Aprons were a variety of protective clothing in the Realms.[1][2]
Description[]
Aprons were typically made of either cloth or leather.[1]
Availability[]
- In Athkatla, one could find aprons for sale at the market Waukeen's Promenade.[4][note 1]
- Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue offered canvas aprons steeped in clay, as well as leather aprons with an attached hood.[5] It also sold sewing patterns for aprons for 5 copper pieces.[6]
- In Zhentil Keep, one could find canvas and leather aprons for sale at Lita's Equipment.[7][note 2]
History[]
In 1491 DR, members of the Cult of the Eternal Flame took up residence beneath a ruined temple of Cyric in Mulmaster.[8] There they wore leather aprons and breeches as they worked at braziers to sacrifice people as part of a process to reanimate azer.[9]
Notable Aprons[]
- Apron of many pockets[10]
- Apron of comfort
- Armormaster's apron were of exceptional quality, worn only by the guildmasters of renowned artisan guilds.[11]
- Maliskers, a type of chest apron unique to the city of Mulmaster. It was one of many articles of clothing often worn by the city's male inhabitants to keep warm[12] during the winter season. These aprons were covered in fur, hung about the check and neck, and were tied to belts. The origin of their name was unknown.[13]
- Reforger's apron, a heavy duty type of apron that was fashioned by celestial artisans and worn by those who aided Zariel in her efforts of restoring the Bleeding Citadel.[14]
Notable Wearers of Aprons[]
General[]
- Simple cloth aprons were typically worn by creatures when cooking.[1]
- It was quite common for blacksmiths to wear thick leather aprons.[1][15] These protected them from the heat, as well as flying sparks and chips of metal, produced by their work.[1]
Groups[]
- In Waterdeep, members of the Guild of Trusted Pewterers and Casters typically wore aprons with the green silhouette of a tankard beneath a bell.[16]
Classes[]
- The golemmasters of Azuth typically wore gray leather aprons.[17]
- The holy builders of Gond typically wore leather aprons.[18]
- Some wizard's were known to wear aprons while working in their laboratories to protect them from such things as acid, fire, and stains.[5]
Individuals[]
- Adam and Eve Smith, proprietors of the Iron Bull Smithy in Ravens Bluff.[19]
- Aumador Uldon, a butcher in the city of Silverymoon, was always seen wearing an apron.[20]
- Beardmere
- Daerigrol Halindcleave, who wore an ankle-long scorched apron.
- Dana
- Duncan Farlong
- Estah, the proprietor of the Sign of the Dreaming Dragon, typically wore a gray homespun apron.[21]
- Fulbar Hardcheese, the proprietor of the Happy Cow
- Gyudd
- Jhaele Silvermane, the proprietor of the Old Skull Inn, usually wore a leather apron.
- Kaeroven Yuluth, the proprietor of the Thirsty Sailor, was always clad in a blood-smeared apron that smelled of cheap perfume and had stitched into it the words "See Neverwinter By Night/Bring A Blade and Live Longer!".[22]
- Laura Kross, a chef in the Happy Stein tavern in Ravens Bluff.[23]
- Mrella Ironkettle, a farmer in Hundelstone, was always known to wear an apron of many pockets.[10]
- Rolf
- Thaglar Xundorn and the employees of his foundry in Skullport typically wore aprons.[24]
- Thoele Raervrun, a minotaur in the city of Oeble, wore an array of dusty and worn out aprons.[25]
- Thom Gestry[26]
- Tohkkal Burrwarden
Races & Sentient Creatures[]
- Azer were often known to wear apron-like garments made from beaten brass, bronze, or copper.[27][28]
- Tinker gnomes were known to wear leather aprons.[29]
Religions[]
- The clergy of Geb often wore the leather aprons typical of blacksmiths.[30]
- The clergy of Hephaestus often wore the leather aprons typical of blacksmiths.[31]
- The dwarven deity Moradin's avatar typically appeared wearing the leather apron typical of blacksmiths.[15][32]
- The gnome deity Flandal Steelskin's avatar typically appeared wearing an apron of fire resistance.[33]
Appendix[]
Notes[]
- ↑ For Duty & Deity states that every nonmagical item featured in the Arms and Equipment Guide can be purchased at Waukeen's Promenade.
- ↑ Ruins of Zhentil Keep states that everything from the Arms and Equipment Guide, except for arms and armor, can be purchased at Lita's Equipment.
Appearances[]
- Novels
- Soldiers of Ice • Curse of the Shadowmage
- Comic Books
- Avatar series (#2)
- Video Games
- Planescape: Torment • Neverwinter (Avernus)
- Organized Play & Licensed Adventures
- Embers of Elmwood
Gallery[]
An apron being worn by Duncan Farlong.
Thurm and Jegg Hillcarver, a pair of dwarven blacksmiths, wear their aprons.
A prosperous halfling innkeeper stands in an apron.
Arla Razortongue wears an apron while running the Peg and Hook.
A dwarven weaponsmith in the city of Neverwinter wears an apron.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Grant Boucher, Troy Christensen, Jon Pickens, John Terra and Scott Davis (1991). Arms and Equipment Guide. (TSR, Inc.), p. 121. ISBN 1-56076-109-1.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 slade et al (December 1994). Encyclopedia Magica Volume I. (TSR, Inc.), p. 58. ISBN 1560768428.
- ↑ Eric Cagle, Jesse Decker, Jeff Quick, and James Wyatt (March 2003). Arms and Equipment Guide 3rd edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 29. ISBN 978-0-7869-2649-7.
- ↑ Dale Donovan (May 1998). For Duty & Deity. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 10. ISBN 0-7869-1234-0.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Jeff Grubb, Julia Martin, Steven E. Schend et al (1992). Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue. (TSR, Inc), p. 39. ISBN 0-5607-6327-2.
- ↑ Jeff Grubb, Julia Martin, Steven E. Schend et al (1992). Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue. (TSR, Inc), p. 75. ISBN 0-5607-6327-2.
- ↑ Kevin Melka, John Terra (March 1995). “Campaign Book”. In Julia Martin ed. Ruins of Zhentil Keep (TSR, Inc.), p. 97. ISBN 0-7869-0109-8.
- ↑ Daniel Helmick (2015-03-13). Embers of Elmwood (DDEX2-02) (PDF). D&D Adventurers League: Elemental Evil (Wizards of the Coast), p. 16.
- ↑ Daniel Helmick (2015-03-13). Embers of Elmwood (DDEX2-02) (PDF). D&D Adventurers League: Elemental Evil (Wizards of the Coast), p. 18.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Ed Greenwood (2020-02-24). Notable People of Hundelstone (1360s) (Tweet). theedverse. Twitter. Archived from the original on 2021-02-25. Retrieved on 2021-05-16.
- ↑ Cryptic Studios (June 2013). Neverwinter. Perfect World Entertainment.
- ↑ Jeff Grubb and Ed Greenwood (1990). Forgotten Realms Adventures. (TSR, Inc), p. 95. ISBN 0-8803-8828-5.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (October 1991). “The Everwinking Eye: Daily Life in Mulmaster”. In Jean Rabe ed. Polyhedron #64 (TSR, Inc.), p. 20.
- ↑ Cryptic Studios (June 2020). Neverwinter: Avernus. Perfect World Entertainment.
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 Eric L. Boyd (November 1998). Demihuman Deities. Edited by Julia Martin. (TSR, Inc.), p. 78. ISBN 0-7869-1239-1.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (1987). Waterdeep and the North. (TSR, Inc), p. 40. ISBN 0-88038-490-5.
- ↑ John Terra (February 1996). Warriors and Priests of the Realms. Edited by Steven E. Schend. (TSR, Inc), p. 68. ISBN 0-7869-0368-6.
- ↑ John Terra (February 1996). Warriors and Priests of the Realms. Edited by Steven E. Schend. (TSR, Inc), p. 77. ISBN 0-7869-0368-6.
- ↑ Terence Kemper (January 1995). “The Living City: The Horse Businesses”. In Jean Rabe ed. Polyhedron #103 (TSR, Inc.), pp. 10–11.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (1993). Volo's Guide to the North. (TSR, Inc), p. 176. ISBN 1-5607-6678-6.
- ↑ Mark Anthony (1995). Curse of the Shadowmage. (TSR, Inc.), p. 11. ISBN 0-7869-0191-8.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (January 1993). Volo's Guide to Waterdeep. (TSR, Inc.), p. 188. ISBN 1-56076-335-3.
- ↑ Richard Rydberg, et al. (August 1989). Gateway to Ravens Bluff, the Living City. Edited by Jean Rabe, Skip Williams, Ed Sollers. (TSR, Inc.), p. 34.
- ↑ Joseph C. Wolf (1999). Skullport. (TSR, Inc), p. 49. ISBN 0-7869-1348-7.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (December 1999). “Elminster's Everwinking Eye: A Wayfarers Guide to the Forgotten Realms”. In Erik Mona ed. Polyhedron #139 (TSR, Inc.), p. 16.
- ↑ Anthony Herring, Jeff Grubb (1993). Player's Guide to the Forgotten Realms Campaign. (TSR, Inc.), p. 73. ISBN 1-56076-695-6.
- ↑ Gary Gygax (August 1983). Monster Manual II 1st edition. (TSR, Inc), p. 12. ISBN 0-88038-031-4.
- ↑ Wolfgang Baur (1993). Secrets of the Lamp (Monstrous Compendium Pages). (TSR, Inc.). ISBN 1-56076-647-6.
- ↑ David Cook Michael Dobson Jeff Grubb Tracy Hickman, Harold Johnson, Douglas Niles, and Margaret Weis (1993). Player's Guide to the Dragonlance Campaign. Edited by Jonatha Ariadne Caspian. (TSR, Inc.), p. 67. ISBN 978-1560766988.
- ↑ Eric L. Boyd (September 1997). Powers & Pantheons. Edited by Julia Martin. (TSR, Inc.), p. 100. ISBN 978-0786906574.
- ↑ James Ward, Robert J. Kuntz (August 1980). Deities & Demigods. Edited by Lawrence Schick. (TSR, Inc.), p. 123. ISBN 0-935696-22-9.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (October 1990). Dwarves Deep. (TSR, Inc.), p. 16. ISBN 0-88038-880-3.
- ↑ Eric L. Boyd (November 1998). Demihuman Deities. Edited by Julia Martin. (TSR, Inc.), pp. 146–147. ISBN 0-7869-1239-1.