GLOE FRYIE PIRSAR
Culture
Common Dress code
Men
Men typically wear a tunic, a waistband, knee-length leggings, and sandals. On cold days an under-tunic, full-length leggings and socks are added. Freeborn men can wear a copper ring as a mark of citizenship. Wealthy men can wear other rings decorated with glass beads or gemstones.Women
Women typically wear a stola gown made of linen, silk, or wool either plain-woven or twill-woven with tablet woven trim on the top and bottom of the fabric. The top of the dress is held together with broaches. The waist is held in by a belt. When the weather is cold a plain undertunic and knitted leggings are worn. Women's jewellery tends to be more flamboyant than their male counterparts. Bracelets, necklaces, and hairnets often incorporate glass beads or precious stones in bright colours to match their clothing.Coming of Age Rites
When a young free man comes of age he is given a PLUIEOO(life ring) made of copper. This ring is considered proof of the wearers status as a citizen giving them a right to vote in certain situations. Wearing someone else's ring is considered identity theft.
Ideals
Beauty Ideals
Men
Straight noses and pointed chins are considered the most attractive facial features. Clear skin, shiny hair, and straight teeth are signs of good breeding. Broad shoulders, a strong core covered in a layer of fat, and muscular limbs are considered the ideal body type. Cleanliness and the use of scented oils, usually floral or woodsy, are socially acceptable signs of wealth.Women
Bright eyes, thick lips, and high cheekbones are the most attractive facial features. Toned, well-defined muscles with wide hips are considered physically attractive. Hair is expected to be long, soft, and shiny intricate braids allow women to show off her creativity and wealth.Gender Ideals
Men
Young freeborn men are expected to join a military order or mercenary company when they come of age. Physical fitness is expected with scars being seen as very attractive on men, this has inevitably led to young men deliberately playing with sharp objects to acquire a scar. Disabilities that come from fighting, such as amputations, are seen as a sign of strength and a strong will to survive. These men tend to become priests as their fighting days are usually over.Women
While the men are out getting themselves killed women are expected to keep society running. Their work ranges from physical jobs such as building, crafting and farming to intellectual jobs such as diplomacy, medicine, and statecraft. This requires even non-noble women to be significantly more educated than other PLIYSERBI societies.
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