Órenyata

An órenyata (Elvish, "heart mark") is an accessory that a heartbroken Elvish suitor might wear to mark a mourning period after the end of a relationship. It is traditionally worn on the right wrist, right forearm, and/or right sleeve (to contrast with the absence of the engagement ring, worn on the right pinky finger).
The órenyata is typically red or pink, but can otherwise take many forms: a kerchief, armband, or contrasting sleeve cuff, for instance. Since symmetry is valued so highly in beauty standards, even a small detail—like red stitching along one sleeve, or the replacement of one stone in a matching pair of bracelets with a garnet—can stand out as an órenyata in high society.
The expression "to wear one's heart on one's sleeve" is of wood elven origin, and refers to the órenyata.

Item type

Clothing / Accessory

Related ethnicities

• Wood Elf

Rarity

common