What to Wear (Garb)

Basic faire attire should be representative of your character's personality, profession, rank or station in life. From Peasant to Nobility many sources for clothing exist and are readily available for purchase at stores, online or at the festival itself. Most people spend a lot of time in preparing their costumes either by their own hand or in the design of something commissioned to be made on their behalf. You will have the most fun and gain the most reward with this approach, however something right off the shelf or in your own closet can be just as appropriate…for instance:

•  Natural leather shoes, boots or sandals

•  Blousy shirts or dresses in natural colors

•  Layered skirts in tincture colors

•  Natural leather vests

•  Snug fitting pants without pockets if possible

•  Brown of black leather belt

•  Wooden or pewter tankard or goblet – A huge tankard of Ale is always a blessing!

Remember, the intent should be to make your visit to the event enjoyable not just for you but also for those patrons around you who have come to experience the renaissance or medieval environment. In addition, the better your costume the more you'll be asked to pose for pictures with those “silly little soul stealing boxes”. It's a great way to meet new folks!

Also, sun glasses had not yet been invented during the medieval or renaissance periods so members attending in costume should refrain from wearing them...unless of course they are necessary by prescription.

Heraldry & Devices

The individual designs you see on our banners, shields, clothing, etc… typically belong to members of the Kingdom and should not be used without permission of the individual. We typically refer to these as “crests”, “devices” or “coats of arms”. Individual devices are encouraged by the Kingdom as they add color and glamour to the encampment.

•  It is encouraged and useful to learn the basics of heraldry before trying to design your own device. In general the intent should be to come up with a design which is heraldically correct, unique and easy to identify with your character. The use of “Family Crests” is also encouraged. There are many resources available for researching and designing a device.

•  Basic tincture colors are as follows: Sable (Black); Argent (White); Ore (Yellow); Gules (Red); Vert (Green); Azure (Blue) and Purpue (Purple).

•  Individual devices may be displayed but below or to the sides of the Kingdom of Onondaga when at an official event.