Turbans were a form of headwear common in desert regions,[3][4] such as Anauroch[5], Calimshan,[6] and Zakhara.[7][8]
Description[]
From left to right: an example of a turban on a skullcap and a turban on a fez.
Turbans were composed of a long strip of fabric that one would wrap around their head.[8][9] In Zakhara, middle-class men often wore their turbans wrapped around a skullcap, while those of upper classes typically wrapped theirs around fezzes.[7] The former made a turban look like a flattened sphere. The latter made them appear taller, rounder, and overall more impressive. These wraps were often held in place by a pin or broach, the latter being particularly done by wearers of high stature.[8][9] People in Calimshan also wrapped their turbans around skullcaps and secured them with ornate broaches, though they were also known to wear them atop keffiyehs.[6]
The thick padding of turbans provided some degree of protection to a wearer's head.[10]
Availability[]
- Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue sold turbans for around 3 silver pieces.[2]
Notable Turbans[]
- Feather turban: a magical turban made of woven peacock feathers.[11]
- Turban of multiplication
- Turban of silence
Notable Users of Turbans[]
Individuals[]
- Abon Duum
- Abu Bakr
- Abu bin Sujah
- Allamon Sorn
- Barak al-Gani
- Koresh
- Mahatma, the personal chef of Hakim ibn Rashad, wore a turban of disguise at all times to hide his mamluk tattoos.[12]
- Nar-Aidiya
Races & Intelligent Creatures[]
- In the land of Zakhara, nonhuman races that were often known to wear turbans included dao, marids, werelions, some giants,[13] messenger genies,[14] and yak folk.[15]
Regions, Nations, and Settlements[]
- In the nation of Amn, women were often known to wear ornate turbans to display their status in society.[16]
- In the deserts of Anauroch, the D'tarig were commonly known to wear turbans.[17]
- In the land of Calimshan both humans and moon elves were known to wear turbans.[18]
- In the City of Brass, black turbans were part of the uniform for palace guards.[19]
- In the nation of Semphar, turbans were part of the army uniform. Different colors were used to represent a soldier's rank, with black turbans being reserved for the nation's ruler.[20]
- In Zakhara, the use of turbans was most common among the inhabitants of Hiyal, Huzuz, and Qudra. It was notably far less common to see them worn in the Free Cities.[7]
Religions[]
- Whenever Talos manifested as his Calimshan aspect Bhaelros, he appeared as a dusky skinned genie wearing a turban.[21]
Appendix[]
See Also[]
- Vizier's turban, a Zakharan creature that resembled a turban.
Gallery[]
Some men in Drudach wearing turbans.
A rakshasa displays his turban.
A turban-wearing pearl diver of Jumlat admires his catch.
Appearances[]
- Adventures
- Dungeon #47, "The Assassin Within"
- Novels
- The Parched Sea
- Referenced only
- The Council of Blades
- Video Games
- Neverwinter (Tomb of Annihilation)
- Organized Play & Licensed Adventures
- Heart of the Desert: Race Against Time • Where the Teak Snakes Slither
External Links[]
References[]
- ↑ Gary Gygax, David Cook, and François Marcela-Froideval (1985). Oriental Adventures. (TSR, Inc), p. 39. ISBN 0-8803-8099-3.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Jeff Grubb, Julia Martin, Steven E. Schend et al (1992). Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue. (TSR, Inc), p. 82. ISBN 0-5607-6327-2.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 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.
- ↑ Jennifer Clarke-Wilkes, Bruce R. Cordell and JD Wiker (March 2005). Sandstorm. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 101. ISBN 0-7869-3655-X.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (November 1991). Anauroch. Edited by Karen S. Boomgarden. (TSR, Inc.), p. 19. ISBN 1-56076-126-1.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Steven E. Schend, Dale Donovan (September 1998). Empires of the Shining Sea. Edited by Julia Martin. (TSR, Inc.), p. 52. ISBN 0-7869-1237-5.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Jeff Grubb (August 1992). Land of Fate (Adventurer's Guide to Zakhara). (TSR, Inc), pp. 18, 71. ISBN 978-1560763291.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Dale Henson (February 1993). The Magic Encyclopedia, Volume Two. (TSR, Inc), p. 146. ISBN ISBN 978-156076563.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Jeff Grubb and Andria Hayday (April 1992). Arabian Adventures. (TSR, Inc), p. 93. ISBN 978-1560763581.
- ↑ Michael J. Varhola (January 1993). “Rhino's Armor, Tiger's Claws”. In Roger E. Moore ed. Dragon #189 (TSR, Inc.), p. 35.
- ↑ Wolfgang Baur (November 1993). Secrets of the Lamp. Genie Lore. (TSR, Inc.), p. 60. ISBN 978-1560766476.
- ↑ Paul Culotta (May/June 1994). “The Assassin Within”. In Barbara G. Young ed. Dungeon #47 (TSR, Inc.) (47)., p. 63.
- ↑ Wolfgang Baur, Steve Kurtz (1992). Monstrous Compendium Al-Qadim Appendix. (TSR, Inc). ISBN l-56076-370-1.
- ↑ Wolfgang Baur (1993). Secrets of the Lamp (Monstrous Compendium Pages). (TSR, Inc.). ISBN 1-56076-647-6.
- ↑ Jeff Grubb (August 1992). Land of Fate (Monster Sheets). (TSR, Inc). ISBN 978-1560763291.
- ↑ Steven E. Schend (August 1997). “Book Two: Amn”. In Roger E. Moore ed. Lands of Intrigue (TSR, Inc.), p. 3. ISBN 0-7869-0697-9.
- ↑ Greg A. Vaughan, Skip Williams, Thomas M. Reid (November 2007). Anauroch: The Empire of Shade. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 140. ISBN 0-7869-4362-9.
- ↑ Steven E. Schend, Dale Donovan (September 1998). Empires of the Shining Sea. Edited by Julia Martin. (TSR, Inc.), p. 125. ISBN 0-7869-1237-5.
- ↑ Wolfgang Baur (November 1993). Secrets of the Lamp. Genie Lore. (TSR, Inc.), p. 25. ISBN 978-1560766476.
- ↑ Curtis M. Scott (1991). Horde Campaign. (TSR, Inc), p. 14. ISBN 1-56076-130-X.
- ↑ Julia Martin, Eric L. Boyd (March 1996). Faiths & Avatars. (TSR, Inc.), p. 156. ISBN 978-0786903849.