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==Flavour==
{{CaptionedImage|file=Undying Glory.jpg|title=For glory!|align=left|width=550|caption=Sumptuous materials and vibrant colours secure Dawn's place as the land of [[glory]].}}
Few lands espouse the heroic ideal in quite the same way the Dawnish do. When people
==Overview==
think of the [[Dawn]] they imagine her favoured sons and daughters, the nobility arrayed
'''Arthurian, competitive, gleaming, glorious, romantic, Shakespearean, tragic, triumphant<br>
in armour, weapons drawn, eagerly seeking battle. Before them stand the minstrels,  
[[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 in glowing primary colours. There is a sumptuous nature to the materials and tones used, idealistic in design instead of practical. The Arthurian, pre-raphaelite and neo-medievalism movements all provide strong themes and forms to the nation.
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
There is a touch of tragic flaw to the people here though also, with elements of Shakespeare's tragedies and Tennyson's poems threaded through their lives, leaving shadow in contrast to all the glorious polished armour.
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
''Also see [[Dawn costumes]] and [[Dawn culture and customs#Icons and Artistry|icons and artistry]].''
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.
==Breakdown==
<big>'''Influences</big><br>
Idealised high medieval, Pre-raphaelite, Arthurian


==Overview==
<big>'''Materials</big><br>
Dawn is the land of valour; the classical images of gleaming plate, of brightly coloured
Linen, velvet, silk, damask, brocade, fur linings and trim, butter-soft kid leather and suedes.
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
<big>'''Colours</big><br>
Shakespeares tragedies threaded through their lives, leaving shadow in contrast to all
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.
the glorious polished armour.


==Feel==
<big>'''Armour</big><br>
Arthurian, flawed, gleaming, pre-raphaelite, romantic, shakespearean, tragic, valiant.
Most knights wear the 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.


==Icons and important Images==
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 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
The armour is designed not only to protect in war but also to proclaim their glory and make their deeds all the more memorable.
as opposed to the more earthly boars, bulls and stags of the Marches.3


==Breakdown==
<big>'''Shields</big><br>
===Influences===
Shields are highly popular in Dawn, as much for their decoration as their ability to protect. Heater shields are the favoured shape, decorated with personal or household devices.  
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
<big>'''Weapons</big><br>
lines and quite a low neck line, possibly revealing a chemise below.
The archetypal Dawnish weapon is the medieval broadsword, but ornate warhammers, maces and axes are also used. Missile weapons are rare; archery is seen as a fitting contest of skill, rather than a glorious weapon of war.
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
==Clothing==
headgear rather than hats. Men will wear a chaperon to
The classic dress for all genders is a long robe with full sleeves or houppelande. The cloth may be silk, velvet, brocade or fine wool and could be subtly patterned. They are often fur trimmed. These are generally worn over a long shirt, well cut trousers and high legged boots. Some Dawnish might choose to wear a dress or bliaut instead, with simple flowing lines and quite a low neck line, possibly revealing a chemise or shift below. Sleeves are again often extravagantly long. Houppelandes may be worn over a long shirt, well cut trousers and high boots.
impress, and women’s headresses are the stuff of fantasy.  


Filets, circlets and headbands are also popular for all whether made of  
Headgear for everyone is extravagant, and it is definitely headgear rather than hats. Chaperons are often worn to impress, and the type of headdresses worn by Arthurian women are the stuff of legend and fantasy. 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 handed down.
pair of combs, even the poorest will have a piece of treasured jewellery  
handed down.


===Armour===
===Noble costume===
Most knights wear the heaviest and most flamboyant armour they can
Noble costume should aim to be resplendent. The cut is simple - sleeves may be dagged but are not slashed or puffed - the fabrics are luxurious, the colours are rich and hems are lined with fur or ermine. Often costume is in house colours or embroidered with the house’s device. An emphasis on form over function can mark an outfit as particularly Dawnish. With dresses, cuts are simple, but the materials, the colours, the linings and the trims are rich, detailed and luxurious. Silk, velvet and brocade are ideal. Belts and pouches are best richly dyed leather suggesting wealth, with metal accents.
afford, often covered with a surcoat bearing their personal or house  
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heraldry. Some will wear mail, some with plated reinforcement, and  
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some a full harness. Knights Errant often wear less armour but everyone
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who is part of a noble house will sport their colours.
Noble in Blue is Dancing.png
DawnNoble.jpg
PurpleNoble.jpg
Sceptre.jpg
Cup and Crown.jpg
Wounded Dawnish Changeling.png
DawnSillyHats.jpg
BlueNoble.png
GoodSerBadSer.jpg
Willam De Gauvain.jpg
Fan of Dawn.png
Celebration.jpg
</gallery>


High quality leather armour mimics the form of plate – breastplates,  
===Yeofolk costume===
gorgets with articulated arms, vambraces etc may all be worn and often
The costume of [[Yeofolk of Dawn|Dawnish Yeofolk]] echoes that of nobles, and while it often includes vibrant colours it is likely to be a little less ornamented and more practical then the resplendent clothing of their betters, but many are prosperous and most still dream of taking and passing a Test of Mettle. They mix easily with the nobility and richer yeofolk may look similar to nobles from an impoverished house.
bear their owners’ heraldry as a form of rich decoration. Full length
<gallery heights=300 mode="packed">
‘coats’ of leather scale or plates may be worn alone or under more
YeofolkAndChild.jpg
leather armour.
ProsperousYeofolk.png
FancyKatra.jpg
GreenGoldMouse.jpg
YeofolkLookingBlue.png
VandaleRetainer.jpg
</gallery>


The armour is designed not only to protect in war but also to proclaim
===Headwear===
their glory and make their deeds all the more memorable.4
Dawnish Headwear encompasses all the more elaborate medieval variety of hats, up to the start of the Renaissance. Headgear for all genders is extravagant, and it is definitely headgear rather than hats. Chaperons are often worn to impress, and the type of headdresses worn by Arthurian women are the stuff of legend - henins, crispinettes etc.
<gallery heights=250 mode="packed">
SplendidHeadwear.png
ResplendentChaperon.png
NoblePointyHat.jpg
Red Flower Crown Changeling.jpg
MugWithHat.jpg
</gallery>


===Shields===
===Jewellery===
Shields are highly popular in Dawn, as much for their decoration as
Jewellery is an important part of costume for all Dawnish nobility. Ideally it should be ornate and bejewelled to emphasize the status of the wearer. 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. Crowns and tiaras are common for earls and other nobles who wish to demonstrate their political power. Fillets and headbands are also popular for all whether made of a precious metal or simple leather.
their ability to protect. Heater shields are the facoured shape, decorated
<gallery heights=300 mode="packed">
with personal or household devices.
file:StatementPiece.jpg
file:TwiceCrownedChangeling.jpg
file:HoupeThereItIs.png
file:Dawn Mugs.jpg
file:WilliamDeGauvain.jpg
</gallery>


===Weapons===
===Children===
The archetypal Dawnish weapon is the medieval broadsword, but
Young children are an opportunity for noble houses to display their wealth and power. [[Squire|Squires]] are dressed in robes decorated with the house symbols. Older children, noble or yeofolk, want the most expensive clothes their parents can afford. Even when it is not ornamented, it is often strikingly coloured.
warhammers and maces are also used. One-handed ornate axes are also
<gallery heights=300 mode="packed">
used. Missile weapons are rare, archery is seen as a fitting contest of
file:Squire.jpg
skill, rather than a glorious weapon of war.
file:TestOfCitizenship.jpg
 
file:YoungDawn.jpg
==Details==
file:Owain.jpg
===Dawn Knights in Plate===
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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===
==Armour==
The traditional Dawnish shield is a heater or kite
===Plate===
shield. Whatever the shape, a shield is the perfect
The very wealthiest knights of Dawn possess a harness of plate, but it is more than just armour. The nation, house or personal symbol maybe etched, engraved or decorated on the armour. Alternatively a rich embroidered cloak could be thrown over the plate. A beautiful surcoat or jupon can be used to emphasise the knight’s regal nature . Individual pieces of plate are often worn over mail. Even without a surcoat, a noble can demonstrate their link to a house with a richly dyed padding worn under the harness.
place for a Dawnish noble to display their personal
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arms or the insignia of their house.
ArmouredEarl.jpg
Battle Cambion.jpg
DawnishSplendor.jpg
ContemplativeKnight.png
Plate and Flower Crown.jpg
HeavyChangeling.jpg
Bloodied Plate.png
</gallery>


===Mail===
===Mail===
Mail is higly valued, either worn under plate or by itself. Ideally such armour should include  
Mail is highly 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 [[legendary beasts|fabulous beast]] like a chimera or a dragon.
a surcoat or a robe decorated with a house symbol, often a fabulous beast like the dragon.
<gallery heights=275 mode="packed">
QuestingYeoman.jpg
KnightInGreen.png
GreatswordErrant.jpg
Aurum Walking.png
</gallery>


===Dawn Knights in Leather===
===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 [[Yeofolk of Dawn|yeofolk]] and [[knights-errant]]. It should range from simple protection to something designed to look as stunning as possible.
should range from simple protection to something designed to look as stunning as possible.
<gallery heights=300 mode="packed">
Leather and Chain Knight-Errant.jpg
LeatherDraughir.png
Emerald Cambion.jpg
YeomanArcher.jpg
</gallery>


===Male Nobility===
===Mage Armour===
Noble costume should be resplendent. The cut is
[[Weapons_%26_armour#Mage_Armour|Mage armour]], like other Dawnish armour, is often ornamented and may bear heraldic devices.
simple - sleeves may be dagged but are not slashed or
<gallery heights=300 mode="packed">
puffed - but the fabrics are luxurious, the colours
file:Dawn War-Witch.jpg
are rich and hems are lined with fur or ermine.
file:TatyannaOrzel.jpg
Changeling Mage.jpg
file:Dawn Witch.jpg
Enchanting Areloe.jpg
</gallery>


Male costume is often in house colours or embroidered
===Shields===
with the house’s device.
Shields are highly popular in Dawn, as much for their decoration as their ability to protect. Heater shields are the favoured shape, decorated with personal or household devices. The traditional Dawnish shield is a heater or a 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.
 
<gallery heights=300 mode="packed">
===Female Nobility===
ChampionsBastion.png
Like the male costume, the cut is simple, but the materials, the colours, the linings and the
DawnishHero.jpg
trims are rich, detailed and luxurious. Silk, velvet and brocade are ideal.
DragonShield.jpg
 
ShieldsVolley.jpg
===Children===
</gallery>
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===
==Inappropriate Costume==
Dawnish yeomen wear less resplendent costume than their betters, but many are prosperous
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]].
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.


[[Category:Dawn]]
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Latest revision as of 15:28, 15 April 2024

For glory!
Sumptuous materials and vibrant colours secure Dawn's place as the land of glory.

Overview

Arthurian, competitive, gleaming, glorious, romantic, Shakespearean, tragic, triumphant
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 in glowing primary colours. There is a sumptuous nature to the materials and tones used, idealistic in design instead of practical. The Arthurian, pre-raphaelite and neo-medievalism 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 Shakespeare's tragedies and Tennyson's poems threaded through their lives, leaving shadow in contrast to all the glorious polished armour.

Also see Dawn costumes and icons and artistry.

Breakdown

Influences
Idealised high medieval, 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.

Armour
Most knights wear the 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.

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

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

Clothing

The classic dress for all genders is a long robe with full sleeves or houppelande. The cloth may be silk, velvet, brocade or fine wool and could be subtly patterned. They are often fur trimmed. These are generally worn over a long shirt, well cut trousers and high legged boots. Some Dawnish might choose to wear a dress or bliaut instead, with simple flowing lines and quite a low neck line, possibly revealing a chemise or shift below. Sleeves are again often extravagantly long. Houppelandes may be worn over a long shirt, well cut trousers and high boots.

Headgear for everyone is extravagant, and it is definitely headgear rather than hats. Chaperons are often worn to impress, and the type of headdresses worn by Arthurian women are the stuff of legend and fantasy. 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.

Noble costume

Noble costume should aim to be resplendent. The cut is simple - sleeves may be dagged but are not slashed or puffed - the fabrics are luxurious, the colours are rich and hems are lined with fur or ermine. Often costume is in house colours or embroidered with the house’s device. An emphasis on form over function can mark an outfit as particularly Dawnish. With dresses, cuts are simple, but the materials, the colours, the linings and the trims are rich, detailed and luxurious. Silk, velvet and brocade are ideal. Belts and pouches are best richly dyed leather suggesting wealth, with metal accents.

Yeofolk costume

The costume of Dawnish Yeofolk echoes that of nobles, and while it often includes vibrant colours it is likely to be a little less ornamented and more practical then the resplendent clothing of their betters, but many are prosperous and most still dream of taking and passing a Test of Mettle. They mix easily with the nobility and richer yeofolk may look similar to nobles from an impoverished house.

Headwear

Dawnish Headwear encompasses all the more elaborate medieval variety of hats, up to the start of the Renaissance. Headgear for all genders is extravagant, and it is definitely headgear rather than hats. Chaperons are often worn to impress, and the type of headdresses worn by Arthurian women are the stuff of legend - henins, crispinettes etc.

Jewellery

Jewellery is an important part of costume for all Dawnish nobility. Ideally it should be ornate and bejewelled to emphasize the status of the wearer. 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. Crowns and tiaras are common for earls and other nobles who wish to demonstrate their political power. Fillets and headbands are also popular for all whether made of a precious metal or simple leather.

Children

Young children are an opportunity for noble houses to display their wealth and power. Squires are dressed in robes decorated with the house symbols. Older children, noble or yeofolk, want the most expensive clothes their parents can afford. Even when it is not ornamented, it is often strikingly coloured.

Armour

Plate

The very wealthiest knights of Dawn possess a harness of plate, but it is more than just armour. The nation, house or personal symbol maybe etched, engraved or decorated on the armour. Alternatively a rich embroidered cloak could be thrown over the plate. A beautiful surcoat or jupon can be used to emphasise the knight’s regal nature . Individual pieces of plate are often worn over mail. Even without a surcoat, a noble can demonstrate their link to a house with a richly dyed padding worn under the harness.

Mail

Mail is highly 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 a chimera or a dragon.

Leather

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

Mage Armour

Mage armour, like other Dawnish armour, is often ornamented and may bear heraldic devices.

Shields

Shields are highly popular in Dawn, as much for their decoration as their ability to protect. Heater shields are the favoured shape, decorated with personal or household devices. The traditional Dawnish shield is a heater or a 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.

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 general costume rules for further guidelines, including those for inappropriate costume.

Further Reading

Core Brief

Additional Information