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* '''Modesty and Ornament:''' In many universes, clothing communicates beauty standards, religious devotion, or clan identity.  | * '''Modesty and Ornament:''' In many universes, clothing communicates beauty standards, religious devotion, or clan identity.  | ||
* '''Utility:''' Specialist attireâspacefaring suits, mage-robes, combat exoskinsâextends the wearerâs abilities.  | * '''Utility:''' Specialist attireâspacefaring suits, mage-robes, combat exoskinsâextends the wearerâs abilities.  | ||
* '''Ritual and Metaphysics:''' Garments often embody symbolic functions: coronation cloaks that seal dynastic authority, corsets that sanctify a | * '''Ritual and Metaphysics:''' Garments often embody symbolic functions: coronation cloaks that seal dynastic authority, corsets that sanctify a Valorßin binding, or shrouds woven to guide souls into the afterlife.  | ||
== Variations Across Universes == | == Variations Across Universes == | ||
* '''Kosmos:''' In [[Kosmos]], clothing reflects environmental need and social status. Corsets, suits, uniforms, and robes became powerful symbols of culture and hierarchy. Materials include natural fibers, animal hides, and later industrial synthetics.  | * '''Kosmos:''' In [[Kosmos]], clothing reflects environmental need and social status. Corsets, suits, uniforms, and robes became powerful symbols of culture and hierarchy. Materials include natural fibers, animal hides, and later industrial synthetics.  | ||
* ''' | * '''Lethurßa:''' Clothing is an extension of strength and identity. Corsets serve as armor and beauty; cloaks bear clan sigils; boots may be imbued with spirit-bonded resilience. [[Honorific|Honorifics]] are often physically woven into garments as embroidery, declaring lineage and role.  | ||
* '''Galaxa:''' Spacefaring societies integrate technology and clothing: lightweave armor, prism-cloaks, and void-resistant robes. The [[Aenorian|Aenorians]] wear no conventional fabric; instead, their crystalline bodies project luminous âattireâ as cultural expression.  | * '''Galaxa:''' Spacefaring societies integrate technology and clothing: lightweave armor, prism-cloaks, and void-resistant robes. The [[Aenorian|Aenorians]] wear no conventional fabric; instead, their crystalline bodies project luminous âattireâ as cultural expression.  | ||
* '''Aerenda:''' Garments often combine industrial and mystical traits. [[Elfia]] nobility wear starlit robes infused with [[Aetheria]]âs magic, while [[Anthria]] adorn themselves with beast-hide cloaks reflecting their spiritual bonds.  | * '''Aerenda:''' Garments often combine industrial and mystical traits. [[Elfia]] nobility wear starlit robes infused with [[Aetheria]]âs magic, while [[Anthria]] adorn themselves with beast-hide cloaks reflecting their spiritual bonds.  | ||
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== Notable Examples == | == Notable Examples == | ||
* [[Corset ( | * [[Corset (ValorĂźin)|ValorĂźin Corsets]] â armor-beauty hybrids worn in battle and binding.  | ||
* [[Aenorian Lightshroud|Aenorian Lightshrouds]] â prismatic garments of resonance, projected rather than worn.  | * [[Aenorian Lightshroud|Aenorian Lightshrouds]] â prismatic garments of resonance, projected rather than worn.  | ||
* [[Aerenda Binding Robes]] â worn during soul vows, said to burn away deceit.  | * [[Aerenda Binding Robes]] â worn during soul vows, said to burn away deceit.  | ||