Were there Surcoats in Faerun?
I think that'd be pretty cool to have.
Overtop of like.
Chain mail.
Like in that movie..
uh..
Kingdom of heaven.
Surcoats?
You can send in your ideas for clothing to builders@forgottenkingdoms.com or apply to design an area and incorporate your item ideas therein...plus, without revealing any ic info, you could probably find one of these some where in the mud, you just have to check in an ic way. Happy hunting.
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Surcoats and tabards are a common item in Forgotten Realms and are
present within our game.
For those with an interest, the surcoat or tabard was a sleeveless dress,
long or short, and open at the sides, back or front according to the fancy
of the wearer. It was originally of simple cloth, and since it was worn over
the armour was the only part of a knight or Lord's attire on which they
could display their wealth, prestige or allegiance.
As materials and skills advanced it became richer and was made of cloths
of gold and silver, trimmed or lined with rich furs. In time the surcoat
became a mark of distinction, and a knight was marked by the coat he
wore...coats of argent, gules, sable, ermine, vair, etc.
Knights being in abundance, there were only so many styles and cloths
to use. So, to render them more distinct, the rich materials of which the
tabards were composed were formed into different shapes and colours
and intermixed.
All of this developed with an attention to certain rules; and in the course
of a few decades became what, with the crest, was called the coat of arms.
The emblazoned supravests were known previous to the Crusades, and
were in use during the continuance of mail and mixed armour, but went
out of usage when plate armour was worn.
It then generally became the custom to emboss the arms on the armour,
or on the shield or banner. On State occasions in times of peace,
however, the tabard retained all its splendour and for a number of
non-military roles became a common requirement.
(Heralds, messengers and so forth)
Hmm... and now that I've typed all that, you've given me an excellent idea for some renames
present within our game.
For those with an interest, the surcoat or tabard was a sleeveless dress,
long or short, and open at the sides, back or front according to the fancy
of the wearer. It was originally of simple cloth, and since it was worn over
the armour was the only part of a knight or Lord's attire on which they
could display their wealth, prestige or allegiance.
As materials and skills advanced it became richer and was made of cloths
of gold and silver, trimmed or lined with rich furs. In time the surcoat
became a mark of distinction, and a knight was marked by the coat he
wore...coats of argent, gules, sable, ermine, vair, etc.
Knights being in abundance, there were only so many styles and cloths
to use. So, to render them more distinct, the rich materials of which the
tabards were composed were formed into different shapes and colours
and intermixed.
All of this developed with an attention to certain rules; and in the course
of a few decades became what, with the crest, was called the coat of arms.
The emblazoned supravests were known previous to the Crusades, and
were in use during the continuance of mail and mixed armour, but went
out of usage when plate armour was worn.
It then generally became the custom to emboss the arms on the armour,
or on the shield or banner. On State occasions in times of peace,
however, the tabard retained all its splendour and for a number of
non-military roles became a common requirement.
(Heralds, messengers and so forth)
Hmm... and now that I've typed all that, you've given me an excellent idea for some renames
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