Navarr costumes - Revision history

Rafferty at 14:47, 12 January 2022

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	~~''Note: The tone~~ and ~~style of this page may need editing. All costume advice pages should be written in third person voice, using verbs that make clear that this page is advice, not direction.''~~		{{Costume Advice\|[[Navarr look and feel]]}}
			== Overview ==
	This page aims to offer help in creating a [[Navarr]] costume for those who want it. It provides a list of resources that players looking to create a costume, either purchasing one or making one may find useful. There is no one way to create the perfect costume, but the suggestions on this page will help to produce a great costume for Empire.		This page aims to offer help in creating a [[Navarr]] costume for those who want it. It provides a list of resources that players looking to create a costume, either purchasing one or making one may find useful. There is no one way to create the perfect costume, but the suggestions on this page will help to produce a great costume for Empire.

	~~== Overview ==~~

	Practicality is key- even the most settled Navarr will spend a good deal of their time in forests. So your typical Navarr wears trousers and tunics which are kept tight around the lower arms and legs to avoid catching on things. Clothes will have been worn and worn and mended and worn- but don't feel you need to look scrappy. Unhemmed fabric will fray quickly which is the opposite of what you want!		Practicality is key- even the most settled Navarr will spend a good deal of their time in forests. So your typical Navarr wears trousers and tunics which are kept tight around the lower arms and legs to avoid catching on things. Clothes will have been worn and worn and mended and worn- but don't feel you need to look scrappy. Unhemmed fabric will fray quickly which is the opposite of what you want!

Rafferty at 16:41, 19 February 2020

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	[[Category:Costume]]		[[Category:Costume]]
	~~[[Category:~~Navarr]]		{{Navarr Links}}
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	* Layers. A shirt with a tunic with some leather with a cloak will look epic with pouches and belts. But also remember you can take those layers off.		* Layers. A shirt with a tunic with some leather with a cloak will look epic with pouches and belts. But also remember you can take those layers off.
	* Feathers and beads are cheap accessories that will make kit pop. (but avoid looking like a native American!)		* Feathers and beads are cheap accessories that will make kit pop. (but avoid looking like a native American!)
	* Belts and pouches ~~are practical and very popular~~, but ~~try to avoid~~ webbing. Make sure you can use all those pouches too.		* Belts and pouches, but don't go full webbing. Make sure you can use all those pouches too.
	* Sew patches onto stuff.		* Sew patches onto stuff.
	* If it starts looking worn you won.		* If it starts looking worn you won.
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	* Remember tattoos matter. The moment someone sees them you are identified as navarr (or someone from another nation that needs skinning)		* Remember tattoos matter. The moment someone sees them you are identified as navarr (or someone from another nation that needs skinning)
	* Practical practical practical		* Practical practical practical
	* Remember not to feel disheartened ~~when~~ looking at other people's kit~~. Feel free to~~ ask advice ~~- everybody remembers what it was like to be a new player~~.		* Remember not to feel disheartened looking at other people's kit and ask for advice from lots of people.
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	== Overview ==		== Overview ==

	Practicality is ~~a core value for~~ the Navarr~~. Because they typically~~ spend a ~~great~~ deal of time in the ~~forest, it is rare~~ to ~~find Navarri wearing clothing that could snag or trip them up as they walk through tough terrain~~. ~~A character might find themselves at the sharp end of some Navarri wit if their costume is excessively showy~~ and ~~expensive~~-~~looking~~. ~~If on~~ the ~~other hand, one's clothing looks a decade old and extensively repaired, nobody will bat an eye.~~		Practicality is key- even the most settled Navarr will spend a good deal of their time in forests. So your typical Navarr wears trousers and tunics which are kept tight around the lower arms and legs to avoid catching on things. Clothes will have been worn and worn and mended and worn- but don't feel you need to look scrappy. Unhemmed fabric will fray quickly which is the opposite of what you want!

	Decoration of clothes and accessories is common but ~~not~~ essential~~, especially~~ for ~~new characters. Decorative items are a good way to make a statement about~~ the ~~character, but~~ they ~~should not be a burden~~ to ~~carry~~. Thorn, leaf, and flower motifs are often found, as are ~~any~~ other things you ~~might~~ find in ~~a forest~~. ~~Bones, stones,~~ feathers~~, leaves - if you can pick it up off the forest floor then it's suitable~~.		Decoration of clothes and accessories is common but by no means essential- for someone on the move it means they can take art with them without adding weight to their pack. Thorn, leaf, and flower motifs are often found, as are other things you find in forests. Hair can be decorated with beads and feathers.

	The woodland and autumnal colour palette is very important for Navarr, bringing the nation's look together far more than anything else. Sticking to browns and greens for the most part is a good ~~rule of thumb;~~ smaller amounts of ~~amber~~, ~~cream~~ and blood ~~red are~~ also ~~common. Conversely, bright colours (including white) that other nations might use to draw attention to themselves are to be generally avoided, except as accents~~.		The woodland and autumnal colour palette is very important for Navarr, bringing the nation's look together far more than anything else. Sticking to browns and greens for the most part is a good idea- smaller amounts of golds, creams and blood reds will also look good.

	~~If in doubt~~, ~~ask yourself "would I go hunting~~ in ~~this?". If you can walk through brambles~~ without ~~your sleeves, trousers and/~~or ~~dress~~ getting ~~hopelessly snagged and torn~~, ~~you~~'~~re on the right track. And if you can hide from a bandit in the undergrowth, so much the better~~.		Basically, can you run and sneak around a forest in it for days at a time without standing out like a sore thumb or getting caught in something? If so, it's good Navarr kit.

	Appropriate fabrics: Wool, linen, cotton (or synthetic substitutes that have the look) are all good - sticking to the colour palette is more important than what your clothes are made of. Furs and leathers are ~~also~~ good, but ~~keep in mind that~~ they ~~might be~~ difficult to wash for both you and your character. Plain colours that are then decorated or trimmed are more common than patterns but the Navarr are a resourceful people and their clothes are made of whatever they happened to buy in the market they were at that week, and that could be anywhere in the Empire~~. There's nothing wrong with standing out because you look good, as long as you're not sacrificing your mobility or your ability to get things done~~.		Appropriate fabrics: Nothing shiny! Wool, linen, cotton (or synthetic substitutes that have the look) are all good- sticking to the colour palette is more important than what your clothes are made of. Furs and leathers are good too but they are difficult to wash for both you and your character so are less likely to be worn next to the skin. Plain colours that are then decorated or trimmed are more common than patterns but the Navarr are a resourceful people and their clothes are made of whatever they happened to buy in the market they were at that week, and that could be anywhere in the Empire.

	<center>[[File:DanBrackensong.jpg]]<br>		<center>[[File:DanBrackensong.jpg]]<br>

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	==Making Guides and Examples==		==Making Guides and Examples==
	Navarr costumes~~, being mostly~~ leather and fur, require some care and specialist knowledge to create at home. For those people who are unfamiliar with leather work, there are plenty of resources available on the internet.		Navarr costumes often use a lot of leather and (to a lesser extent) fur, which require some care and specialist knowledge to create at home. For those people who are unfamiliar with leather work, there are plenty of resources available on the internet.

	*[http://www.alleycatscratch.com/lotr/LeatherS.htm Alley Cat Scratch]		*[http://www.alleycatscratch.com/lotr/LeatherS.htm Alley Cat Scratch]
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	===Armour===		===Armour===
	Thick hardened leather is the most common form of armour for the Navarr, occasionally supplemented with light chain or scale. Navarr armour often features an asymmetric pattern, with lines and closures that run diagonally across the body rather than vertically.		Thick, hardened leather is the most common form of armour for the Navarr, occasionally supplemented with light chain or scale. Navarr armour often features an asymmetric pattern, with lines and closures that run diagonally across the body rather than vertically.

	Existing suede jacks or lighter armour can be augmented with additional rigid leather plates either riveted or laced into place. Card templates may be overlaid to ensure sufficient clearance is left for existing buckles, lacing etc and are easily adjusted to provide a wide variety of patterns and combinations. Such templates can also ensure the most effective use of potentially expensive materials, minimising wastage and even enabling creative use of cheaper offcuts.		Existing suede jacks or lighter armour can be augmented with additional rigid leather plates either riveted or laced into place. Card templates may be overlaid to ensure sufficient clearance is left for existing buckles, lacing etc and are easily adjusted to provide a wide variety of patterns and combinations. Such templates can also ensure the most effective use of potentially expensive materials, minimising wastage and even enabling creative use of cheaper offcuts.

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2019-03-29T17:54:54Z

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	* Layers. A shirt with a tunic with some leather with a cloak will look epic with pouches and belts. But also remember you can take those layers off.		* Layers. A shirt with a tunic with some leather with a cloak will look epic with pouches and belts. But also remember you can take those layers off.
	* Feathers and beads are cheap accessories that will make kit pop. (but avoid looking like a native American!)		* Feathers and beads are cheap accessories that will make kit pop. (but avoid looking like a native American!)
	* Belts and pouches, but ~~don't go full~~ webbing. Make sure you can use all those pouches too.		* Belts and pouches are practical and very popular, but try to avoid webbing. Make sure you can use all those pouches too.
	* Sew patches onto stuff.		* Sew patches onto stuff.
	* If it starts looking worn you won.		* If it starts looking worn you won.
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	* Remember tattoos matter. The moment someone sees them you are identified as navarr (or someone from another nation that needs skinning)		* Remember tattoos matter. The moment someone sees them you are identified as navarr (or someone from another nation that needs skinning)
	* Practical practical practical		* Practical practical practical
	* Remember not to feel disheartened looking at other people's kit ~~and~~ ask ~~for~~ advice ~~from lots of people~~.		* Remember not to feel disheartened when looking at other people's kit. Feel free to ask advice - everybody remembers what it was like to be a new player.
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	Appropriate fabrics: Wool, linen, cotton (or synthetic substitutes that have the look) are all good - sticking to the colour palette is more important than what your clothes are made of. Furs and leathers are also good, but keep in mind that they might be difficult to wash for both you and your character. Plain colours that are then decorated or trimmed are more common than patterns but the Navarr are a resourceful people and their clothes are made of whatever they happened to buy in the market they were at that week, and that could be anywhere in the Empire. There's nothing wrong with standing out because you look good, as long as you're not sacrificing your mobility or your ability to get things done.		Appropriate fabrics: Wool, linen, cotton (or synthetic substitutes that have the look) are all good - sticking to the colour palette is more important than what your clothes are made of. Furs and leathers are also good, but keep in mind that they might be difficult to wash for both you and your character. Plain colours that are then decorated or trimmed are more common than patterns but the Navarr are a resourceful people and their clothes are made of whatever they happened to buy in the market they were at that week, and that could be anywhere in the Empire. There's nothing wrong with standing out because you look good, as long as you're not sacrificing your mobility or your ability to get things done.

	[[File:DanBrackensong.jpg]]<br>		<center>[[File:DanBrackensong.jpg]]<br>
	<sub>''A Navarr Thorn, armed and ready to fight''</sub>		<sub>''A Navarr Thorn, armed and ready to fight''</sub></center>

	==10 Quick Tips ==		==10 Quick Tips ==

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	Appropriate fabrics: Wool, linen, cotton (or synthetic substitutes that have the look) are all good - sticking to the colour palette is more important than what your clothes are made of. Furs and leathers are also good, but keep in mind that they might be difficult to wash for both you and your character. Plain colours that are then decorated or trimmed are more common than patterns but the Navarr are a resourceful people and their clothes are made of whatever they happened to buy in the market they were at that week, and that could be anywhere in the Empire. There's nothing wrong with standing out because you look good, as long as you're not sacrificing your mobility or your ability to get things done.		Appropriate fabrics: Wool, linen, cotton (or synthetic substitutes that have the look) are all good - sticking to the colour palette is more important than what your clothes are made of. Furs and leathers are also good, but keep in mind that they might be difficult to wash for both you and your character. Plain colours that are then decorated or trimmed are more common than patterns but the Navarr are a resourceful people and their clothes are made of whatever they happened to buy in the market they were at that week, and that could be anywhere in the Empire. There's nothing wrong with standing out because you look good, as long as you're not sacrificing your mobility or your ability to get things done.

	[[File:DanBrackensong.jpg]]		[[File:DanBrackensong.jpg]]<br>
	<sub>''A Navarr Thorn, armed and ready to fight''</sub>		<sub>''A Navarr Thorn, armed and ready to fight''</sub>

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	[[File:DanBrackensong.jpg]]		[[File:DanBrackensong.jpg]]
			<sub>''A Navarr Thorn, armed and ready to fight''</sub>

	==10 Quick Tips ==		==10 Quick Tips ==

Alexswabey: /* Overview */

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Overview

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	== Overview ==		== Overview ==

	Practicality is ~~key- even~~ the ~~most settled~~ Navarr ~~will~~ spend a ~~good~~ deal of ~~their~~ time in ~~forests. So your typical Navarr wears trousers and tunics which are kept tight around~~ the ~~lower arms and legs~~ to ~~avoid catching on things~~. ~~Clothes will have been worn and worn and mended~~ and ~~worn~~- ~~but don~~'~~t feel you need to look scrappy~~. ~~Unhemmed fabric will fray quickly which is the opposite of what you want!~~		Practicality is a core value for the Navarr. Because they typically spend a great deal of time in the forest, it is rare to find Navarri wearing clothing that could snag or trip them up as they walk through tough terrain. A character might find themselves at the sharp end of some Navarri wit if their costume is excessively showy and expensive-looking. If on the other hand, one's clothing looks a decade old and extensively repaired, nobody will bat an eye.

	Decoration of clothes and accessories is common but ~~by no means~~ essential- for ~~someone on~~ the ~~move it means~~ they ~~can take art with them without adding weight~~ to ~~their pack~~. Thorn, leaf, and flower motifs are often found, as are other things you find in ~~forests~~. ~~Hair~~ can ~~be decorated with beads and feathers~~.		Decoration of clothes and accessories is common but not essential, especially for new characters. Decorative items are a good way to make a statement about the character, but they should not be a burden to carry. Thorn, leaf, and flower motifs are often found, as are any other things you might find in a forest. Bones, stones, feathers, leaves - if you can pick it up off the forest floor then it's suitable.

	The woodland and autumnal colour palette is very important for Navarr, bringing the nation's look together far more than anything else. Sticking to browns and greens for the most part is a good ~~idea-~~ smaller amounts of ~~golds~~, ~~creams~~ and blood ~~reds will~~ also ~~look good~~.		The woodland and autumnal colour palette is very important for Navarr, bringing the nation's look together far more than anything else. Sticking to browns and greens for the most part is a good rule of thumb; smaller amounts of amber, cream and blood red are also common. Conversely, bright colours (including white) that other nations might use to draw attention to themselves are to be generally avoided, except as accents.

	~~Basically~~, can ~~you run~~ and ~~sneak around a forest in it for days at a time without standing out like a sore thumb~~ or getting ~~caught~~ in ~~something? If~~ so~~, it's good Navarr kit~~.		If in doubt, ask yourself "would I go hunting in this?". If you can walk through brambles without your sleeves, trousers and/or dress getting hopelessly snagged and torn, you're on the right track. And if you can hide from a bandit in the undergrowth, so much the better.

	Appropriate fabrics: ~~Nothing shiny!~~ Wool, linen, cotton (or synthetic substitutes that have the look) are all good- sticking to the colour palette is more important than what your clothes are made of. Furs and leathers are good ~~too~~ but they ~~are~~ difficult to wash for both you and your character ~~so are less likely to be worn next to the skin~~. Plain colours that are then decorated or trimmed are more common than patterns but the Navarr are a resourceful people and their clothes are made of whatever they happened to buy in the market they were at that week, and that could be anywhere in the Empire.		Appropriate fabrics: Wool, linen, cotton (or synthetic substitutes that have the look) are all good - sticking to the colour palette is more important than what your clothes are made of. Furs and leathers are also good, but keep in mind that they might be difficult to wash for both you and your character. Plain colours that are then decorated or trimmed are more common than patterns but the Navarr are a resourceful people and their clothes are made of whatever they happened to buy in the market they were at that week, and that could be anywhere in the Empire. There's nothing wrong with standing out because you look good, as long as you're not sacrificing your mobility or your ability to get things done.

	[[File:DanBrackensong.jpg]]		[[File:DanBrackensong.jpg]]