Muted Grandeur
With the root influence of Nordic Villagemen of House Lonmar of old, many peasant and servant clans wear woolen or linen gowns and tunics, tied behind aprons or large, wide scarves. Hairs are cut short due to long hours in labor, or tucked and wrapped behind linen head wraps. Despite the weather in Linlea leaning upon colder, misty climates- simple, single attires of wool are worn during winter times. And linen material is worn during warmer climates.
The Moorish influence upon Linlean attire come from the Tol’fen Kov’Gra’Sek. There came an appreciation for what is now known as Muted Grandeur, the careful selection of subdued or faded colors in fabric. One can consider the lack of vibrant dyes in the north-east as a reason for this, and the Grey Isles have embraced it into their culture. Red is barely seen, while purple and blues are used by Nobles in gowns and cloaks. Grey is a color used many times over- either religiously to the Grey Lady or in sight of Moorish inclinations of the color.
Jewelry or embellishments in addition to fabric are mostly used by Nobles. They are inclined to wear steel or silver ornaments and heirlooms to display their status during grand meetings or gatherings. Merchants stoically do the same, albeit with lesser number of items. These include detailed pauldrons, buckled belts, embroidered tunics and gowns, cloaks and scarves. A flash of one’s decorated worn weaponry can also be used as a sign of wealth with staffs, spears, daggers and rapiers. Kreesh’Mok that have adapted to the living arrangements of the Isle tend to also learn and appreciate the subtle choice of attires.
In some light, Moorish architecture passes through the same vein of muted colors. Although a dash of color can be seen here or there in form of plants or moss life. Roofs are inspired by the sharp edges of Norwegian cabins that are used to shelter against cold climates, while heavy grey stone carvings and structures are envisioned by the Moorish eye to support against the waves of the sea. Linlean indoors take upon a warmer sight with hearths decorated by fur rugs from hunts from the mainland and woolen curtains against window panes.
These details in culture have slowly formed over the decades.