Varushka look and feel - Revision history

Cyph at 15:43, 15 April 2024

2024-04-15T15:43:02Z

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	==~~Things you're unlikely to see~~==		==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]]

	*Varushka is not a catch all culture for all things cool and Eastern European/Russian. It would be surprising to find short braided cavalry jackets (eg Hussar's jackets) worn by Varushkans rather than the long swirling coats they favour.		*Varushka is not a catch all culture for all things cool and Eastern European/Russian. It would be surprising to find short braided cavalry jackets (eg Hussar's jackets) worn by Varushkans rather than the long swirling coats they favour.
	*Similarly big fur hats and tiny waistcoats - Cossack style - are not commonly worn and neither are Cossack dances a common form of Varushkan entertainment.		*Similarly big fur hats and tiny waistcoats - Cossack style - are not commonly worn and neither are Cossack dances a common form of Varushkan entertainment.
	* It may seem a short step from some of the costume guidance and the cold of Varushkan lands to Vikings and then to Thor's Hammer symbols. As Thor doesn't exist in the world of Empire the iconic symbol (much like the Christian Cross in Highguard) is best avoided where possible.		* It may seem a short step from some of the costume guidance and the cold of Varushkan lands to Vikings and then to Thor's Hammer symbols. As Thor doesn't exist in the world of Empire the iconic symbol (much like the Christian Cross in Highguard) is best avoided where possible.

	~~==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]]

	{{Varushka Links}}		{{Varushka Links}}

Cyph: /* Things you're unlikely to see */ Added links to inappropriate costume guidelines

2024-04-15T15:39:41Z

Things you're unlikely to see: Added links to inappropriate costume guidelines

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	*Similarly big fur hats and tiny waistcoats - Cossack style - are not commonly worn and neither are Cossack dances a common form of Varushkan entertainment.		*Similarly big fur hats and tiny waistcoats - Cossack style - are not commonly worn and neither are Cossack dances a common form of Varushkan entertainment.
	* It may seem a short step from some of the costume guidance and the cold of Varushkan lands to Vikings and then to Thor's Hammer symbols. As Thor doesn't exist in the world of Empire the iconic symbol (much like the Christian Cross in Highguard) is best avoided where possible.		* It may seem a short step from some of the costume guidance and the cold of Varushkan lands to Vikings and then to Thor's Hammer symbols. As Thor doesn't exist in the world of Empire the iconic symbol (much like the Christian Cross in Highguard) is best avoided where possible.

			==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]]

	{{Varushka Links}}		{{Varushka Links}}

Hailmur: /* Hats */

2024-01-14T18:03:12Z

Hats

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	A Suspected Criminal and a Superlative Hat.jpg		A Suspected Criminal and a Superlative Hat.jpg
			Emerald Hat.jpg
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Hailmur at 10:46, 11 January 2024

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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=A Collective Noun of Varushkans.png\|align=left\|width=600\|caption=Varushkan dress is practical, but made from rich cloth beautifully embroidered.}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=A Collective Noun of Varushkans.png\|align=left\|width=600\|caption=Varushkan dress is practical, but made from rich cloth beautifully embroidered.}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==

Hailmur at 21:00, 10 January 2024

2024-01-10T21:00:49Z

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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~Snowy Vale~~.~~jpg~~\|align=left\|width=600\|caption=Varushkan dress is practical, but made from rich cloth beautifully embroidered.}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=A Collective Noun of Varushkans.png\|align=left\|width=600\|caption=Varushkan dress is practical, but made from rich cloth beautifully embroidered.}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	'''Dour, stern, uncompromising, wise, cunning, prosperous, rich, powerful.'''<br>		'''Dour, stern, uncompromising, wise, cunning, prosperous, rich, powerful.'''<br>

Hailmur at 20:28, 10 January 2024

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	Who Turned Out the Lights?.jpg		Who Turned Out the Lights?.jpg
	Vartansy2.jpg		Vartansy2.jpg
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			===Volhovs===
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			Venturing Volhov.jpg
			Considering Volhov.jpg
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Hailmur: /* Hats */

2024-01-10T20:18:31Z

Hats

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	===Hats===		===Hats===
	Varushkan hats may be simple embroidered round caps trimmed with fur (you can find a simple tutorial for making this kind of hat [[How to - Make a fur hat\|here]]),or else pointed caps that fold over the head.		Varushkan hats may be simple embroidered round caps trimmed with fur (you can find a simple tutorial for making this kind of hat [[How to - Make a fur hat\|here]]), kokoshnik in the appropriate colours, or else pointed caps that fold over the head.
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	Naga Boyar with an Excellent Kokoshnik.jpg		Naga Boyar with an Excellent Kokoshnik.jpg

Hailmur: /* Clothing */

2024-01-10T20:14:58Z

Clothing

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	For jewellery the most common material is amber and silver. Hunters carry amulets and talismans designed to protect them from the monsters that might otherwise hunt them in turn.		For jewellery the most common material is amber and silver. Hunters carry amulets and talismans designed to protect them from the monsters that might otherwise hunt them in turn.
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	~~Grim Draughir~~.jpg		Scandal in Skoremujac.png
	~~GremaniCabalists~~.jpg		Troubled in Triosk.jpg
	~~Singing Gremani~~.jpg		I'd Apologise But I'm Right.jpg
	~~VarushkanCostume5~~.jpg		Wand Drum and Eagle.jpg
	~~HearthAndHoney~~.jpg		Kostjya6881.png
	~~Consecration of Courage~~.jpg		This Aunty Brings Agony.jpg
			Sitting in Srodkoja.jpg
			Dancing in Delev.jpg
			Walking in Wieliczka.jpg
			Perturbed in Perumaki.jpg
			Vladimir in Volodmartz.jpg
			Vesna the Vendor.jpg
			Yulia's Reaction.jpg
			Logging That For Later.jpg
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Hailmur: /* Decoration and Embroidery */

2024-01-10T19:47:30Z

Decoration and Embroidery

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	Fur is used extensively to trim garments of all kinds including armour. When trims are added it tends to be in bands of colour around the upper arms and hems. The most distinctive feature of Varushkan costume is the intricate embroidery that provides a strong contrast. Embroidery stands out as a mark of the wearer’s wealth - and is most commonly seen in bands and hems not across whole garments.		Fur is used extensively to trim garments of all kinds including armour. When trims are added it tends to be in bands of colour around the upper arms and hems. The most distinctive feature of Varushkan costume is the intricate embroidery that provides a strong contrast. Embroidery stands out as a mark of the wearer’s wealth - and is most commonly seen in bands and hems not across whole garments.
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			Cheerful Changeling Kalina.jpg
			And They Were Roommates.jpg
			Double Decoration.jpg
			Beautiful Flowery Embroidery.jpg
			Fur Trimmed Hat but the Belt is Too High.jpg
			Excellently Embellished Embroidery.jpg
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Hailmur: /* Decoration and Embroidery */

2024-01-10T19:26:48Z

Decoration and Embroidery

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	Fur is used extensively to trim garments of all kinds including armour. When trims are added it tends to be in bands of colour around the upper arms and hems. The most distinctive feature of Varushkan costume is the intricate embroidery that provides a strong contrast. Embroidery stands out as a mark of the wearer’s wealth - and is most commonly seen in bands and hems not across whole garments.		Fur is used extensively to trim garments of all kinds including armour. When trims are added it tends to be in bands of colour around the upper arms and hems. The most distinctive feature of Varushkan costume is the intricate embroidery that provides a strong contrast. Embroidery stands out as a mark of the wearer’s wealth - and is most commonly seen in bands and hems not across whole garments.
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	~~VarushkanEmbroidery1.jpg~~
	~~VarushkanEmbroidery2.jpg~~
	~~Katja Yulechka Vladof.jpg~~
	~~VarushkanEmbroidery3.jpg~~
	~~VarushkanEmbroidery4.jpg~~

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	===Hats===		===Hats===
	Varushkan hats may be simple embroidered round caps trimmed with fur (you can find a simple tutorial for making this kind of hat [[How to - Make a fur hat\|here]]),or else pointed caps that fold over the head.		Varushkan hats may be simple embroidered round caps trimmed with fur (you can find a simple tutorial for making this kind of hat [[How to - Make a fur hat\|here]]),or else pointed caps that fold over the head.