A cloak was a loose garment that was worn over clothes, particularly by adventurers, explorers, travelers, scholars, and those subjected to cold climates.[1][3][5]
Description[]
Cloaks were standard adventuring equipment, but varied widely in terms of material and enchantment. They were available throughout Faerûn; the Underdark, where they were often worn by drow and known as piwafwi,[6] and Zakhara, where they were known as abas (which were essentially cloaks or a very light robes).[7] Unenchanted cloaks sold for up to 50 gp, whilst enchanted ones could be extraordinarily expensive.[3]
History[]
Many groups throughout the history of the Realms were associated with cloaks. For example, the Redbrands of Phandalin were named after the red cloaks they wore, and junior members of the Lords' Alliance were known as Cloaks. Those of the Cult of the Dragon wore black cloaks that were shaped like the wings of dragons.[8]
Notable Cloaks[]
- Cloak of Balduran
- Cloak of displacement
- Cloak of elvenkind
- Cloak of protection
- Cloak of the manta ray
Notable Wearers of Cloaks[]
Waterdeep Guilds[]
Cloaks were part of the livery of multiple guilds throughout Waterdeep, such as the following:
- Members of the Fellowship of Carters and Coachmen were known to wear dark blue cloaks.[9] Those in the Guild of Fine Carvers preferred royal blue cloaks with red and brown lines as borders.[10]
- Members of the Coopers' Guild were known to wear brown cloaks.[11]
- Members of the Guild of Butchers were known to wear crimson cloaks with purple lining.[12]
- Members of the Council of Farmer-Grocers were known to wear bright green cloaks, while the Council of Musicians, Instrument-Makers, & Choristers preferred long, deep green cloaks.[11]
- Members of the Guild of Stonecutters, Masons, Potters, and Tile-makers were known to wear gray cloaks.[13]
- Members of the Guild of Glassblowers, Glaziers, and Spectacle-makers and Loyal Order of Street Laborers were known to wear pink cloaks.[10]
- Members of the Cellarers' & Plumbers' Guild were known to wear orange cloaks.[14]
- Members of the Baker's Guild, Fellowship of Bowers and Fletchers, and the Launderers' Guild were all known to wear white cloaks.[15]
- Members of the Fellowship of Salters, Packers, and Joiners were known to wear yellow cloaks.[16]
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References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Gary Gygax (1978). Players Handbook 1st edition. (TSR, Inc.), p. 35. ISBN 0-9356-9601-6.
- ↑ Gary Gygax, David Cook, and François Marcela-Froideval (1985). Oriental Adventures. (TSR, Inc), p. 39. ISBN 0-8803-8099-3.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 David "Zeb" Cook (April 1995). Player's Handbook 2nd edition (revised). (TSR, Inc.), p. 90. ISBN 0-7869-0329-5.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Jonathan Tweet, Monte Cook, Skip Williams (July 2003). Player's Handbook v.3.5. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 131. ISBN 0-7869-2886-7.
- ↑ Reynolds, Forbeck, Jacobs, Boyd (March 2003). Races of Faerûn. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 173. ISBN 0-7869-2875-1.
- ↑ Jeff Grubb and Andria Hayday (April 1992). Arabian Adventures. (TSR, Inc), p. 85. ISBN 978-1560763581.
- ↑ Wizards RPG Team (July 2014). “Lost Mine of Phandelver”. Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 21–22, 24–25, 31, 35–36. ISBN 978-0-7869-6559-5.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood and Steven E. Schend (July 1994). “Who's Who in Waterdeep”. City of Splendors (TSR, Inc), p. 42. ISBN 0-5607-6868-1.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Ed Greenwood and Steven E. Schend (July 1994). “Who's Who in Waterdeep”. City of Splendors (TSR, Inc), p. 45. ISBN 0-5607-6868-1.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Ed Greenwood and Steven E. Schend (July 1994). “Who's Who in Waterdeep”. City of Splendors (TSR, Inc), p. 40. ISBN 0-5607-6868-1.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood and Steven E. Schend (July 1994). “Who's Who in Waterdeep”. City of Splendors (TSR, Inc), p. 44. ISBN 0-5607-6868-1.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood and Steven E. Schend (July 1994). “Who's Who in Waterdeep”. City of Splendors (TSR, Inc), pp. 46, 49. ISBN 0-5607-6868-1.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood and Steven E. Schend (July 1994). “Who's Who in Waterdeep”. City of Splendors (TSR, Inc), p. 39. ISBN 0-5607-6868-1.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood and Steven E. Schend (July 1994). “Who's Who in Waterdeep”. City of Splendors (TSR, Inc), pp. 38, 41, 47. ISBN 0-5607-6868-1.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood and Steven E. Schend (July 1994). “Who's Who in Waterdeep”. City of Splendors (TSR, Inc), p. 43. ISBN 0-5607-6868-1.