User:Regis87/sandbox/sulky-silk

USES
silk comes from silkworms. <

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

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

COSTS
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

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.

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.

MAGIC
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.

CREATURES
Noble djinni usually wore lightweight silks.

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

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

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.

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

APPERANCES
AD
 * A Dozen and One Adventures
 * Black Courser
 * Blood Charge
 * Bloodstone Pass
 * Cormyr: The Tearing of the Weave
 * Doom of Daggerdale
 * Expedition to Undermountain
 * Fires of Zatal
 * For Duty & Deity
 * Haunted Halls of Eveningstar
 * Hellgate Keep
 * Marco Volo: Arrival
 * Nightwatch in the Living City
 * Pool of Radiance: Attack on Myth Drannor
 * Ruined Kingdoms
 * Shadowdale
 * Sons of Gruumsh
 * Storm Riders
 * Swords of the Iron Legion
 * The Accursed Tower
 * The Dungeon of Death
 * The Ruins of Undermountain
 * The Ruins of Undermountain II: The Deep Levels
 * The Throne of Bloodstone
 * The Twilight Tomb
 * Undermountain: The Lost Level
 * Wyrmskull Throne