as a contrast to different colours. The Highborn are a militant people and this is often reflected in their dress.
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	==Weapons and Armour==		==Weapons and Armour==
	===Armour===		===Armour===
	Highborn armour tends to be full length and layered or segmented. Heavy black leather is common, sometimes with pieces of plate worn over it. The unconquered usually opt for lighter armour, but cataphracts often favour as much protection as they can get. Helms are commonly decorated with wings for ~~preferance~~. Carved or decorated black vambraces are often worn for additional protection.		Highborn armour tends to be full length and layered or segmented. Heavy black leather is common, sometimes with pieces of plate worn over it. The unconquered usually opt for lighter armour, but cataphracts often favour as much protection as they can get. Helms are commonly decorated with wings for preference. Carved or decorated black vambraces are often worn for additional protection.

	Traditional lorica in hard leather or metal can work for Highborn, particularly if the suit is tooled or decorated or the outfit incorporates a Highborn style surcoat or cloak.		Traditional lorica in hard leather or metal can work for Highborn, particularly if the suit is tooled or decorated or the outfit incorporates a Highborn style surcoat or cloak.

Matt: /* Armour */

2025-04-10T15:49:01Z

Armour

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	==Weapons and Armour==		==Weapons and Armour==
	===Armour===		===Armour===
	Highborn armour tends to be full length and layered or segmented. Heavy black leather is common, sometimes with pieces of plate worn over it. The unconquered usually opt for lighter armour, but cataphracts often favour as much protection as they can get. Helms are commonly decorated with wings. Carved or decorated black vambraces are often worn for additional protection.		Highborn armour tends to be full length and layered or segmented. Heavy black leather is common, sometimes with pieces of plate worn over it. The unconquered usually opt for lighter armour, but cataphracts often favour as much protection as they can get. Helms are commonly decorated with wings for preferance. Carved or decorated black vambraces are often worn for additional protection.

	Traditional lorica in hard leather or metal can work for Highborn, particularly if the suit is tooled or decorated or the outfit incorporates a Highborn style surcoat or cloak.		Traditional lorica in hard leather or metal can work for Highborn, particularly if the suit is tooled or decorated or the outfit incorporates a Highborn style surcoat or cloak.

Matt: /* Armour */

2025-04-10T15:48:37Z

Armour

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	==Weapons and Armour==		==Weapons and Armour==
	===Armour===		===Armour===
	Highborn armour tends to be full length and layered or segmented. Heavy black leather is common, sometimes with pieces of plate worn over it. The unconquered usually ~~leave their head uncovered~~, but cataphracts favour ~~a full helm, ideally~~ decorated with wings. Carved or decorated black vambraces are often worn for additional protection.		Highborn armour tends to be full length and layered or segmented. Heavy black leather is common, sometimes with pieces of plate worn over it. The unconquered usually opt for lighter armour, but cataphracts often favour as much protection as they can get. Helms are commonly decorated with wings. Carved or decorated black vambraces are often worn for additional protection.

	Traditional lorica in hard leather or metal can work for Highborn, particularly if the suit is tooled or decorated or the outfit incorporates a Highborn style surcoat or cloak.		Traditional lorica in hard leather or metal can work for Highborn, particularly if the suit is tooled or decorated or the outfit incorporates a Highborn style surcoat or cloak.

Cyph: Added links to inappropriate costume guidelines

2024-04-15T15:32:17Z

Added links to inappropriate costume guidelines

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			==Inappropriate Costume==
			Whilst this look and feel page provides the ideal costume for the nation, it is important for players to familiarise themselves with the [[Costume\|general costume rules]] for further guidelines, including those for [[Costume#Inappropriate_Costume\|inappropriate costume]].

	{{Highguard Links}}		{{Highguard Links}}

Hailmur at 21:55, 6 February 2024

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	'''Regal, confident, righteous, stark, traditional, disciplined, militant, uncompromising.'''<br>		'''Regal, confident, righteous, stark, traditional, disciplined, militant, uncompromising.'''<br>
	The Highborn look is generally practical and restrained. Its beauty is in the small touches – the geometric trim on the robes, the exquisite ~~jewelry~~. Colours are deliberately stark and contrasting, and outfits in black and white are commonplace. Many members of a chapter choose to adopt similar garb, with the symbol of their chapter displayed prominently on the chest, shoulders, or at the breast. This is particularly true for Highborn warriors who show their solidarity and loyalty with their fellows by marching into battle decked in identical garb. Of all the nations of the Empire, the Highborn are the most inclined to uniformity, a visible display of their inner commitment to their shared faith and destiny.		The Highborn look is generally practical and restrained. Its beauty is in the small touches – the geometric trim on the robes, the exquisite jewellery. Colours are deliberately stark and contrasting, and outfits in black and white are commonplace. Many members of a chapter choose to adopt similar garb, with the symbol of their chapter displayed prominently on the chest, shoulders, or at the breast. This is particularly true for Highborn warriors who show their solidarity and loyalty with their fellows by marching into battle decked in identical garb. Of all the nations of the Empire, the Highborn are the most inclined to uniformity, a visible display of their inner commitment to their shared faith and destiny.

	Rather than displaying impractical frivolity in the cut of their garments, Highborn show their taste and wealth in jewellery, and the decoration of cloth. Jewelled and embellished trims at the hems of garments are popular, as is the intricate braiding of hair and heavy, elaborate jewellery.		Rather than displaying impractical frivolity in the cut of their garments, Highborn show their taste and wealth in jewellery, and the decoration of cloth. Jewelled and embellished trims at the hems of garments are popular, as is the intricate braiding of hair and heavy, elaborate jewellery.
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	<big>'''Materials</big><br>		<big>'''Materials</big><br>
	Highborn materials are usually processed, such as wool, cotton, silk and velvet. They are typically solid and of the highest quality available as befits the rank of the wearer.		Highborn materials are usually processed, such as wool, cotton, silk and velvet. They are typically solid and of the highest quality available as befits the rank of the wearer.

	<big>'''Colours</big><br>		<big>'''Colours</big><br>

Hailmur at 21:03, 6 February 2024

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	'''Regal, confident, righteous, stark, traditional, disciplined, militant, uncompromising.'''<br>		'''Regal, confident, righteous, stark, traditional, disciplined, militant, uncompromising.'''<br>

Hailmur at 02:37, 17 January 2024

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	==Overview==		==Overview==

Hailmur: /* Priests */

2024-01-17T02:34:11Z

Priests

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Hailmur: /* Clothing */

2024-01-17T02:33:01Z

Clothing

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	Highborn costume is elegant and flowing, long layered robes and tunics, dark coloured in starkly contrasting colours, most often simple layers of black and white or sometimes using black or white as a contrast to different colours. The Highborn are a militant people and this is often reflected in their dress.		Highborn costume is elegant and flowing, long layered robes and tunics, dark coloured in starkly contrasting colours, most often simple layers of black and white or sometimes using black or white as a contrast to different colours. The Highborn are a militant people and this is often reflected in their dress.
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