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Upon discovery of a Lassaran encampment of sylvankind in Whistler's Pass, scholar Lisano Torrenzia of Ta'Illistim immediately asked if he could record some of the details he would learn while taking advantage of common sylvan hospitality during his three-day visit. The following lore was revealed by storyteller Morrin Cairwyn and gives great insight into the influence that other cultures have had upon Lassaran clothing. The author would like to reinforce that while the Lassaran sylvans still retain many of their traditions and customs from the days in Yuriqen, their particular style is influenced by their travel and contact with various other races and cities. It is important that we not confuse it with traditional sylvan clothing customs, but instead take focus on the mixing of the two. |
Upon discovery of a Lassaran encampment of sylvankind in Whistler's Pass, scholar Lisano Torrenzia of Ta'Illistim immediately asked if he could record some of the details he would learn while taking advantage of common sylvan hospitality during his three-day visit. The following lore was revealed by storyteller Morrin Cairwyn and gives great insight into the influence that other cultures have had upon Lassaran clothing. The author would like to reinforce that while the Lassaran sylvans still retain many of their traditions and customs from the days in Yuriqen, their particular style is influenced by their travel and contact with various other races and cities. It is important that we not confuse it with traditional sylvan clothing customs, but instead take focus on the mixing of the two. |
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Lassaran clothing styles have evolved into a more versatile style with the introductions of new means of crafting cloth, discovering dyes, creating adornments, and finding/trading new materials. Traditional sylvan clothing tends to be crafted from hides, furs, and airy fabrics such as chainsil, cotton gauze, linen, and nubby raw silks. Today, they keep primarily to the same trends, but have added twists from the influence of their exposure to other races. |
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Barks, reeds, grasses, and flowers, as well as a variety of wooden beads, small bones, or other trinkets have long been used in sylvan clothing as adornments. In addition to these adornments, Lassaran styles have added pieces of metal such as mithril, ora, rolaren, and silver, as well as lesser metals such as copper and bronze. They can be used in the form of wire, beading, or braided into lengths such as wristlets or chains, even occasionally seen in the form of crude shards or ovals. Though dyes could be applied to the metals, they tend to be left in their natural hue and instead are applied to wood and fabrics. |
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Revision as of 19:58, 5 March 2017
Overview
Upon discovery of a Lassaran encampment of sylvankind in Whistler's Pass, scholar Lisano Torrenzia of Ta'Illistim immediately asked if he could record some of the details he would learn while taking advantage of common sylvan hospitality during his three-day visit. The following lore was revealed by storyteller Morrin Cairwyn and gives great insight into the influence that other cultures have had upon Lassaran clothing. The author would like to reinforce that while the Lassaran sylvans still retain many of their traditions and customs from the days in Yuriqen, their particular style is influenced by their travel and contact with various other races and cities. It is important that we not confuse it with traditional sylvan clothing customs, but instead take focus on the mixing of the two.
Lassaran clothing styles have evolved into a more versatile style with the introductions of new means of crafting cloth, discovering dyes, creating adornments, and finding/trading new materials. Traditional sylvan clothing tends to be crafted from hides, furs, and airy fabrics such as chainsil, cotton gauze, linen, and nubby raw silks. Today, they keep primarily to the same trends, but have added twists from the influence of their exposure to other races.
Barks, reeds, grasses, and flowers, as well as a variety of wooden beads, small bones, or other trinkets have long been used in sylvan clothing as adornments. In addition to these adornments, Lassaran styles have added pieces of metal such as mithril, ora, rolaren, and silver, as well as lesser metals such as copper and bronze. They can be used in the form of wire, beading, or braided into lengths such as wristlets or chains, even occasionally seen in the form of crude shards or ovals. Though dyes could be applied to the metals, they tend to be left in their natural hue and instead are applied to wood and fabrics.