Been a while since my last BS:Elsweyr post. Enjoy an outfit I’ve had in the works for ages now. Transcription of the last image under the cut. You can find the full size here.

The necklace represents a dancer in the middle of a lush wheat field. A good luck blessing is inscribed on top. While the nomadic nequin’ali tribes do not cultivate wheat, it is nonetheless a precious crop to the region.

Outfit of an affluent lady from Anequina. The colorful striped patterns are native to the region. Her leg and arm bracers are from good leather and originate in the culture’s warrior tradition. Her necklace is made from a large embossed pectoral piece, from which coins are hung, all in silver. She wears another necklace made of imported wood and precious materials. Charms hang from her belt. Around her waist are tied pocketlike bags and a decorative apron. Her hair is kept in a lose braid, and adorned with glass beads, favored as a precious material in the region. She also wears silver earrings, and her face is tattooed with feline stripes, a common way for the Ohmes to distinguish themselves.

The star of the outfit is the intricatedly patterns overcoat. Using a great range of precious dyes, it’s patterns are made by embroidering arranged strips of colorful material. It’s fastened to the side of the chest similar to a budi, the khajiit tunic/base wear. Similar embroidery techniques can be found on her shoes. While she doesn’t have a tail, and this piece would likely be tailor-made, it is customary for khajiit fashion to split long coats in the back.

Anequina is a hostile land who’s talented craftsmen work with a lot of imported materials. Mining, dyeing and smelting are not in the tradition of these nomadic people, who instead use their influence and riches to get precious materials from far away lands, with the help of their trading caravans.

Matching leather bracers

Part of a set. Arguable the less bling part of this outfit, still adorned with silver coins. Made from soft polished leather, stitched with colorful thread.

Necklace

Ta’agra reads SALAZISA, “radiant fate”. Center and coins polished to mirror finish.

Other necklace

Cylindrical dyed wood and silver beads

Beyond Skyrim: Elsweyr concept art. Armor (light) for the Ma’a-di-Khaj faction, bandits of the Badlands.

These armors belong to a desert dwelling faction who ambush and raid local travelers and villages. Their clothing is colored with earth tones, blending with the environement - a short cape and hat both protect the viewer from the unforgiving weather of the Badlands region they call home and help hide their face and camouflage them on the sand.

Their outfit is designed to be silent and nimble, quick for the attack. Sole exception to this rule is the ritual sun medaillion they wear around their neck. Higher-ups wear a slightly different set of armor, as silent as the first, but more adorned, with added hues of blue and gold. Solar symbols are used on several parts of their outfit.

Based on a idea by artist Lachlan Page.

Happy Halloween from the folks over at Beyond Skyrim: Elsweyr! We end October with the launch of our YouTube channel with our first audio book, about the dro-m’Athra, dark khajiiti spirits.

Videogame Aesthetic Series

The Khajiit: The Elder Scrollsseries

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Khajiiti Honorifics, by Lady Radurra-dra of Torval,
Southwest Elsweyr Representative to the Thalmor:

Feminine Honorifics

“-dra” is a title of respect awarded to one known for her wisdom and wit, or as a consolation to one who has achieved a venerable age. I prefer to think that, in my case, it is the former condition that applies.

“-daro” is for one who has achieved excellence in the nimble manipulation of loose articles, such as small decorative objects and unattached coinage. It may also be awarded to one who is lithe of tongue.

“-do” is for one who has earned renown as a warrior—usually male, but occasionally (too occasionally, in this one’s opinion) a female.

“-ko” is an appellation for respected healers, mages, and scholars, and is also sometimes added to the names of learned ancestors. Perhaps, once this one has passed on, her children will refer to her as “Radurra-ko”? …Well, it is a warm thought.

“-la” is an oh-so-fleeting title applied to graceful maidens who are unmarried, or behave as if they were. This one remembers fondly when she was “Radurra-la"—just last year, no?

”-ma" is for a young child of either gender, a term of endearment, except when it is shouted or snarled.

Masculine Honorifics

“-dar” is perhaps the most ancient of all Khajiiti titles, an appellation earned by those who are nimble in fingers and wits, and are both inquisitive and acquisitive. I have heard that it is also sometimes applied to politicians, but such usage would surely be jocular (and never employed by me, sweetness!).

“-do” is an honorific for one who has earned distinction on the field of battle or in personal duels. Beware of those strutting lions who apply the title to themselves, not waiting for others to award it.

“-dro” is a title applied to wise elders, patriarchs, grandfathers, and those who walk too slowly in front of one in the marketplace.

“-jo” is an appellation for respected physicians, scholars, and mages, though it is also frequently adopted by charlatans and mountebanks. I remember a handsome, dark panther in Corinthe who wanted to sell me a string of “enchanted” pearls … but that is a story for another moon.

“-ra” is for an esteemed leader of soldiers, trade, or governance. A cat-ra often has a harem of kitten-las, sometimes ostentatiously so, especially if he is making up for a deficiency in his short-tail.

“-ri” is a title rarely awarded, as it is reserved for great leaders of our people, Speakers, Kings, and Manes—and perhaps for a virile lover whilst wrestling amongst the pillows. Or so I have heard.

People of Northern Elsweyr 

Khunzar-ri: Origin

By Aneshi, Keeper of Legends for the 16 Kingdoms 

Northern Elsweyr 

Hakoshae, Northern Elsweyr

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