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Twiggy at 20:26, 12 July 2025

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	While the traditional coat is heavy leather and fur-lined, in warmer climates, the coats may be lighter leather. In the imperial heartland in summer, sensible Suaq may choose to wear linen or canvas versions.		While the traditional coat is heavy leather and fur-lined, in warmer climates, the coats may be lighter leather. In the imperial heartland in summer, sensible Suaq may choose to wear linen or canvas versions.

	~~Jewelry~~ is not unknown but tends to be more discreet than that favoured by the Steinr or even the Kallavesi. Shiny metal attracts attention and is often seen as at odds with the Suaq's role as hunters. Rather than metal torcs, rings, or bangles Suaq favour more natural materials - intricately tooled leather bracers, ivory or bone ornaments, feathers, and painted or engraved beads.		Jewellery is not unknown but tends to be more discreet than that favoured by the Steinr or even the Kallavesi. Shiny metal attracts attention and is often seen as at odds with the Suaq's role as hunters. Rather than metal torcs, rings, or bangles Suaq favour more natural materials - intricately tooled leather bracers, ivory or bone ornaments, feathers, and painted or engraved beads.
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			''See also [[Wintermark Costumes\|Wintermark costumes]] and [[Wintermark Culture and Customs#Icons and Artistry\|icons and artistry]].''
	==General Breakdown==		==General Breakdown==
	The look of Wintermark is much more varied than that of some other nations due to the presence of the three traditions. Regardless of which tradition someone follows, however, certain traditional elements remain widespread through the entire nation. The differences between the three traditions are expressed in the way they add to and adorn this basic style.		The look of Wintermark is much more varied than that of some other nations due to the presence of the three traditions. Regardless of which tradition someone follows, however, certain traditional elements remain widespread through the entire nation. The differences between the three traditions are expressed in the way they add to and adorn this basic style.
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	Weapons vary by tradition and individual choice, but are usually marked with [[runes]]. It is also common for Winterfolk - especially those of the Kallavesi tradition - to incorporate bird imagery into their day-to-day garb as [[Wintermark_culture_and_customs#Birds_and_feathers\|birds hold a special place]] in Wintermark culture.		Weapons vary by tradition and individual choice, but are usually marked with [[runes]]. It is also common for Winterfolk - especially those of the Kallavesi tradition - to incorporate bird imagery into their day-to-day garb as [[Wintermark_culture_and_customs#Birds_and_feathers\|birds hold a special place]] in Wintermark culture.

	~~''Also see [[Wintermark Costumes]] and [[Wintermark Culture and Customs#Icons and Artistry\|Wintermark Icons and Artistry]].''~~

	==Kallavesi==		==Kallavesi==

Hailmur at 23:33, 8 March 2025

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Hailmur: /* Kallavesi Images */

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Kallavesi Images

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	===Kallavesi Images===		===Kallavesi Images===
	This gallery contains images of Kallavesi characters taken from Empire events.		This gallery contains images of Kallavesi characters taken from Empire events.
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	~~{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~Winter Stormcrow.jpg~~\|width=250}}~~		Winter Stormcrow.jpg
	~~{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~Kallavesi Cambion.jpg~~\|width=250}}~~		Kallavesi Cambion.jpg
	~~{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~Kallavesi Axe.jpg~~\|width=250}}~~		Kallavesi Axe.jpg
	~~{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~Kallavesi Beads.jpg~~\|title=Decorative beads are a fine addition to any Kallavesi costume.\|width=278}}~~		Kallavesi Beads.jpg
	~~</row-fluid>~~		Kallavesi Striding.jpg
	~~<row-fluid>~~		Kallavesi Mystic.jpg
	~~{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~Kallavesi Striding.jpg~~\|width=250}}~~		Talvi.jpg
	~~{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~Kallavesi Mystic.jpg~~\|title=The mask worn by the central figure is quite stylised for a Kallavesi (an individual touch appropriate to a mystic), but the mantle of bird feathers is an excellent look.\|width=250}}~~		Kallavesi Naga.jpg
	~~{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~Talvi.jpg~~\|width=250}}~~		CM-140420-6722.jpg
	~~{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~Kallavesi Naga.jpg~~\|width=250}}~~		Woodland Kallavesi.jpg
	~~</row-fluid>~~		Kallavesi Hatchet Warrior.jpg
	~~<row-fluid>~~		KallavesiPainting.jpg
	~~{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~CM-140420-6722.jpg~~\|width=200}}~~		MysticFeathers.jpg
	~~{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~Kallavesi Hatchet Warrior.jpg~~\|width=250}}~~		</gallery>
	~~{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~KallavesiPainting.jpg~~\|width=250}}~~
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	~~{{CaptionedImage\|file=Woodland Kallavesi.jpg\|width=500}}~~
	~~{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~MysticFeathers.jpg~~\|title=Feathers are wound into the hair to gain mystic insight.\|width=500}}~~
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Hailmur: /* Inappropriate Costume */

2025-03-08T22:27:24Z

Inappropriate Costume

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	An LRP setting is defined as much by what you leave out as by what you include. In defining the Wintermark look we have actively chosen to exclude some elements. Please do not use any of the images or looks seen in this section. In particular please note that the Winterfolk were inspired by Saxons rather than Vikings and the setting does not include longships and the associated imagery.		An LRP setting is defined as much by what you leave out as by what you include. In defining the Wintermark look we have actively chosen to exclude some elements. Please do not use any of the images or looks seen in this section. In particular please note that the Winterfolk were inspired by Saxons rather than Vikings and the setting does not include longships and the associated imagery.
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	<~~span3~~>===Avoid: Hero ~~pants~~===		<span4>
	The ideal Wintermark trousers are tight, not baggy. The more Viking or Rus style hero pants are perfect for Varushka. It's perfectly acceptable to wear hero pants in Wintermark, it is simply that they are more suited to [[Varushka]].~~</span3>~~		===Avoid: Hero Pants===
	~~<span3>~~{{~~CaptionedImage~~\|file=VarushkanCostume5.jpg\|width=200~~\|align=left\|title=Costume by Robert Albrecht <br/> Picture taken by Daniel Wolfen~~}}</~~span3~~>		The ideal Wintermark trousers are tight, not baggy. The more Viking or Rus style hero pants are perfect for Varushka. It's perfectly acceptable to wear hero pants in Wintermark, it is simply that they are more suited to [[Varushka]].
	<~~span3~~>===Avoid: Thor’s ~~hammer~~===		{{ThreeColIconImage\|file=VarushkanCostume5.jpg\|width=200}}
	Thor’s Hammers have become as evocative and iconic as a crucifix. They are irrevocably associated with Thor, a deity ~~who~~ does not exist in the Empire game setting, so please avoid this specific piece of jewellery.~~</span3>~~		</span4>
	~~<span3>~~{{~~CaptionedImage~~\|file=HammerOfThor.jpg\|width=200~~\|align=left~~}}~~</span3>~~		<span4>
	</~~row-fluid~~>		===Avoid: Thor’s Hammer===
	<~~row-fluid~~>		Thor’s Hammers have become as evocative and iconic as a crucifix. They are irrevocably associated with Thor, a deity that does not exist in the Empire game setting, so please avoid this specific piece of jewellery.
	~~<span4>~~===Avoid: Horned ~~helmets~~===		{{ThreeColIconImage\|file=HammerOfThor.jpg\|width=200}}
	The Steinr draw their inspiration from traditional Saxon imagery as well as the Rohirrim, rather than the Vikings. In particular horned helmets, like the one shown, are completely inappropriate for the nation.~~</span4>~~		</span4>
	{{~~CaptionedImage~~\|file=Horned Helmet.jpg\|width=~~230~~}}		<span4>
			===Avoid: Horned Helmets===
			The Steinr draw their inspiration from traditional Saxon imagery as well as the Rohirrim, rather than the Vikings. In particular horned helmets, like the one shown, are completely inappropriate for the nation.
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	{{Wintermark Links}}		{{Wintermark Links}}

Hailmur at 19:25, 21 February 2025

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	==Icons and Artistry==		==Icons and Artistry==
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=birds.png\|align=right\|width=200}}
	There are no official or standard symbols for the Wintermark virtuous birds. Individual crafters are free to create their own sigils to reflect the virtue of a bird they are depicting. However you are welcome to use the beautiful designs created by Susan Cook which are available as [http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/resources/downloads/birds.ai a vector file] or as [http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/resources/downloads/birds.pdf a .pdf].		There are no official or standard symbols for the Wintermark virtuous birds. Individual crafters are free to create their own sigils to reflect the virtue of a bird they are depicting. However you are welcome to use the beautiful designs created by Susan Cook which are available as [http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/resources/downloads/birds.ai a vector file] or as [http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/resources/downloads/birds.pdf a .pdf].

Hailmur: /* Steinr Images */

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Steinr Images

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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Thane Thanmir Hrafnar.jpg\|title=This wealthy thane can afford expensive dyes and fine embroidery. Note the bird motif.\|width=200}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Thane Thanmir Hrafnar.jpg\|title=This wealthy thane can afford expensive dyes and fine embroidery. Note the bird motif.\|width=200}}
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Steinr Changeling.jpg\|title=Leather armour over knee-length tunic.\|width=200}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Steinr Changeling.jpg\|title=Leather armour over knee-length tunic.\|width=200}}
	~~{{CaptionedImage\|file=Going Somewhere.jpg\|width=200}}~~
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Dour Steinr.png\|title=Steinr wear heavy leather over chain in battle.\|width=190}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Dour Steinr.png\|title=Steinr wear heavy leather over chain in battle.\|width=190}}
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Cyph: /* Images to avoid */ Added links to inappropriate costume guidelines

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Images to avoid: Added links to inappropriate costume guidelines

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	==~~Images to avoid~~==		==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]]

	An LRP setting is defined as much by what you leave out as by what you include. In defining the Wintermark look we have actively chosen to exclude some elements. Please do not use any of the images or looks seen in this section. In particular please note that the Winterfolk were inspired by Saxons rather than Vikings and the setting does not include longships and the associated imagery.		An LRP setting is defined as much by what you leave out as by what you include. In defining the Wintermark look we have actively chosen to exclude some elements. Please do not use any of the images or looks seen in this section. In particular please note that the Winterfolk were inspired by Saxons rather than Vikings and the setting does not include longships and the associated imagery.
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Rosemary: /* Icons and Artistry */

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Icons and Artistry

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	==Icons and Artistry==		==Icons and Artistry==
	There are no official or standard symbols for the Wintermark virtuous birds. Individual ~~craftsmen~~ are free to create their own sigils to reflect the virtue of a bird they are depicting. However you are welcome to use the beautiful designs created by Susan Cook which are available as [http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/resources/downloads/birds.ai a vector file] or as [http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/resources/downloads/birds.pdf a .pdf].		There are no official or standard symbols for the Wintermark virtuous birds. Individual crafters are free to create their own sigils to reflect the virtue of a bird they are depicting. However you are welcome to use the beautiful designs created by Susan Cook which are available as [http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/resources/downloads/birds.ai a vector file] or as [http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/resources/downloads/birds.pdf a .pdf].

	==Wintermark Magicians==		==Wintermark Magicians==

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	* '''Materials:''' Furs and hides, ivory, scrimshaw carved bone items.		* '''Materials:''' Furs and hides, ivory, scrimshaw carved bone items.
	* '''Colours:''' Light, washed out tones of cream, ivory, taupe, pale grey.		* '''Colours:''' Light, washed out tones of cream, ivory, taupe, pale grey.
	In addition to the thigh-length tunic, a Suaq commonly wears a heavy coat - an iconic piece of clothing for this tradition. These heavy coats protect them against the cold and the elements, and have become a symbol of their independence and self-reliance. Commonly made of reindeer and seal skin, they are turned fur side in for warmth. Ideally, the heavy fur coats are richly decorated with important symbols — designs of ~~totem~~ animals and symbols of enemies a warrior has killed are common as are the ubiquitous [[Wintermark_culture_and_customs#Birds_and_feathers\|bird]] images and [[runes]] common to all Winterfolk.		In addition to the thigh-length tunic, a Suaq commonly wears a heavy coat - an iconic piece of clothing for this tradition. These heavy coats protect them against the cold and the elements, and have become a symbol of their independence and self-reliance. Commonly made of reindeer and seal skin, they are turned fur side in for warmth. Ideally, the heavy fur coats are richly decorated with important symbols — designs of animals and symbols of enemies a warrior has killed are common as are the ubiquitous [[Wintermark_culture_and_customs#Birds_and_feathers\|bird]] images and [[runes]] common to all Winterfolk.

	While the traditional coat is heavy leather and fur-lined, in warmer climates, the coats may be lighter leather. In the imperial heartland in summer, sensible Suaq may choose to wear linen or canvas versions.		While the traditional coat is heavy leather and fur-lined, in warmer climates, the coats may be lighter leather. In the imperial heartland in summer, sensible Suaq may choose to wear linen or canvas versions.
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	[[Mystic\|Mystics]] are primarily drawn from the Kallavesi tradition. Most supplement their tradition's iconic costume with an animal headdress decorated with feathers and fur.		[[Mystic\|Mystics]] are primarily drawn from the Kallavesi tradition. Most supplement their tradition's iconic costume with an animal headdress decorated with feathers and fur.
	<br><br>'''Icewalker'''<br>		<br><br>'''Icewalker'''<br>
	The Suaq make up the majority of the savy [[Wintermark_magical_traditions#Icewalkers\|icewalkers]]. They wear clothing appropriate to their tradition but supplemented with jewellery and amulets. Unlike runesmiths, their magical accoutrements are more likely to be adorned with stylised animals or symbols of a person nature with only a scattering of runes. Non-Suaq Icewalkers may adopt the Suaq tradition of painting ~~animal totems~~ on their mage armour or clothing.		The Suaq make up the majority of the savy [[Wintermark_magical_traditions#Icewalkers\|icewalkers]]. They wear clothing appropriate to their tradition but supplemented with jewellery and amulets. Unlike runesmiths, their magical accoutrements are more likely to be adorned with stylised animals or symbols of a person nature with only a scattering of runes. Non-Suaq Icewalkers may adopt the Suaq tradition of painting animals on their mage armour or clothing.
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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Suaq at Ease.jpg\|title=This Suaq's Runesmith's costume includes accents drawing on Steinr imagery - not the wide belt marked with runes.\|caption=Suaq Runesmith\|width=250}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Suaq at Ease.jpg\|title=This Suaq's Runesmith's costume includes accents drawing on Steinr imagery - not the wide belt marked with runes.\|caption=Suaq Runesmith\|width=250}}

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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Thane Thanmir Hrafnar.jpg\|title=This wealthy thane can afford expensive dyes and fine embroidery. Note the bird motif.\|width=200}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Thane Thanmir Hrafnar.jpg\|title=This wealthy thane can afford expensive dyes and fine embroidery. Note the bird motif.\|width=200}}
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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Dour Steinr.png\|title=Steinr wear heavy leather over chain in battle.\|width=190}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Dour Steinr.png\|title=Steinr wear heavy leather over chain in battle.\|width=190}}
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