Hoods
The cultural symbol of the hood, their origins, meaning, and role in society.
Hoods are more than garments; they are the most visible symbol of the people’s culture.
They began as sanctuaries in the early days of instability, a way for individuals to retreat into stillness, shielded from the noise and subtle pressure of the world. Later, protective fibres were woven in to guard against resonance surges and glitches, and their meaning deepened into both refuge and resilience.
To wear the hood is to signal entry into a state of focus, a personal sanctuary from the noise of the world. For some, it is a meditative refuge. For others, a cloak of anonymity.
Each guild adapted the hood to reflect its philosophy:
Flowborn: lightweight, travel-ready hoods for movement and speed.
Weavers: tall and ceremonial, lined with subtle sigils visible when folded.
Shardwrights: reinforced with tools and fibres, practical yet ornate.
Patchrunners: urban, mismatched, often graffitied with resonance tags.
Though varied in style, all hoods carry the same shared legacy: they are reminders that the world itself was once unstable, and that protection and focus were essential for survival.
Mechanics
Putting up the hood symbolises entering a state of concentration, often required for meditative or resonance based quests.
Hood designs can evolve with the guild path chosen.
Unique guild markings allow for subtle identification without words.
Cultural Notes
Common saying: “The hood reveals within what the eyes cannot.”
Apprentices often receive their first hood as a rite of passage from Flowborn to a chosen guild.
Decorated linings and stitched symbols carry family or crew history.
Some mythical hoods hum faintly with resonance when pulled over the head.
Last updated