User:Regis87/sandbox/sulky-silk

Silk was a common form of textile in the Realms.

Description
Silk was the processed fiber from silkworms. Silkworms were fed the leaves from Mulberry trees, who then made cocoons of silk. Most desert locations could not harvest silk from silkworms, and had to aquire it through trade.

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"Take a care you don’t get any of your blood on my new silk doublet, you knave!"

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USES
Used to make fabircs: all use this ref
 * sheer silk, fine and translucent
 * samite, a fabirc of thick silk
 * velvet, expensive fabric with piles
 * brocade, silk with contrasting colors and textures woven into it

Clothing females
 * Caul, a hair net with silk draperies.
 * kirtle, an undergown made from silk
 * headscarf
 * occasionally used to adorn hoods

Popular clothing in desert climates as it is light.

keffiyeh, Parasol

In Zakharan culture, an agal was a cord (or group of cords) used to secure a keffiyeh to one's head. Elegant agal was made from silk dusted with gold.

Caftan a long ankle-length garment worn in Zakhara. usually made with cotton, but finer versions could be crafted from silk.

In, among the noble woman of Waterdeep, is was a trend to wear gowns of silk, with their legs behind several layers of sheer silk, to social functions.

Silk was used as a thread.

Silk could be used to make flags and pennants. Silk could be woven to create tapestries. Silk robes

Silk could be made into pouches that can hold currency.

Sashes and waistcoats

Shirts

veils

bedsheets

gloves

slippers

hankerchief

sails

pillow

Sheets of silk woven into a fine mesh were used as insect netting. It was effective against natural insects but useless against spells such as insect plague or creeping doom.

kalat: knee-length tunic that was sometimes made from silk


 * Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue sold a wide variety of clothing made from silk. These included breeches, cannons, capes, chemises, cloaks, codpieces, doublets, girdles, gloves, gowns, hats and caps, hoods, hosiery, jerkins, loincloths, robes, sashes, and slippers.

breeches

drapes stocking

Tent

hammock

doll skin

napkins

Silk could be used to protect food such as cheese

silk could be used to line the interior of a container such as a coffer.

maitung, a subdued tunic made from silk that was popular with bereaucrats and scholars in Shou Lung.

cheosong: a narrow and tight dress commonly worn by the high-born women of Shou Lung.

samfu: commonly made from cotton, the wealthy in northern Shou Lung wore samfu of silk.

kite

silk can be laminated and used as pages in a book.

byobu: folding screens that used silk.

obi: a sash of silk.

vest

hakama: pants made of silk.

kosode: silk robe.

Ninja often wrapped cords of strong silk around their scabbards to be used to climb.

haramaki: armor made from silk and chain mail.

kimono

Silk Swathes

In the desert, a filter mask, often made of silk, was common.

COSTS
Silk cost roughly 1 gp per pound.

of silk rope: 80 gp and weighed.

Waterdeep: of rope made from braided silk cord, used for ornamental purposes, cost 25 gp.

Due to it's value, caravans transporting silk were always under heavy guard.

A bolt of the finest quality silk from Shou costs up to 4,000 gp in Faerûn.

Tapestries from Shou made from silk costs up to 8,500 gp in Faerûn.

A bolt of silk from Hillsfar costed 100 gp per bolt.

A bolt of black silk cost 200 gp in Zakhara. A bolt of red silk trimmed with gold thread was worth 2,000 gp.

All from In zakhara, silk:
 * Keffiyeh = 7 gp
 * jacket = 80 gp
 * parasol 5gp
 * slippers 10 gp
 * shirt 8gp
 * stockings 2gp
 * veil 6gp
 * of rope = 10 gp

A bolt of silk cost about 60 gp in zakhara

A large pillow made from Turami silk cost 25 gp.

The standard price of a bolt of regular silk was usually about 3 ch'ien in Kara-Tur.

kosode: 3 tael | silk vest 1 tael

of rope: 5 ch'ien

1-3 gp per square yard

50 ft silk rope 10 gp

embroidered silk hankershief: 25 gp

silk robe with gold embroidery: 250 gp

silk swathes: 400 gp. weighed

LOCATIONS
Myratma in Tethyr is famous for its silk, which was highly sought after by the wealthy in Amn and Calimshan.

Silk was one of the main exports of Calimshan.

Waterdeep imports silk from Calimshan.

Silk was the preffered textile for clothing in Calimshan.

In Calimport, silk was sold and safely stored in the various khanduqs throughout the city.

Warriors in Calimshan usually wore vibrant and colorful silks under their cloak.

Silk was available for sale in Daggerford at Farrel's Fine Jewelry and Apparel but at a high price.

In the Moonshae Isles, silk was imported from Calimshan via the port of Caer Callidyrr.

Talmost was a Waterdhavian house that was known as one of the city's foremost clothiers and furriers. They operated prosperous silk trading and crafting businesses in Calimshan. REF: City of Splendors Web Enhancment

Silk was an integral part of the economy of Thesk and Telflamm In the Dalelands, Archendale, Deepingdale , Harrowdale imported silk.

Harrowcoaster House in Harrowdale sold silk.

The Sheathed Dagger in Arrowmark imported silk.

Jarwain's Imports was a shop in Ashabenford in the late 14 century DR that specialized in exotic imported goods from the nation of Cormyr. For steep prices, Mistran shoppers could purchase fine, spun cotton, lace, silk, or vibrant garments from the Forest Country.

Riurmorn's Silks and Linens, a textile business in Tasseldale in 1368 DR that imported Sembian textiles and eastern silk.

Aladiam's Imports in Tasseldale imported silk from Sembia.

Mirksha, Mirksha and Mirksha, a company of three brothers in Archendale that traded exotic goods from southern coast of the Sea of Fallen Stars.

Sembia exported silk.

Marsember shipped silk.

Sembian wizards were known for wearing many layers of silk.

Wizards from Neverwinter wore silks as they indicated their high status.

Silk Road

Storm Dragon House in Raven's Bluff sold silk at an unbelievable low price.

Other RB:
 * Crimyn's Imported Silks
 * Horace's Shirt Shop
 * Blue Star Trading Company
 * Madame Coth's Silk Shop

In Suzail silk can be purchased at Fallas' Treasures of Thentia

in Arabel, silk can be purchased at Jhamma's Silks and Furs and Saerdar's Silks and Flowers

The Simbul's Children in Aglarond wore breeches and tunics of emerald green silk.

The wizards of Hlondeth wore robes of silk, dyed in bright scarlet, emerald or deep azure.

Grunwald traded fur and carvings of wood for silk.

Silk is abundant in Kara-Tur.

Particularly Shou Lung.

In Myratma, Tethyr Mills was famed for it silk, which was used for the finest of clothing in Amn and Calimshan.

Silk was manufactured in Calimshan.

Halruaa imports silk from Durpar. Nobles in Ulgarth imported silk from Calimhsam.

In the market of Mantol-Derith in Menzoberranzan, silk from the surface could be purchased.

House of Silks was a fine clothing and jewelry shop located in Westgate in 1367 DR.

Volo's Guide to Waterdeep
 * Street of Silks
 * House of Purple Silks
 * The Purple Palace
 * Maerghoun's Inn

The elves and humans of Myth Drannor frequently wore loose garments of silk.

in Silverymoon, Flamebar Canvas sold sails made from silk, popular with the river barges in the area.

On the Sea of Fallen Stars, a ship captain who wished to brag about their wealth and status often had sails of silk.

In the Sea of Fallen Stars, sea elves and the shalarin used silk to mark position or rank within their society.

The Silver Branch in Eveningstar imported silk from Mulhorand.

Silk was one of the main imports in the Corsair Domains.

The Caliph of Citadel of Ice and Steel instructed the djinni of the seraglio to weave silk into beautiful items of clothing.

In Tajar, abas of crimson silk were available to be purchased.

silk was readily available in the Grand Bazaar of Huzuz.

Silk was a main export of Afyal.

in the Pearl Cities, men occasionally wore headclothes of silk.

Rich women in Zakhara wore silk instead of cotton, except in the Cities of the Pantheon.

The Al-Badia considered the wearing of silk shameful.

In Baldur's Gate, locals can purchase silke at one of the many shops in Little Calimshan. In the Upper City, silk was a common sight.

The port city of Karatin was filled with ships arriving and leaving with silk.

Hungtse Province was the largest source of silk in both Shou Lung and Kara-Tur in general.

The inhabitants of Wang Kuo Province were known for their heavily embroidered silk coats.

Keelung is famous for the quality of silk it exports.

Clothing of high quality and bright silks were common in southern Shou Lung.

In Tu'Lung silk is a very important symbol of status.

In Tabot, noblewoman usually wore gowns of silk.

Peqqir exports silk.

In the Kuong Kingdom, clothing made from light silk was popular.

In Laothan, clothing made from brightly colored silk was popular. Nalamh was the largest producer of silk in Laothan.

Banda was a silk production center. Banda silk was known for being light and creating gauzy weaves. Kataburi was a port in which much of the Banda silk was traded.

Marabaya was a main port for exporting silk.

In Tu Pe, silk belts were popular. High-knecked dresses of silk were common as well.

In Koryo, silk was rare and therefore expensive.

The fishermen of Eburishima smuggled silk to supplement their income.

Dojyu had a silk drying industry.

In Kozakura, Jitogawa was the main source of silk and as a result was one of the few ports open to trade with outsiders. Silk was one of the main sources of domestic trade within Kozakura.

In Wa, Rukimbaru was a main port for the exporting of silk. Farmers were forbidden to wear clothing made from silk. Brightly dyed silk was one of the main exports of Wa.

The inhabitants of the villages in the Kesasar Valley wore samfu of brightly colored silk.

RELIGION
The main alter in a Maskarran temple often had mask of silk floating above it.

The avatar of Sune usually wore a thin, transparent gown of silk as her only item of clothing.

Part of a Waukeenar's clerics ritual outfit was undergarments made from silk.

experienced goldeyes could create a palatial tent, comprising a sizeable silk pavilion covering some 1,500​–​3,000 square feet (140–​280 square meters). The avatar of Chauntea usually appears in robes of white silk. The avatar of Eldath appears wearing garments of green silk that cling to her body.

Loviatar's avatar appeared in an outfit of revealing white silks.

Clerics of Loviatar wore robes of white or black lined with silk dyed deep red.

Mystra avatar wore robes of heavy silk.

Clerics of Akadi preferred silk as their ceremonial vestments and they valued silks dyed in patterns of blue or white.

Azuth's avatar is normally seen wearing robes of grey silk.

The priests of Azuth wore robes of shimmering grey silk.

Kiaransalee's avatar wore only jewelry and veils of black silk.

The vestments of the clergy of Vhaeraun included loose shirts made from silk.

The avatar of Garl Glittergold wore a large cloak of silk.

The avatar of Brandobaris wore blouses of silk.

Festbringers, clerics of Lliira, always wore brightly colored luxurious fabiurcs such as silk.

Priestesses of Lurue often wore white robes of silk.

Scions of Siamorphe wore deep purple robes made from the highest quality silk.

Jauhar wore pantaloons of silk

Ladies of Compassion carried silk cloth to bind wounds.

MAGIC
A silken cord was required to cast addition.

When in battle, pairs of vremyonni, male spellcasters of Rashemen, tied themselves to each other with short lengths of silken cord.

Older versions of the battletide spells could use silk thread as a material component.

The spell deadly dance required a scrap of silk as a material component.

Mageweavers were wizards in Zakhara who imbued artistic creations, such as tapestries and silk scarves, with magical power.

silk could be used as a material component in the wind shadow spell.

The spell whip required a small whip made of silk as the material component.

Silk could be used as a material component in the casting of the death's door spell.

while casting dream vision, the caster had to wear a robe of red or white.

robe of white silk with handwritten sutras upon it was required to cast invisibility to enemies.

When a wu jen cast polymorph other, they required the wings of a moth wrapped in a piece of silk.

Special bushes made from magical silk allowed for transporting between the Prime Material plane and Qui.

Ash from a piece of silk that was consumed by a least flame spirit was used as a component in creating a charm of protection from fire

Dust of appearance was often stored in small packets of silk.

CREATURES
Noble djinni usually wore lightweight silks.

Djinni tended to wear silks.

Efreeti preferred caftans of silk.

silk could be found in nests of roc.

Most giant in Zakhara preferred to wear tunics and turbans made from silk.

Most wang-liang favored light-weight clothing, such as silk, which was often dyed green or red.

Krakentua wore massive robes of vibrant, luxuriant silk.

Bisan wore robes of silk, usually blue or light green.

The silk created by the larva of insectoid gargantua was used throughout Kara-Tur in the making of magical robes.

In their human form, hu hsien appeared as a woman wearing long robes of silk.

Wedon appeared as a human cloaked in a white sheet made from silk. The silken sheet covered their entire body.

The clothing of p'oh was often made from the best silk, garishly decorated with gold and silver threads.

Silk was a common fabric in elven clothing. Elven silks were highly prized by merchants.

HISTORY
The year was known as the "Year of Silken Sabers".

In After trail-blazing the Golden Way to Kara-Tur, the Impilturan merchant Windyn Balindre returns with silks and spices. Gaining a charter from the ruler of Lyrabar, Balindre founds the Royal Company of Shou Lung.

NOTABLE THINGYS

 * Belabrantan caparison of warmth: A magical cloth made from red silk.
 * Mask of Lhestyn: A magical veil made from white silk.
 * White cloak of the spider: A magical garment made from white silk.
 * Tasmia's heart: A magical bustier lined with black silk.
 * Yellow Silk of Kuang: An artifact from Shou Lung.
 * Storm's Garter: Used by Harpers.
 * ''Vest of shadows:
 * ''Shield of shadows:
 * Hulasahr's slippers:
 * Najjar's cloak of weaponry:
 * Andrathath's mask:
 * gauntlets of Faerglamer
 * Sash of heat endurance
 * Sash of fire resistance
 * pennant of the vind rune
 * robe of serpents
 * Runes of Norzahk
 * Juia Lo'tanu
 * Edu'sascar
 * Rope of climbing was made from silk.

NOTABLE USERS
Janol Famisso frequently carried cords of silk for climbing.

Liriel Baenre often wore a silk shirt under her drow chainmail.

Beneath his trademark black cloak, Cyndre wore a robe of cotton woven with silk.

Orgauth often wore black shirts of the finest silk.

Victor Dhostar wore white gloves of silk.

Danilo Thann always carried several silk shirts.

Asilther Graelor always carried of silk rope. She also wore a cord of silk bemeath her belt which she used to bind targets, or as a garrot.

Dove Falconhand was known to wear silk shirts during her adventures.

Laeral Silverhand filled a stocking of silk with gems in Blackstaff Tower, which she used as currency when the need required it.

Fuigarm wore a silk shirt of protection +1.

Elvrin Crownsilver was always seen finely dressed in a silk shirt and breeches.

MISC
The Ala-min tribe of the Shadi'ar of Arnaden transled as "silk blades".

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 * A Dozen and One Adventures
 * Assassin Mountain
 * Black Courser
 * Blood Charge
 * Blood of the Yakuza
 * Bloodstone Pass
 * Cormyr: The Tearing of the Weave
 * Curse of Strahd
 * Dead Gods
 * Dead in Thay
 * Doom of Daggerdale
 * Expedition to Undermountain
 * Faction War
 * Fires of Zatal
 * For Duty & Deity
 * Ghosts of Dragonspear Castle
 * Halls of Undermountain
 * Harbinger House
 * Haunted Halls of Eveningstar
 * Hellgate Keep
 * Hoard of the Dragon Queen
 * Mad Monkey vs the Dragon Claw
 * Marco Volo: Arrival
 * Night of the Seven Swords
 * Nightwatch in the Living City
 * Ninja Wars
 * Ochimo: The Spirit Warrior
 * Out of the Abyss
 * Pool of Radiance: Attack on Myth Drannor
 * Princes of the Apocalypse
 * Reclaiming Blingdenstone
 * Ronin Challenge
 * Ruined Kingdoms
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 * Storm King's Thunder
 * Storm Riders
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 * Tales from the Yawning Portal
 * Test of the Samurai
 * The Accursed Tower
 * The Dungeon of Death
 * The Elder Elemental Eye
 * The Rise of Tiamat
 * The Ruins of Undermountain
 * The Ruins of Undermountain II: The Deep Levels
 * The Throne of Bloodstone
 * The Twilight Tomb
 * Tomb of Annihilation
 * Undermountain: The Lost Level
 * War of Everlasting Darkness
 * Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
 * Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
 * Well of Worlds
 * Wyrmskull Throne


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 * The Honor of Two Swords in Dragon magazine #260


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 * A Day at the Races
 * A Great Upheaval
 * A Lesson in Love
 * Assault on Maerimydra
 * Beneath the Fetid Chelimber
 * Blood Above, Blood Below
 * Breath of the Yellow Rose
 * Chelimber's Descent
 * City of Danger
 * Death on the Wall
 * Dock Ward Double Cross
 * Drums of the Dead
 * Hillsfar Reclaimed
 * Last Orders at the Yawning Portal
 * Mulmaster Undone
 * Outlaws of the Iron Route
 * Peril at the Port
 * Reclamation
 * Reeducation
 * Shackles of Blood
 * Szith Morcane Unbound
 * The Scroll Thief
 * The Tower of Ahgairon
 * The Vampire of Skullport
 * The Waydown
 * Tyranny in Phlan
 * Unusual Opposition
 * Whispers in the Dark
 * Xanathar's Wrath

Found by Sundered

 * Malcanthet wore a light, transparent gown made of silk.
 * Among the many valuable items that made up the treasure hoards of some dragons, silk could be found.
 * Yak folk often dressed in silk clothing.
 * Silk clothing was available in the city of Iiso.
 * House Kullek, one of the merchant houses on the Rock of Bral, dealt in silk.
 * Those from worlds poor in metals often traded for them at the Rock of Bral with silk.
 * Callidyrr imported silk from Calimshan.
 * Callanter Rollingshoulder wore dark robes made of Calishite silk.
 * Mother Tathlorn's House of Pleasure and Healing had silk and lace nightdresses among the outfits they had on offer for their patrons' use.
 * Maerghoun's Inn offered its patrons complimentary purple silk robes.
 * The festhall House of Purple Silks was well known for the titular garments of purple silk worn by its workers.
 * The Golden Horn Gambling House had its female dancers dress in red silk gowns.
 * Calimshan was greatly associated with silk.
 * The upperclass of Calimshan were known to wear abas and jellabas, blouses, chadors, shirts, trousers, tunics, turbans, and veils made of silk. Often in rare dyes and with patterns embroidered upon them or precious metallic thread woven into them.
 * Araneas of the Spider Swamp traded in exquisite spidersilk with humans.
 * Rare silk was commonly found in the markets of Calimshan.
 * Daeranatha Dorluu wore long, flame-orange robes of silk.
 * Waterdeep enjoys steady trade with Calimshan for silks.
 * Calimport also traded silk with spelljammers.
 * In Calimport, rare silks were sold in the courtyard markets of Khanduq Ward.
 * In Calimport's Jewel Ward, the dominant merchants of Mjôm Sabban were silk importers.
 * Silk was involved in Calimport marriage ceremonies.
 * Scarlet Cross Trading Coster exported silks to Baldur's Gate.
 * Wanda's Silken Fineries sold curtains, scarves, veils, and other products made of silk.
 * Melek's Fine Silks and Textiles
 * Pasha Keyel wore silk robes threaded with gold.
 * Battlecloak of Vycaena, Hulasahr's slippers, *Najjar's cloak of weaponry.

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