Parkas was clothing used to keep warm in cold climates.[2]
Description[]
A parka was a practical garment that consisted of a one-piece jacket and hood designed to be slipped over the head like a sweater. It extended just below the waist for optimal coverage. The interior was lined with seal skin, providing insulation, while the outer layer was made of fur. The hood had a rounded shape and hung loosely over the head without covering the face intentionally. This design prevented excessive frost formation where the fur met the flesh. Although a lightly powdered frost occasionally formed on an uncovered face, it was easily brushed away. Conversely, completely covering the face lead to the formation of a layer of hard ice.[1]
A parka's sleeves were long and wide, allowing the wearer to draw cold hands inside and warm them against the chest. This feature provided a practical solution for warming chilly hands in cold weather conditions.[1] A parka could keep its wearer warm up to −20 ℉ (−29 ℃).[4]
The thick hide of a krotter could be used to craft parkas.[5]
Availability[]
- Parkas were an essential item for the Iulutiuns[1] and the Nakulutiuns[6] of the Great Glacier. Iulutiun parkas were made from caribou or seal skin, while Nakulutiun parkas were made from the fur and skin from bears, foxes and wolves.[7]
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Classes[]
- Druids were known to use parkas.[8]
- Parkas were commonly used by Ice Hunters[6]
Individuals[]
- Vilheim Baltson often wore parkas.[9]
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References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Rick Swan (1992). The Great Glacier. (TSR, Inc), p. 33. ISBN 1-56076-324-8.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Vine Garcia (March 1993). “Different Totes for Different Folks”. In Roger E. Moore ed. Dragon #191 (TSR, Inc.), p. 27.
- ↑ Rick Swan (1992). The Great Glacier. (TSR, Inc), p. 39. ISBN 1-56076-324-8.
- ↑ David Cook (August 1990). “Monstrous Compendium”. In Steve Winter ed. The Horde (TSR, Inc.). ISBN 0-88038-868-4.
- ↑ Ray Winninger (September 1995). Giantcraft. Edited by Karen S. Boomgarden. (TSR, Inc.), p. 125. ISBN 0-7869-0163-2.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Eric L. Boyd (September 1997). Powers & Pantheons. Edited by Julia Martin. (TSR, Inc.), p. 64. ISBN 978-0786906574.
- ↑ Rick Swan (1992). The Great Glacier. (TSR, Inc), p. 50. ISBN 1-56076-324-8.
- ↑ Vine Garcia (March 1993). “Different Totes for Different Folks”. In Roger E. Moore ed. Dragon #191 (TSR, Inc.), p. 30.
- ↑ Dale Donovan, Paul Culotta (August 1996). Heroes' Lorebook. (TSR, Inc), p. 129. ISBN 0-7869-0412-7.