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Version 1.1
Last Updated 28/3/122
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“Great deeds are eternal.”
Few lands espouse the heroic ideal in quite the same way the Dawnish do. When people  
Few lands espouse the heroic ideal in quite the same way the Dawnish do. When people  
think of the Dawn they imagine her favoured sons and daughters, the nobility arrayed  
think of the [[Dawn]] they imagine her favoured sons and daughters, the nobility arrayed  
in armour, weapons drawn, eagerly seeking battle. Before them stand the minstrels,  
in armour, weapons drawn, eagerly seeking battle. Before them stand the minstrels,  
singing the epic lays of past heroes. And behind them, the war wizards, giving their  
singing the epic lays of past heroes. And behind them, the war wizards, giving their  
strength to the battle.
strength to the battle.
Knights-errant travel the land, seeking an opportunity to prove themselves and achieve  
Knights-errant travel the land, seeking an opportunity to prove themselves and achieve  
glory. Their nobility give battle in the tourney to judge who is fit to rule. The people  
glory. Their nobility give battle in the tourney to judge who is fit to rule. The people  
turn their eyes on the enemies of the Empire, seeking victory and renown.
turn their eyes on the enemies of the Empire, seeking victory and renown.
Alone amongst the nations of the Empire, the Dawn has never given up land to the  
Alone amongst the nations of the Empire, the Dawn has never given up land to the  
barbarians. But the aspiration to achieve great things is not just found on the battlefield.  
barbarians. But the aspiration to achieve great things is not just found on the battlefield.  
Every Dawnish feels that same urge, this is a nation that eats and drinks glory.
Every Dawnish feels that same urge, this is a nation that eats and drinks glory.
Great men and women may be forgotten. Great deeds are eternal.
Great men and women may be forgotten. Great deeds are eternal.
Overview
 
==Overview==
Dawn is the land of valour; the classical images of gleaming plate, of brightly coloured  
Dawn is the land of valour; the classical images of gleaming plate, of brightly coloured  
banners and traditional heraldic devices provide the imagery for the nation. Where  
banners and traditional heraldic devices provide the imagery for the nation. Where  
the Marches is gritty and down to earth, Dawn is the opposite, almost block primary  
the Marches is gritty and down to earth, Dawn is the opposite, almost block primary  
colours. There is a sumptuous nature to the materials and tones used, idealistic in  
colours. There is a sumptuous nature to the materials and tones used, idealistic in  
design instead of practical. Arthurian, pre-raphaelite and the Gothic revival movements  
design instead of practical. Arthurian, pre-Raphaelite and the Gothic revival movements  
all provide strong themes and forms to the nation.
all provide strong themes and forms to the nation.
There is a touch of tragic flaw to the people here though also, with elements of  
There is a touch of tragic flaw to the people here though also, with elements of  
Shakespeares tragedies threaded through their lives, leaving shadow in contrast to all  
Shakespeares tragedies threaded through their lives, leaving shadow in contrast to all  
the glorious polished armour.
the glorious polished armour.
Feel
 
==Feel==
Arthurian, flawed, gleaming, pre-raphaelite, romantic, shakespearean, tragic, valiant.
Arthurian, flawed, gleaming, pre-raphaelite, romantic, shakespearean, tragic, valiant.
Icons and important Images
 
==Icons and important Images==
The Dawn flag is a golden sun-in-splendour against a blue field. Heraldry is ubiquitous  
The Dawn flag is a golden sun-in-splendour against a blue field. Heraldry is ubiquitous  
– regional, national and personal. Every house has their own heraldry and banner as do  
– regional, national and personal. Every house has their own heraldry and banner as do  
groups of Questing Knights and Knights-errant. Even the weaver’s cabals are entitled  
groups of Questing Knights and Knights-errant. Even the weaver’s cabals are entitled  
to their own device.
to their own device.
Heraldry in Dawn largely uses the mythical beasts – gryphons, lions, unicorns, dragons  
Heraldry in Dawn largely uses the mythical beasts – gryphons, lions, unicorns, dragons  
as opposed to the more earthly boars, bulls and stags of the Marches.3
as opposed to the more earthly boars, bulls and stags of the Marches.3
Breakdown
 
•Influences:  Idealised high medieval. Gothic Revial, Pre-raphaelite, Arthurian
==Breakdown==
•Materials:  Linen, velvet, silk, damask, brocade, fur linings and trim, butter soft  
===Influences===
Idealised high medieval. Gothic Revial, Pre-raphaelite, Arthurian
===Materials===
Linen, velvet, silk, damask, brocade, fur linings and trim, butter soft  
kid leather and suedes.
kid leather and suedes.
•Colours:  The palette is summer, a meadow in full bloom. It’s a myriad of  
===Colours===
The palette is summer, a meadow in full bloom. It’s a myriad of  
bright, floral colours, accented with some darker jewel shades. Gold,  
bright, floral colours, accented with some darker jewel shades. Gold,  
emerald green, bright reds, clear sky blues set off against an occasional  
emerald green, bright reds, clear sky blues set off against an occasional  
sumptuous black. Whatever the colour it should be vivid and lush but  
sumptuous black. Whatever the colour it should be vivid and lush but  
remain tasteful.
remain tasteful.
•Clothing:  The basic dress for both genders is a long robe with full sleeves, called  
===Clothing===
The basic dress for both genders is a long robe with full sleeves, called  
a houppelande. The cloth may be silk, velvet, brocade or fine wool and  
a houppelande. The cloth may be silk, velvet, brocade or fine wool and  
could be subtly patterned.
could be subtly patterned.
  Women might eschew a robe in favour of a dress with simple flowing  
 
Women might eschew a robe in favour of a dress with simple flowing  
lines and quite a low neck line, possibly revealing a chemise below.  
lines and quite a low neck line, possibly revealing a chemise below.  
Men will wear their houppelandes over a long shirt, well cut trousers  
Men will wear their houppelandes over a long shirt, well cut trousers  
and high boots.
and high boots.
Headgear for both sexes is extravagant, and it is definitely  
Headgear for both sexes is extravagant, and it is definitely  
headgear rather than hats. Men will wear a chaperon to  
headgear rather than hats. Men will wear a chaperon to  
impress, and women’s headresses are the stuff of fantasy.  
impress, and women’s headresses are the stuff of fantasy.  
Filets, circlets and headbands are also popular for all whether made of  
Filets, circlets and headbands are also popular for all whether made of  
gold or simple leather.
gold or simple leather.
  Jewellery is exquisite - a jewelled dagger sheath, a filigreed necklace, a  
 
Jewellery is exquisite - a jewelled dagger sheath, a filigreed necklace, a  
pair of combs, even the poorest will have a piece of treasured jewellery  
pair of combs, even the poorest will have a piece of treasured jewellery  
handed down.
handed down.
•Armour:  Most knights wear the heaviest and most flamboyant armour they can  
 
===Armour===
Most knights wear the heaviest and most flamboyant armour they can  
afford, often covered with a surcoat bearing their personal or house  
afford, often covered with a surcoat bearing their personal or house  
heraldry. Some will wear mail, some with plated reinforcement, and  
heraldry. Some will wear mail, some with plated reinforcement, and  
some a full harness. Knights Errant often wear less armour but everyone  
some a full harness. Knights Errant often wear less armour but everyone  
who is part of a noble house will sport their colours.
who is part of a noble house will sport their colours.
  High quality leather armour mimics the form of plate – breastplates,  
 
High quality leather armour mimics the form of plate – breastplates,  
gorgets with articulated arms, vambraces etc may all be worn and often  
gorgets with articulated arms, vambraces etc may all be worn and often  
bear their owners’ heraldry as a form of rich decoration. Full length  
bear their owners’ heraldry as a form of rich decoration. Full length  
‘coats’ of leather scale or plates may be worn alone or under more  
‘coats’ of leather scale or plates may be worn alone or under more  
leather armour.
leather armour.
  The armour is designed not only to protect in war but also to proclaim  
 
The armour is designed not only to protect in war but also to proclaim  
their glory and make their deeds all the more memorable.4
their glory and make their deeds all the more memorable.4
•Shields:  Shields are highly popular in Dawn, as much for their decoration as  
 
===Shields===
Shields are highly popular in Dawn, as much for their decoration as  
their ability to protect. Heater shields are the facoured shape, decorated  
their ability to protect. Heater shields are the facoured shape, decorated  
with personal or household devices.
with personal or household devices.
•Weapons:  The archetypal Dawnish weapon is the medieval broadsword, but  
 
===Weapons===
The archetypal Dawnish weapon is the medieval broadsword, but  
warhammers and maces are also used. One-handed ornate axes are also  
warhammers and maces are also used. One-handed ornate axes are also  
used. Missile weapons are rare, archery is seen as a fitting contest of  
used. Missile weapons are rare, archery is seen as a fitting contest of  
skill, rather than a glorious weapon of war.5
skill, rather than a glorious weapon of war.
Images - Dawn Knights in Plate
 
==Details==
===Dawn Knights in Plate===
The very wealthiest Dawn Knights possess a harness of plate, but it is more than just armour.  
The very wealthiest Dawn Knights possess a harness of plate, but it is more than just armour.  
It can be etched, engraved or decorated like the armour in A Knights Tale or Jamie Lannister’s  
It can be etched, engraved or decorated like the armour in A Knights Tale or Jamie Lannister’s  
breastplate with his house symbol onf the chest. Alternatively a rich embroided cloak thrown  
breastplate with his house symbol onf the chest. Alternatively a rich embroided cloak thrown  
hanging over the plate, or a beautiful jupon like the one Henry is wearing emphasizes the  
hanging over the plate, or a beautiful jupon like the one Henry is wearing emphasizes the  
knight’s regal nature.6
knight’s regal nature.
Images - Shields
 
===Shields===
The traditional Dawnish shield is a heater or kite  
The traditional Dawnish shield is a heater or kite  
shield. Whatever the shape, a shield is the perfect  
shield. Whatever the shape, a shield is the perfect  
place for a Dawnish noble to display their personal  
place for a Dawnish noble to display their personal  
arms or the insignia of their house.7
arms or the insignia of their house.
Images - Mail
 
===Mail===
Mail is higly valued, either worn under plate or by itself. Ideally such armour should include  
Mail is higly valued, either worn under plate or by itself. Ideally such armour should include  
a surcoat or a robe decorated with a house symbol, often a fabulous beast like the dragon.8
a surcoat or a robe decorated with a house symbol, often a fabulous beast like the dragon.
Images - Dawn Knights in Leather
 
===Dawn Knights in Leather===
Leather armour is common in Dawn, and is often worn by yeomen and Knight-errants. It  
Leather armour is common in Dawn, and is often worn by yeomen and Knight-errants. It  
should range from simple protection to something designed to look as stunning as possible.9
should range from simple protection to something designed to look as stunning as possible.
Images - Male Nobility
 
===Male Nobility===
Noble costume should be resplendent. The cut is  
Noble costume should be resplendent. The cut is  
simple - sleves may be dagged but are not slashed or  
simple - sleeves may be dagged but are not slashed or  
puffed - but the fabrics are luxurious, the colours  
puffed - but the fabrics are luxurious, the colours  
are rich and hems are lined with fur or ermine. 10
are rich and hems are lined with fur or ermine.
Images - Male Nobility
 
Male costume is often in house colours or embroidered  
Male costume is often in house colours or embroidered  
with the house’s device.11
with the house’s device.
Images - Female Nobility
 
===Female Nobility===
Like the male costume, the cut is simple, but the materials, the colours, the linings and the  
Like the male costume, the cut is simple, but the materials, the colours, the linings and the  
trims are rich, detailed and luxurious. Silk, velvet and brocade are ideal.121314
trims are rich, detailed and luxurious. Silk, velvet and brocade are ideal.
Images - Children
 
===Children===
Young children are an opportunity for noble houses to display their wealth and power. Pages  
Young children are an opportunity for noble houses to display their wealth and power. Pages  
are dressed in robes decorated with the house symbols. Older children, noble or yoeman  
are dressed in robes decorated with the house symbols. Older children, noble or yoeman  
want the most expensive clothes their parents can afford15
want the most expensive clothes their parents can afford
Images - Headwear
 
===Headwear===
Dawnish Headwear encompasses all the more elaborate medieval variety of hats, up to the  
Dawnish Headwear encompasses all the more elaborate medieval variety of hats, up to the  
start of the Renaissance. Regal jewellery such as crowns and tiaras are common for all earls  
start of the Renaissance. Regal jewellery such as crowns and tiaras are common for all earls  
and powerful nobles.16
and powerful nobles.
Images - Jewellery
 
===Jewellery===
Jewellery is an import part of costume for male  
Jewellery is an import part of costume for male  
and female Dawnish nobility. Idealy it should be  
and female Dawnish nobility. Idealy it should be  
ornate and bejewelled to emphasize the status of  
ornate and bejewelled to emphasize the status of  
the wearer. 17
the wearer.  
Images - Yeomen
 
===Yeomen===
Dawnish yeomen wear less resplendent costume than their betters, but many are prosperous  
Dawnish yeomen wear less resplendent costume than their betters, but many are prosperous  
and most still dream of joining the nobility. They mix easily with the nobility and richer  
and most still dream of joining the nobility. They mix easily with the nobility and richer  

Revision as of 10:38, 1 June 2012

Flavour

Few lands espouse the heroic ideal in quite the same way the Dawnish do. When people think of the Dawn they imagine her favoured sons and daughters, the nobility arrayed in armour, weapons drawn, eagerly seeking battle. Before them stand the minstrels, singing the epic lays of past heroes. And behind them, the war wizards, giving their strength to the battle.

Knights-errant travel the land, seeking an opportunity to prove themselves and achieve glory. Their nobility give battle in the tourney to judge who is fit to rule. The people turn their eyes on the enemies of the Empire, seeking victory and renown.

Alone amongst the nations of the Empire, the Dawn has never given up land to the barbarians. But the aspiration to achieve great things is not just found on the battlefield. Every Dawnish feels that same urge, this is a nation that eats and drinks glory.

Great men and women may be forgotten. Great deeds are eternal.

Overview

Dawn is the land of valour; the classical images of gleaming plate, of brightly coloured banners and traditional heraldic devices provide the imagery for the nation. Where the Marches is gritty and down to earth, Dawn is the opposite, almost block primary colours. There is a sumptuous nature to the materials and tones used, idealistic in design instead of practical. Arthurian, pre-Raphaelite and the Gothic revival movements all provide strong themes and forms to the nation.

There is a touch of tragic flaw to the people here though also, with elements of Shakespeares tragedies threaded through their lives, leaving shadow in contrast to all the glorious polished armour.

Feel

Arthurian, flawed, gleaming, pre-raphaelite, romantic, shakespearean, tragic, valiant.

Icons and important Images

The Dawn flag is a golden sun-in-splendour against a blue field. Heraldry is ubiquitous – regional, national and personal. Every house has their own heraldry and banner as do groups of Questing Knights and Knights-errant. Even the weaver’s cabals are entitled to their own device.

Heraldry in Dawn largely uses the mythical beasts – gryphons, lions, unicorns, dragons as opposed to the more earthly boars, bulls and stags of the Marches.3

Breakdown

Influences

Idealised high medieval. Gothic Revial, Pre-raphaelite, Arthurian

Materials

Linen, velvet, silk, damask, brocade, fur linings and trim, butter soft kid leather and suedes.

Colours

The palette is summer, a meadow in full bloom. It’s a myriad of bright, floral colours, accented with some darker jewel shades. Gold, emerald green, bright reds, clear sky blues set off against an occasional sumptuous black. Whatever the colour it should be vivid and lush but remain tasteful.

Clothing

The basic dress for both genders is a long robe with full sleeves, called a houppelande. The cloth may be silk, velvet, brocade or fine wool and could be subtly patterned.

Women might eschew a robe in favour of a dress with simple flowing lines and quite a low neck line, possibly revealing a chemise below. Men will wear their houppelandes over a long shirt, well cut trousers and high boots.

Headgear for both sexes is extravagant, and it is definitely headgear rather than hats. Men will wear a chaperon to impress, and women’s headresses are the stuff of fantasy.

Filets, circlets and headbands are also popular for all whether made of gold or simple leather.

Jewellery is exquisite - a jewelled dagger sheath, a filigreed necklace, a pair of combs, even the poorest will have a piece of treasured jewellery handed down.

Armour

Most knights wear the heaviest and most flamboyant armour they can afford, often covered with a surcoat bearing their personal or house heraldry. Some will wear mail, some with plated reinforcement, and some a full harness. Knights Errant often wear less armour but everyone who is part of a noble house will sport their colours.

High quality leather armour mimics the form of plate – breastplates, gorgets with articulated arms, vambraces etc may all be worn and often bear their owners’ heraldry as a form of rich decoration. Full length ‘coats’ of leather scale or plates may be worn alone or under more leather armour.

The armour is designed not only to protect in war but also to proclaim their glory and make their deeds all the more memorable.4

Shields

Shields are highly popular in Dawn, as much for their decoration as their ability to protect. Heater shields are the facoured shape, decorated with personal or household devices.

Weapons

The archetypal Dawnish weapon is the medieval broadsword, but warhammers and maces are also used. One-handed ornate axes are also used. Missile weapons are rare, archery is seen as a fitting contest of skill, rather than a glorious weapon of war.

Details

Dawn Knights in Plate

The very wealthiest Dawn Knights possess a harness of plate, but it is more than just armour. It can be etched, engraved or decorated like the armour in A Knights Tale or Jamie Lannister’s breastplate with his house symbol onf the chest. Alternatively a rich embroided cloak thrown hanging over the plate, or a beautiful jupon like the one Henry is wearing emphasizes the knight’s regal nature.

Shields

The traditional Dawnish shield is a heater or kite shield. Whatever the shape, a shield is the perfect place for a Dawnish noble to display their personal arms or the insignia of their house.

Mail

Mail is higly valued, either worn under plate or by itself. Ideally such armour should include a surcoat or a robe decorated with a house symbol, often a fabulous beast like the dragon.

Dawn Knights in Leather

Leather armour is common in Dawn, and is often worn by yeomen and Knight-errants. It should range from simple protection to something designed to look as stunning as possible.

Male Nobility

Noble costume should be resplendent. The cut is simple - sleeves may be dagged but are not slashed or puffed - but the fabrics are luxurious, the colours are rich and hems are lined with fur or ermine.

Male costume is often in house colours or embroidered with the house’s device.

Female Nobility

Like the male costume, the cut is simple, but the materials, the colours, the linings and the trims are rich, detailed and luxurious. Silk, velvet and brocade are ideal.

Children

Young children are an opportunity for noble houses to display their wealth and power. Pages are dressed in robes decorated with the house symbols. Older children, noble or yoeman want the most expensive clothes their parents can afford

Headwear

Dawnish Headwear encompasses all the more elaborate medieval variety of hats, up to the start of the Renaissance. Regal jewellery such as crowns and tiaras are common for all earls and powerful nobles.

Jewellery

Jewellery is an import part of costume for male and female Dawnish nobility. Idealy it should be ornate and bejewelled to emphasize the status of the wearer.

Yeomen

Dawnish yeomen wear less resplendent costume than their betters, but many are prosperous and most still dream of joining the nobility. They mix easily with the nobility and richer yeomen may look similar to nobles from an impoverished house.