OOC - Reader Participation: Livery

[sythyry]

Sythyry is going to provide food, clothing, shelter, and a salary for the people on Strayway.  The clothing will be livery, or a uniform: something a bit distinctive, and approximately the same for everyone on the ship.  Which will be a bit of a sartorial challenge, since zie's got people of all eight prime species, plus one monster who changes shape... though Vae can mutate her clothes just as easily as her body.

Anyways, I'd like suggestions for what the livery might look like.  Thanks!

Comments

[tuftears.livejournal.com]

I'd vote for servicable blue leather or heavy cloth sashes, worn over one shoulder and dropping to waist on the other side, with hooks and loops for attaching tools, with ivory badges in the shape of Sythyry's crest. And optional pants or skirts, either an eye-catching golden color or mysteriously black - the latter is better for hiding various dirt, residue, and stains that might accrue in the course of service!

Shirts are optional of course, but everyone including the Sleeth ought to be able to wear the sash!

[rowyn]

I like the sash idea. I'd make them a little more elaborate than just "blue sash": a blue sash with fancy patterned gold trim, or elaborate beadwork, perhaps. Fancy trim was a big status marker in the Renaissance era, and I expect Sythyry wants zir people to look sharp.

The classic plumed hats that some others have suggested would also be a good choice, and likewise are adaptable to all races (granted, they won't look that good on a Khtsoyis, though.)

Generally, I suggest that the livery look be maintained through color, and pick only a few colors: white shirts, navy jackets and/or pants/skirts, with gold trim, and a lighter blue sash with gold trim, a navy hat with a blue feather to match the sash, for example. With the only required clothing being the hat and sash.

[sythyry.livejournal.com]

Khtsoyis look quite dashing with feathered hats! There's one in the sourcebook!

[terrana.livejournal.com]

I use that picture when reassuring people about the game.

"Just ignore the scary grin on the cover. Look! Hover-squid in a hat!"