Euphragean Ruff
An item of clothing worn in Southwest Varia, particularly the kingdom of Conais, from 2900 3E to 3200 3E. Comprised of a heavily starched frill repeatedly pleated, the Euphragean Ruff was worn around the neck and stiffly protruded outward by at least six inches. Due to the discomfort and general impracticality that the article imposed on posture and movement, it served as a distinct symbol of wealth and status.
The well-to-do often set trends during attempts to display their monetary exuberance, an instance which resulted in the neck ruff’s perpetuation beginning around 2871 3E. Neck ruffs started as frills worn around the aforementioned body part, extending typically two to three inches out. Though generally uncomfortable, these ruffs could also be adorned with jewelry, coloration, and lace patterns. One nobleman, Lord Euphragetio de Lambeaurt, subsequently altered the neck ruff further.In its first recorded appearance, Lord de Lambeaurt wore a frill that projected at least six inches out from his neck to a gala in the Château de Curieux in 2900 3E. Though bereft of further ornaments, the sheer size and pattern of his ruff revolutionized the fashions of the Conaisan upper class.
In the coming centuries, the Euphragean Ruff, named to credit ts first recorded perpetuator, remained a distinct part of the Conaisan aesthetic and spread as well to surrounding areas to at least as far east as Vesium. At the height of its popularity, even the pets of the upper class were endowed with less exaggerated Euphragean Ruffs for use during social functions or presentations. The frill’s style also evolved to eventually include the additions of jewelry, lace adornments, and pattern colorations.
The Euphragean Ruff came to represent the rampant abuse and stark inequities between the classes of Curieux. While the style persisted for centuries, the fashion became outdated in era of House Daramond's rise to the Conaisan throne. Blatant expressions of excess wealth became a social faux pas during the early Daramond years. However, the neck frill, for the upper class, and usage of ruffles remained a standard part of Conaisan fashion despite the Euphragean Ruff going out of style. By the 3400s 3E, the Euphregean Ruff appears only when worn by the antiquated and the eccentric.
History
The inclusions of ruffles and similar ornamentation to the neckline of clothing had been a popular style in Conais since the early 2500s 3E since most outfits included ruffles either on the sleeves or decorating the edges of cloth. For the poor to the middle class, ruffles allowed some measure of fashionable flair without being overly expensive as well as an aesthetic means to covering stitches or patches on old and worn clothing. To the wealthy and upper class, ruffles, as with fine clothing in general, presented another avenue by which to express their status.The well-to-do often set trends during attempts to display their monetary exuberance, an instance which resulted in the neck ruff’s perpetuation beginning around 2871 3E. Neck ruffs started as frills worn around the aforementioned body part, extending typically two to three inches out. Though generally uncomfortable, these ruffs could also be adorned with jewelry, coloration, and lace patterns. One nobleman, Lord Euphragetio de Lambeaurt, subsequently altered the neck ruff further.In its first recorded appearance, Lord de Lambeaurt wore a frill that projected at least six inches out from his neck to a gala in the Château de Curieux in 2900 3E. Though bereft of further ornaments, the sheer size and pattern of his ruff revolutionized the fashions of the Conaisan upper class.
In the coming centuries, the Euphragean Ruff, named to credit ts first recorded perpetuator, remained a distinct part of the Conaisan aesthetic and spread as well to surrounding areas to at least as far east as Vesium. At the height of its popularity, even the pets of the upper class were endowed with less exaggerated Euphragean Ruffs for use during social functions or presentations. The frill’s style also evolved to eventually include the additions of jewelry, lace adornments, and pattern colorations.
The Euphragean Ruff came to represent the rampant abuse and stark inequities between the classes of Curieux. While the style persisted for centuries, the fashion became outdated in era of House Daramond's rise to the Conaisan throne. Blatant expressions of excess wealth became a social faux pas during the early Daramond years. However, the neck frill, for the upper class, and usage of ruffles remained a standard part of Conaisan fashion despite the Euphragean Ruff going out of style. By the 3400s 3E, the Euphregean Ruff appears only when worn by the antiquated and the eccentric.
Item type
Clothing / Accessory
Rarity
Common to rare, based on materials
Weight
Varies, 2 lbs. on average
Dimensions
Varies, minimum of 6 inches protruding from the neck
Base Price
Varies, 50 gp on average
Raw materials & Components
Various cloths (linen, silk, lace), Wire (typically copper), Starch, Jewelry (optional), Dyes (optional)
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Solid article on the History and importance of a piece of Fashion, as well as its decline! Well Done!