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Farin clothing is designed primarily with practicality in mind. The
Kingdom's hottest duchy requires the appropriate clothing for its climate,
which can at times be "skimpy" compared to the costumes of the northern
duchies. That is not to say, however, that Lithmorran modesty has not
influenced the Farin people, especially those of the upper classes.
Married women are especially expected to maintain a high level of decency
and remain covered even in the most sweltering weather. Yet even when
covered head-to-toe, the Farin's clothing is always loose and light enough
to allow for the free movement of air.

== Basic Elements ==

'''Status:''' Small details mark the differences in rank between people in Farin,
making it more difficult for the casual observer to tell a noble from a
commoner. Sumptuous fabrics like silk are difficult to obtain, especially
in the far south, so even nobility are most frequently clad in common
cotton or linen. The easiest way to determine who is of the highest rank
is to look for the one who is dressed in the most colorful clothing. All
Farin favor bright colors, but only the richest can afford multicolored
patterns in their garments or elaborate embroidery. Stripes and flower
patterns are especially popular. The poorest can be found wearing undyed
linen, and little of it, at that. Gold thread and jewelry is reserved for
the nobility and high-ranking Knights. Members of the clergy, by great
contrast to the ceremonious Lithmorrans, are often the most humbly dressed
of all, and even a bishop would avoid wearing gold.

'''Colors:''' Warm-colored dyes are the easiest to obtain in the south, so most
Farin clothing is dark red, pink, orange, or yellow, with the occasional
splash of green. Black, white, or undyed fabric is also popular,
particularly with the lower classes.

'''Jewelry:''' All Farin people, even peasants, adorn themselves with jewelry.
The lower classes tend to wear wooden beads, plain or painted in bright
colors, on necklaces, bracelets, or in their hair. Higher classes prefer
ivory or precious stones. The most common stones are malachite, hematite,
obsidian, turquoise, lapis lazuli, and jasper. Malachite and hematite are
said to protect from witchcraft. Also, all Farin have some type of ear
piercing, and frequently pierce the nose or navel as well. Metal armbands
are popular when sleeveless.

'''Men's Clothing:''' The cut of Farin men's clothing is nearly identical no
matter what social class the wearer comes from. Shirts are high-collared,
long, and nearly formless. Their long sleeves billow out to give plenty of
space for air to circulate, and are sometimes gathered at the wrist. A
decorative vest may be worn over the shirt. For formal occasions, a
slightly more fitted, high-collared coat will replace the shirt altogether.
In the cooler winter months, ponchos or shawls are worn over their attire.
In the hottest months, men are excused from wearing shirts, even in public,
although the practice of going topless is considered low class. On their
legs, Farin men universally wear puffy pantaloons. These skirt-like
trousers can be either knee- or ankle-length, but whatever the case, they
are never tight like Lithmorran leggings. To protect them from the sun,
Farin men wear a variety of headgear. Higher classes tend to prefer
stylishly colorful turbans or bandannas, while workers choose the more
practical wide-brimmed straw hat.

'''Women's Clothing:''' Unmarried women, particularly those serving in the
military, are socially permitted to dress themselves as men, or wear gowns
and shirts which are sleeveless. Traditional Farin women's clothing, being
considerably more cumbersome than men's clothing, is usually limited to
wear by married women or women who are most interested in displaying their
femininity, such as those seeking to soon be married. Many modern Farin
women do not even wear gowns until the day of their En Passant. The proper
woman wears a billowing, ankle-length, shapeless gown with a high collar
and wide sleeves. In cooler months or on formal occasions, the gown is
accompanied by layers of decorative shawls drooped over the shoulders. To
complete this feminine outfit, a veil is worn over the hair. The veils can
vary greatly in length, thickness, and style. The most modest woman would
wear a veil which reaches her ankles and covers her entire face save her
eyes, but this is hardly necessary by most standards.

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