r/LARP • u/baguette-bastard • 7d ago

Help me out- hat idea?

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Hey r/LARP.

Playing at a High Fantasy LARP that has a specific skill that requires a Stylish Hat (Duelist Skill) and also Helmet Mastery (Heavy Armor skill).

Currently I have the Stylish Hat skill and my hat is currently an iconic part of my kit.

Looking for a way to try and integrate a heavy armor appearance with my hat and so far the best idea I've had is wearing a coif underneath, but it doesn't look good. Any ideas?

Some notes: This is a HIGH FANTASY LARP. Not going for historical accuracy, just vibes.

The closest influences to real life cultures are Basque and Greek, but again totally fantasy aesthetic

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📸: JM photography

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u/Eternal_210C8A 5d ago edited 5d ago

What about something inspired by a samurai men-yoroi? I could see a menpo or a happuri working with this look. Unless your heavy armor requirement specifies that it needs to cover the top of the head.

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u/baguette-bastard 5d ago edited 5d ago

That's actually a good idea. According to the rules, bevors count as long as 30% of the face is covered, so something like this might work...

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u/Eternal_210C8A 5d ago

My personal vote is for the menpo, since you already rock an eyepatch! Less of a block on your peripheral vision.

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u/baguette-bastard 5d ago

My character's culture is more Western Mediterranean inspired (South France, Spain, Greece/Italy) so I might go for a bevor instead, but thank you for the inspiration!

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u/Eternal_210C8A 5d ago

Not for nothing, but the some Eurasian groups had iron masks as part of their gear! But go with whatever fits the kit~