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The Humanist
Event	Hollow Eve Festival 425
Owner	Zelka
# of Rooms	4
Store Type	Jewelry shops, Container shops, Weapon shops
This store only accepts Dokoras

Mivamaen

[The Humanist, Mivamaen]
A simple white display rests in the center of the shop, just beneath a large oaken sign that is suspended from the ceiling by iron chains. Pale furs are sewn together into a rug that covers the majority of the floor, lending a touch of warmth and softness to the otherwise sparse decor. You also see a white door, a materials symbolism chart and an informational notice regarding placement of mivamaen.
Obvious exits: east.

A large oaken sign reads:

"In an effort to better understand the shared history of my people, the Humans, I have dedicated my life to traveling far and wide, uncovering every scrap of tradition, every custom, every story, every legend that I can. I do this as my mother did before me, her father did before her, and his parents and grandparents before him. There is much I have learned in my quest, and it is here that I begin to share some of that with you all. ~ Zelka"

A materials symbolism chart reads:

"Symbolism of Materials Iron: steadfastness, loyalty, protection, strength Gold: quick temper or changeable nature, fierceness, desire to be noticed Silver: wisdom, peace, tireless work without need for recognition Clear quartz: winter, endings and beginnings, potential yet to be shown Green jade: spring, parenthood, caretaking or teaching Golden amber: fall, even-tempered nature, looking to the past, mourning White coral: summer, carefree or generous nature, fragility of life"

An informational notice regarding placement of mivamaen reads:

"Most commonly, pieces worn primarily around the left eye indicate that the wearer is unmarried, while those situated around the wearer's right eye indicate marriage. Those created to be worn around both eyes are often an indication of refusal to marry and disinterest in entertaining the idea, either as a statement of mourning or as a personal dedication to remain single for other reasons. At times, this last category is used to show entirely different things, though this is a less documented practice."

Side Room

[The Humanist, Side Room]
Dark walls enclose this small space, matching the ceiling and floor in shadowy simplicity. A single table dominates the area, resting in the center. You also see an onyx stand with several things on it, an unobtrusive notice, a simple placard and a wooden sign.
Obvious exits: west.

A wooden sign reads:

"Morawen: While it is simply the Gamgweth word for 'harness', the word is generally used to denote a specific style of weapon harness of Human origin. Traditionally, a morawen has a double cross-body design, and allows for two weapons to be held on it near the wearer's hips via a system of angled leather loops or attached metal frogs, allowing them to remain clearly visible and at the ready."

A simple placard reads:

"Raekhlo: Raekhlo is the Gamgweth word for 'scabbard', though it is traditionally applied to a specific type of weapon belt of Human origin that has only the frog portion of a scabbard attached to it -- sometimes in multiples so as to allow several weapons to be secured to it at once. A raekhlo at its most simple is a wide leather belt with a metal frog attached so that the stored weapon will be held just to the back of the wearer's hip and the blade angled slightly backward."

An unobtrusive notice reads:

"On the Similarities Between the Two: It is thought that raekhlo was the early Gamgweth word for all types of belt-like or belt-attached weapon holding items which allowed for ease of access to the wielder, and that the meaning and popular usage morphed significantly as styles of battle and fashion changed. In modern times, these 'scabbards' are sometimes very similar in function to a morawen despite their cosmetic differences, though the main delineation tends to be the size of weapon they can fit."