Hm. The clearest one I can think offhand is colours, as I mentioned. They're socially coded, and there are certain shades only people of particular rank may wear.
[He indicates his cloak with a nod.]
Crimson lining demotes a commander's rank, for instance; a general would have a fully-crimson cloak. That is likely to be the brightest colour you'll see in the compound -- most people will be wearing duller shades. Too bright a yellow declares a civil servant; indigo is reserved for consuls. Purple under no circumstance -- it's royalty.
[He lists the rest of the shades Yuan should know about, and then pauses.]
I'm not sure if -- what else?
[He's unsure as to what a Sylvaranti might alien.]
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Hm. The clearest one I can think offhand is colours, as I mentioned. They're socially coded, and there are certain shades only people of particular rank may wear.
[He indicates his cloak with a nod.]
Crimson lining demotes a commander's rank, for instance; a general would have a fully-crimson cloak. That is likely to be the brightest colour you'll see in the compound -- most people will be wearing duller shades. Too bright a yellow declares a civil servant; indigo is reserved for consuls. Purple under no circumstance -- it's royalty.
[He lists the rest of the shades Yuan should know about, and then pauses.]
I'm not sure if -- what else?
[He's unsure as to what a Sylvaranti might alien.]