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| universe | | universe = [[Lethurèa]] | ||
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| function | | function = Beauty, armor, ritual binding attire | ||
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Revision as of 14:47, 26 September 2025
Corsets (Valorèin) are garments unique to the women of Lethurèa, blending the elegance of ornament with the strength of armor. Unlike traditional corsets, Valorèin versions do not compress the body. Instead, they provide protective reinforcement while serving as a symbol of beauty and ritual power.
Overview
Constructed from spirit-bound metals, enchanted fabrics, or clan-forged alloys, Valorèin corsets emphasize both strength and lineage. They are decorated with colors and engravings specific to a woman’s clan and are often passed down as heirlooms.
Cultural Role
- Armor of Females: Corsets function as lightweight breastplate equivalents, allowing mobility while offering protection.
- Sign of Beauty: Beyond defense, corsets are worn in ceremonies, festivals, and gatherings as displays of elegance.
- Binding Rituals: Some women wear corsets during the consummation of their binding to a male partner. In this context, the corset symbolizes both vulnerability and sanctity, a merging of beauty and strength.
Symbolism
To the Valorèin, corsets embody the fusion of resilience and grace. They are not tools of suppression but declarations of identity, clan pride, and the balance of love and strength.
Trivia
- Certain corsets are engraved with protective runes, believed to shield the wearer from spiritual harm.
- Clan matriarchs often commission corsets as gifts to their daughters before binding ceremonies.