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==Overview==
==Overview==
The [[Navarr]] look draws heavily on the forests for its inspiration. The colours are primarily greens and browns with occasional splashes of dark autumnal red or yellow. Materials are practical, primarily those that come from hunting - leather and fur. Facepaint, tattoos and brands are common, especially on the face and around the eyes. Navarr mark oaths and other important commitments with brands, tattoos or scars. Most warriors only apply war paint before they go into battle, but some Navarr choose to wear it every day, a symbol of their constant readiness.
'''Wild, unsettling, otherworldly, alert, pragmatic, tattooed, fierce, primal, blood'''<br>
The [[Navarr]] look draws heavily on the forests for its inspiration. The colours are primarily greens and browns with occasional splashes of dark autumnal red or yellow. Materials are practical, primarily those that come from hunting - leather and fur. Face paint, tattoos, and brands are common, especially on the face and around the eyes. Navarr mark oaths and other important commitments with brands, tattoos or scars. Most warriors only apply war paint before they go into battle, but some Navarr choose to wear it every day, a symbol of their constant readiness.


Rather than rich materials or unusual colours the Navarr personalize their appearance by adorning their costume with beads, feathers, fetishes, and other accessories. It is common to weave such items into the hair.
Rather than rich materials or unusual colours the Navarr personalise their appearance by adorning their costume with embroidery, beads, feathers, fetishes, and other accessories. It is also common to weave such items into the hair.


''Also see [[Navarr Costumes]] and [[Navarr Icons and Artistry]].''
''Also see [[Navarr Costumes]].''
==Breakdown==
<big>'''Influences</big><br>
Wood elves, The Rangers from Lord of the Rings.


===Feel===
<big>'''Materials</big><br>
Wild, unsettling, otherworldly, alert, pragmatic, tattooed, fierce, primal, blood
 
===Colours===
The palette is the colours of spring: soft greens and browns, gentle misty greys, and perhaps the dark red of blood.
{{CaptionedImage|file=Navarrcolours.png‎|width=}}
===Materials===
Primarily leather and fur, with some layers of cotton, linen or wool. Fine fabrics such as velvet or silk are rare.
Primarily leather and fur, with some layers of cotton, linen or wool. Fine fabrics such as velvet or silk are rare.
{{CaptionedImage|file=NavarrBloom.jpg|align=right|title=Film: Lord of the Rings|width=250}}
==Clothing==
Navarr clothing is layered, serviceable and well-worn, The Navarr are a practical people and their clothes reflect this. Even for civilians, it often features pieces of leather armour, though this is to protect against the environment as much as enemy weapons. Clothes are suitable for people who live their lives in the wild forests. Not just a robust construction but practical designs, for instance hooded cloaks that give protection against the weather, but can also serve as bedding. Layered clothes are common, so that outfits be easily changed no matter the weather. Belts and straps feature quite heavily – both to secure clothing so it doesn’t snag, and to hold a variety of gear securely while moving through woodland. Patched and mended fabrics are frequent, as worn and ripped clothes are mended 'on the go'.


Navarr style of dress varies, depending on how much contact their striding or steading has with the other nations. Those Navarr who trade with their neighbours are more likely to have access to wool and similar materials so their costume reflects their closer contact with fellow members of the Empire. These clothes will usually be given a Navarri slant though, with fur trims, decoration in natural materials and a natural colour palette.
<big>'''Colours</big><br>
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Navarr takes its colour inspiration from the forests and environments in which they live.
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From the bright and eye-catching yellows and greens of the forest in spring, to the rich and earthy browns and reds of autumn. If it is found in nature, it is likely to have inspired Navarr in some way. The colours are primarily greens and browns with occasional splashes of autumnal reds or yellows.  
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More [[remote Navarr]] may adopt a rougher, more practical or primitive look, primarily comprised of leather, furs and natural materials, suitable for hunters who are used to sleeping rough. In practice, most Navarr fall somewhere between these two extremes.  
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For more formal functions many Navarr wear highly decorated leathers and their most impressive furs, but more importantly wear their most intricate paints and markings.


===Shoes===
==Clothing==
Navarr shoes can take many forms, as long as they are practical. For this reason close fitting leather boots are most common, often coming to or even past the knee, to protect the lower legs while walking. Ankle boots in soft suede and canvas are also seen, often with the addition of puttees and wraps in cloth and leather.
Navarr clothing is layered, serviceable and well-worn, The Navarr are a practical people and their clothes reflect this. Even for civilians, it often features pieces of leather armour, though this is to protect against the environment as much as enemy weapons. Clothes are suitable for people who live their lives in the wild forests. Not just a robust construction but practical designs, for instance, hooded cloaks that give protection against the weather, but can also serve as bedding. Layered clothes are common, so that outfits be easily changed no matter the weather. Belts and straps feature quite heavily – both to secure clothing so it doesn’t snag and to hold a variety of gear securely while moving through woodland. Patched and mended fabrics are frequent, as worn and ripped clothes are mended 'on the go'.  
 
===Children===
Navarr children are taught the value of being prepared and ready at all times. They are encouraged to learn to fight with sword, spear and bow from an early age. Their clothing tends to be simplified versions of adult clothing - garments that are practical for play but also easy to keep clean. Older children are often given adult clothing and then belted, tied and strapped to fit.


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Navarr style of dress varies, depending on how much contact their striding or steading has with the other nations. Those Navarr who trade with their neighbours are more likely to have access to wool and similar materials so their costume reflects their closer contact with fellow members of the Empire. These clothes are given a Navarri slant though, with fur trims, decoration in natural materials and a natural colour palette. Layers of well-worn, practical wool and leather in natural shades often serve as the foundation of Navarr costume. More [[remote Navarr]] may adopt a rougher, more practical or primitive look, primarily comprised of leather, furs and natural materials, suitable for hunters who are used to sleeping rough. In practice, most Navarr fall somewhere between these two extremes. For more formal functions many Navarr wear highly decorated leathers and their most impressive furs, but more importantly, wear their most intricate paints and markings.
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==Icons and Artistry==
Navarr shoes can take many forms, as long as they are practical. For this reason close-fitting leather boots are most common, often coming to or even past the knee, to protect the lower legs while walking. Ankle boots in soft suede and canvas are also seen, often with the addition of puttees and wraps in cloth and leather.
===Jewelry and Decoration===
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Navarr favour jewelry that represents the twisting journeys of the Great Dance. Knotted metalwork in either base or precious metals; rings, bracelets, armbands, torcs and brooches are the most common types found. When it comes to decoration, natural materials are drawn from heavily. Feathers and fur may trim clothes, and beads made from seeds, wood and stones will adorn many of their garments. Patterns may also be painted onto clothes, again using natural colours like ochre, red, black and white.
Asymmetrical Excellence.jpg
Decorated Navarr Changeling.jpg
Hooded Navarr Cambion.jpg
Glowering and Glamorous.jpg
Patched and Repaired.jpg
Hooded Farren.jpg
Flowering and Flamorous.jpg
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===Tattoos===
===Jewellery and Decoration===
Tattoos are common amongst the [[Navarr]], used to memorialize significant moments in the Navarr’s life. They mark sworn oaths with tattoos, brands and scars, as a visible sign of the commitment they have made. Most tattoos are done with a dark red ink, symbolic of the blood that flows beneath the skin. It is not unknown for Thorns and Brands to permanently tattoo their warpaint. Thorn motifs are the most common design. Other common motifs are include blood, twisting plants, star-shaped flowers and feathers.  
Navarr favour jewellery that represents the twisting journeys of the Great Dance. Knotted metalwork in either base or precious metals; rings, bracelets, armbands, torcs and brooches are the most common types found. When it comes to decoration, natural materials are drawn from heavily. Feathers and fur may trim clothes, and beads made from seeds, wood and stones will adorn many of their garments. Patterns may also be painted onto clothes, again using natural colours like ochre, red, black and white.
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Nim Ambling.jpg
Double Trouble.png
Hiking Harwyn.jpg
Embroidered Eleri.jpg
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They use less permanent warpaint on their face or hair when preparing for conflict. It can be meticulously applied in intricate entwined patterns or simply daubed with a finger. Donning the paint helps them prepare themselves and commits them to their course. Many Navarr warriors wear warpaint every day as a sign of their readiness to fight.  
==Tattoos==
Tattoos are common amongst the [[Navarr]], used to memorialise significant moments in the Navarr’s life. They mark sworn oaths with tattoos, brands and scars, as a visible sign of the commitment they have made. It is not unknown for Thorns and Brands to permanently tattoo their warpaint. Thorn motifs are the most common design.
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Twisting Thorns.jpg
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<big>'''Warpaint'''</big><br>
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Navarr use less permanent warpaint on their face or hair when preparing for conflict. It can be meticulously applied in intricate entwined patterns or simply daubed with a finger. Donning the paint helps them prepare themselves and commits them to their course. Many Navarr warriors wear warpaint every day as a sign of their readiness to fight.
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===Hair===
Braids and dreadlocks are common, as are beads and other decorations woven into the hair.
 
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===Banners and Symbols===
The banner of the Navarr is a great white tree surrounded by a knotted circle of thorny-branches. Most large Steadings and Stridings also have their own banner using similar stark images for their design.
 
===Decorating their tents at Anvil===


==Arms and Armour==
==Arms and Armour==
===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 has lines and closures that run diagonally across the body rather than vertically. Wintermark styled runes on armour are rare and more often than not Navarri armour is decorated with intricate patterns of the Navarr thorns often tracing out their own journey through the Great Dance.
 
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===Shields===
===Shields===
Shields are narrow and fluted, barely wider than the wielder. They are often heavily decorated with the thorn motif.
Shields are narrow and fluted, barely wider than the wielder. They are often heavily decorated with the thorn motif.
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===Weapons===
===Weapons===
The iconic Navarr weapon is a spear, often with a barbed shaft and decorated with thorn motifs. This echoes the spear of their legendary hero, Navarr. Navarr particularly favour [[Weapons_%26_armour#One-handed_Spear|one-handed spears]] coupled with a small shield. Otherwise weapons are light, practical and good for skirmishing rather than heavy combat.  
The iconic Navarr weapon is a spear, often with a barbed shaft and decorated with thorn motifs. This echoes the spear of their legendary hero, Navarr. Navarr particularly favour [[Weapons_%26_armour#One-handed_Spear|one-handed spears]] coupled with a small shield. Otherwise, weapons are light, practical, and good for skirmishing rather than heavy combat.  
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<big>'''Bows</big><br>
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Bows are another favoured Navarr weapon. Like the spear they are an effective tool for hunting as well as a weapon of war.
Bows are another favoured Navarr weapon. Like the spear they are an effective tool for hunting as well as a weapon of war.
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===Mage Implements===
===Mage Implements===
Navarr Mage implements are normally simple and practical pieces of wood.  Sometimes intricate designs are carved down the implement as befits their hearth magics.
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==Children==
Navarr children are taught the value of being prepared and ready at all times. They are encouraged to learn to fight with sword, spear and bow from an early age. Their clothing tends to be simplified versions of adult clothing - garments that are practical for play but also easy to keep clean. Older children are often given adult clothing and then belted, tied and strapped to fit.
{{CaptionedImage|file=kilt.jpg|align=right|caption=Modern highland kilts do not fit the setting|height=300}}
{{CaptionedImage|file=plaid.jpg|align=right|caption=Traditional dark age tartan wool is fine|height=300}}
==Less Appropriate==
==Less Appropriate==
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]].
===Celts and Native Americans===
===Celts and Native Americans===
As Navarr are not based on Native Americans, large quantities of turquoise beading, and leather tassels are best avoided. Similarly, Celtic style knot-work isn't suitable as decorative patterns.
As Navarr are not based on Native Americans, large quantities of turquoise beading, and leather tassels are best avoided. Similarly, Celtic style knot-work isn't suitable as decorative patterns.
===Kilts===
Skirts, especially war-skirts are fine for anyone of any gender in the Navarr (and indeed elsewhere), but players should take care to avoid kilts. The classic highland kilt made of bright tartan, either short or full, is inescapably linked with the 16<sup>th</sup> century Scottish Highlands. The Navarr are not based on the Scottish clans, a kilt - or the associated items like a sporran do not fit with the Navarr brief.
It is fine to include some plaid in your costume if you wish - fabric with a tartan pattern is found throughout the Empire and elsewhere. However the best tartans to use are overwhelmingly the patterns that use a few colours at most, usually in subdued tones. The modern tartans that have bright contrasting colours are best avoided wherever possible.


===Similar nations===
===Similar nations===
====Wintermark====
====Wintermark====
Navarr tend to wear light leather armour and simple, earth tone clothes, much like the Steinr. Navarr decorations are more likely to come from nature, in the form of paints, feathers and beads, rather than the woven trims popular with the Steinr.
Navarr tend to wear light leather armour and simple, earth tone clothes, much like the Steinr. Navarr decorations are more likely to come from nature, in the form of paints, feathers and beads, rather than the woven trims popular with the Steinr. Runes are a lot more common in Wintermark clothing


Kallavesi mystics may also be occasionally mistaken for Navarr Vates; however, the Navarr do not wear animal headresses and do not believe in evoking animal spirits.
Kallavesi mystics may also be occasionally mistaken for Navarr Vates; however, the Navarr do not wear animal headdresses and do not believe in evoking animal spirits.


====The Marches====
====The Marches====
There are also overlaps between the Marches beaters and the Navarr. The beaters tend towards later medieval period clothing, like jacks rather than the tunics and vests popular with the Navarr. The Navarr also tend to use large amounts of furs, pieces of leather and paints that the Marchers would avoid.
There are also overlaps between the Marches beaters and the Navarr. The beaters tend towards later medieval period clothing, like jacks rather than the tunics and vests popular with the Navarr. The Navarr also tend to use large amounts of furs, pieces of leather and paints that the Marchers would avoid.


==Influences==
{{Navarr Links}}
Wood elves, The Rangers from Lord of the Rings.
 
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Overview

Wild, unsettling, otherworldly, alert, pragmatic, tattooed, fierce, primal, blood
The Navarr look draws heavily on the forests for its inspiration. The colours are primarily greens and browns with occasional splashes of dark autumnal red or yellow. Materials are practical, primarily those that come from hunting - leather and fur. Face paint, tattoos, and brands are common, especially on the face and around the eyes. Navarr mark oaths and other important commitments with brands, tattoos or scars. Most warriors only apply war paint before they go into battle, but some Navarr choose to wear it every day, a symbol of their constant readiness.

Rather than rich materials or unusual colours the Navarr personalise their appearance by adorning their costume with embroidery, beads, feathers, fetishes, and other accessories. It is also common to weave such items into the hair.

Also see Navarr Costumes.

Breakdown

Influences
Wood elves, The Rangers from Lord of the Rings.

Materials
Primarily leather and fur, with some layers of cotton, linen or wool. Fine fabrics such as velvet or silk are rare.

Colours
Navarr takes its colour inspiration from the forests and environments in which they live. From the bright and eye-catching yellows and greens of the forest in spring, to the rich and earthy browns and reds of autumn. If it is found in nature, it is likely to have inspired Navarr in some way. The colours are primarily greens and browns with occasional splashes of autumnal reds or yellows.

Navarrcolours.png

Clothing

Navarr clothing is layered, serviceable and well-worn, The Navarr are a practical people and their clothes reflect this. Even for civilians, it often features pieces of leather armour, though this is to protect against the environment as much as enemy weapons. Clothes are suitable for people who live their lives in the wild forests. Not just a robust construction but practical designs, for instance, hooded cloaks that give protection against the weather, but can also serve as bedding. Layered clothes are common, so that outfits be easily changed no matter the weather. Belts and straps feature quite heavily – both to secure clothing so it doesn’t snag and to hold a variety of gear securely while moving through woodland. Patched and mended fabrics are frequent, as worn and ripped clothes are mended 'on the go'.

Navarr style of dress varies, depending on how much contact their striding or steading has with the other nations. Those Navarr who trade with their neighbours are more likely to have access to wool and similar materials so their costume reflects their closer contact with fellow members of the Empire. These clothes are given a Navarri slant though, with fur trims, decoration in natural materials and a natural colour palette. Layers of well-worn, practical wool and leather in natural shades often serve as the foundation of Navarr costume. More remote Navarr may adopt a rougher, more practical or primitive look, primarily comprised of leather, furs and natural materials, suitable for hunters who are used to sleeping rough. In practice, most Navarr fall somewhere between these two extremes. For more formal functions many Navarr wear highly decorated leathers and their most impressive furs, but more importantly, wear their most intricate paints and markings.

Navarr shoes can take many forms, as long as they are practical. For this reason close-fitting leather boots are most common, often coming to or even past the knee, to protect the lower legs while walking. Ankle boots in soft suede and canvas are also seen, often with the addition of puttees and wraps in cloth and leather.

Jewellery and Decoration

Navarr favour jewellery that represents the twisting journeys of the Great Dance. Knotted metalwork in either base or precious metals; rings, bracelets, armbands, torcs and brooches are the most common types found. When it comes to decoration, natural materials are drawn from heavily. Feathers and fur may trim clothes, and beads made from seeds, wood and stones will adorn many of their garments. Patterns may also be painted onto clothes, again using natural colours like ochre, red, black and white.

Tattoos

Tattoos are common amongst the Navarr, used to memorialise significant moments in the Navarr’s life. They mark sworn oaths with tattoos, brands and scars, as a visible sign of the commitment they have made. It is not unknown for Thorns and Brands to permanently tattoo their warpaint. Thorn motifs are the most common design.

Warpaint
Navarr use less permanent warpaint on their face or hair when preparing for conflict. It can be meticulously applied in intricate entwined patterns or simply daubed with a finger. Donning the paint helps them prepare themselves and commits them to their course. Many Navarr warriors wear warpaint every day as a sign of their readiness to fight.

Arms and 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 has lines and closures that run diagonally across the body rather than vertically. Wintermark styled runes on armour are rare and more often than not Navarri armour is decorated with intricate patterns of the Navarr thorns often tracing out their own journey through the Great Dance.

Shields

Shields are narrow and fluted, barely wider than the wielder. They are often heavily decorated with the thorn motif.

Weapons

The iconic Navarr weapon is a spear, often with a barbed shaft and decorated with thorn motifs. This echoes the spear of their legendary hero, Navarr. Navarr particularly favour one-handed spears coupled with a small shield. Otherwise, weapons are light, practical, and good for skirmishing rather than heavy combat.

Bows
Bows are another favoured Navarr weapon. Like the spear they are an effective tool for hunting as well as a weapon of war.

Mage Implements

Navarr Mage implements are normally simple and practical pieces of wood. Sometimes intricate designs are carved down the implement as befits their hearth magics.

Children

Navarr children are taught the value of being prepared and ready at all times. They are encouraged to learn to fight with sword, spear and bow from an early age. Their clothing tends to be simplified versions of adult clothing - garments that are practical for play but also easy to keep clean. Older children are often given adult clothing and then belted, tied and strapped to fit.

Kilt.jpg
Modern highland kilts do not fit the setting
Plaid.jpg
Traditional dark age tartan wool is fine

Less Appropriate

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.

Celts and Native Americans

As Navarr are not based on Native Americans, large quantities of turquoise beading, and leather tassels are best avoided. Similarly, Celtic style knot-work isn't suitable as decorative patterns.

Kilts

Skirts, especially war-skirts are fine for anyone of any gender in the Navarr (and indeed elsewhere), but players should take care to avoid kilts. The classic highland kilt made of bright tartan, either short or full, is inescapably linked with the 16th century Scottish Highlands. The Navarr are not based on the Scottish clans, a kilt - or the associated items like a sporran do not fit with the Navarr brief.

It is fine to include some plaid in your costume if you wish - fabric with a tartan pattern is found throughout the Empire and elsewhere. However the best tartans to use are overwhelmingly the patterns that use a few colours at most, usually in subdued tones. The modern tartans that have bright contrasting colours are best avoided wherever possible.

Similar nations

Wintermark

Navarr tend to wear light leather armour and simple, earth tone clothes, much like the Steinr. Navarr decorations are more likely to come from nature, in the form of paints, feathers and beads, rather than the woven trims popular with the Steinr. Runes are a lot more common in Wintermark clothing

Kallavesi mystics may also be occasionally mistaken for Navarr Vates; however, the Navarr do not wear animal headdresses and do not believe in evoking animal spirits.

The Marches

There are also overlaps between the Marches beaters and the Navarr. The beaters tend towards later medieval period clothing, like jacks rather than the tunics and vests popular with the Navarr. The Navarr also tend to use large amounts of furs, pieces of leather and paints that the Marchers would avoid.

Further Reading

Core Brief

Additional Information