DoNCultBook1HighElf

High Elves are often seen as snooty and aloof by other races. They are also perceived as beautiful and strong-willed. These volumes explore the truth of these perceptions, which appear to have remained constant throughout the ages. The cities, art, weapons, armor and even the animals they domesticate share this same aloof beauty. These books examine that beauty along with the underlying strength that is seen in all facets of Koada'Dal life, but focuses primarily on the symbols, styles and colors that represent them. Specifically, it examines the use of symbols and insignia on armor. The author finds these symbols in all forms of architecture, art and religious symbols, including sketches and descriptions of things thought long lost to time.

This volume explores the superficial aspects of High Elven culture and symbolism. In reading the text it becomes clear that the superficial nature of these things is not lost on the Koada'Dal. They understand that others seem their exterior as cold and aloof. They accept this and ignore it. Their society has many layers and that's the way they prefer it. The symbols examined here are those that are exposed at the surface. They have great meaning to the Koada'Dal, as they represent their people to the world.

Among the pages of discussion about these symbols is a pattern. This pattern uses the austere beauty of High Elven culture to create a symbol of wonderful, if cold aesthetics. You know that you will be able to reproduce this pattern many times before the book becomes worn and you must replace it.

To create pattern for tailoring armor templates based on these patterns you will need this book, a large bottle of ink, a roll of vellum, a quill and a compacted backpack to hold the patterns you will make. You'll also need a book binding to do the work.