Kimono

Kimono are the garb of choice for merchants, samurai, courtiers and other persons of worth in Oyashima. Judging a book by its cover is the name of the game in Oyashima, so it pays to dress smartly, even though one most pay for the priviledge.

Speaking broadly, there are six grades of kimono available. The following prices represent a good deal in a large city - they may be go up in provincial towns, or (rarely) decrease for a manufacturer's discount.

Plain - 5 yen - This is a humble cotton garment, often worn by peasants or low-ranking soldiers.

Silk - 30 yen - This is a simple but warm and comfortable garment ready for travel and daily tasks.

Embroidered Cotton - 50 yen - This is a warm, well-made cotton kimono with a crest or similar design embroidered upon it.

Embroidered Silk - 75 yen - This is a well-made kimono with a family crest or similar design embroidered upon it, suitable for travel or most day-to-day occasions.

Courtly - 200 yen - This is a kimono fit for all situations, made from top grade silk with emblems and designs appropriate to the wearer's family and station, fit perfectly. This garment confers an automatic +5% to reactions, as onlookers assume the wearer may be of good family.

Courtly (Imperial) - 400 yen - This is a kimono fit for a minister or prince. The designs are impeccable, the silk of finest quality, the fit perfect, and the garment tailored to the wearer's needs - anything from hidden pockets to concealed blades. This garment confers an automatic +15% reaction, as onlookers assume the wearer is of high standing.

Clan Miyamoto: The kimonos of the emperor's clan skew heavily toward understatement, relying on a muted palate of white, grays, and black with modest colorful highlights for notable persons. Their taste and decorum reflect the power of the imperial presence.

Clan Yoshida: Menacing black and reds dominate the kimonos of Clan Yoshida, many of which flair dramatically at the shoulders and neckline. These garments evoke the armor of warriors.

Clan Fukui: The influence of the world is reflected in the garments of Clan Fukui, which are a riot of often bright colors and convey worldliness, boldness, and sophistication.