Sugar, Spice, & Everything Ice

Friday, December 30 7-9pm ET :: Diabolos Goblet, Ward 14, Plot 35

Sugar, Spice, & Everything Ice

This is not a complete display of the outfits available in the Himvat Gallery. These are only the ones that were modeled at the show. For a full listing, visit the Power in Beauty Catalog.

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Himnad Oathbound - modeled by Kynuh
The iridescent light of salvation shines through with this set. The armor of the Himnad Oathbound becomes the fashionable beacon for Paladins everywhere with a sleek yet practical look. The scale-like design of the surcoat protects the wearer from both spell and spear. Furthermore, taking the advice and practices from an equally-famous world-class fashion designer, its cape - while ceremonial - can be removed to allow for better maneuverability without sacrificing defense.
The arms for this Paladin ensemble are a longblade and greatshield of purest tempered Himvat Mythril. Dubbed as Eirias, this crystalline sword is known to burn with a bluish-white radiance when facing dark forces, the magicked flames reacting to the ice-aspected metal. In an ancient tongue, this sword’s name means, “Blazing”, and as a representation of the sun, it always knows which direction is East. Not to be confused with the Hyur of the same name.Its stalwart friend is known as "Svalinn," or "Chill." This massive shield with a diamond core is said to stand against even the very heat from the Warden’s light, and as such, protects the rest of the realm from Her blinding rays. The irradiant crystal transfers its aether throughout the shield in a manner not unlike a heart, granting it and its wearer the strength to withstand blows that would fell even a demigod.

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Himvat Lifebringer - modeled by Rosa
Be not afraid, ye wounded and ailing souls of Etheirys, for the rare White Mage has entered the scene in an irradiant robe never before seen. These are the robes of the Himvat Lifebringer, and its blue-and-violet fabrics give it an eerie yet calming glow. The eclectic patterns are taken from studies in Ala Mhigan design, and the aetherial signature in the cloth augments the user’s restorative abilities
Blinding is the star that is wielded by the White Mage. This artifact weapon is called “Dhanvantri” - named for a Thavnairian deity said to provide amrita - an elixir said to bestow immortality to those who imbibe it. The snows are at your side as beautiful flurries erupt from your healing abilities, or when you assail your foes with your light and holy-based spells, dazzling and freezing those unfortunate enough to earn a healer’s ire. And the White Mage’s trump card - the Liturgy of the Bell - becomes an ice-enlaced blossom, adding a defensive layer of frost to any wounds closed by its blessing.
Though Winter may be a season where life is stilled and stagnant, the Himvat Lifebringer’s Robes are a rousing exception to this rule. Winter is coming to the realm of fashion, and it need not always be for woe. Guide your allies through the fiercest of battles and blizzards as the shining star of succor.

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Himnad Crusher - Modeled by Nyte
The time is come for the annals of high fashion to embrace a… wilder side of things. Descending from the untamed environs of Abalathia’s Spine, the armor of the Himnad Crusher becomes the gear of choice for Warriors. The crystalline spikes upon the pauldron and greaves protect the wearer as they charge headlong through a snow-capped battlefield, and their skulled armet brings a deathly visage, making one’s eyes glow a deep bluish-violet when the Inner Beast is set forth.
The Warrior’s arm may not look extravagant compared to other weapons in this line, but this is no ordinary axe. This Tabarzin - dubbed "Skadi" - is forged in an alloy of Himvat and Cloud Mythril, providing its sleek and permafrosted finish. The very strength of the northern mountains flows through the weapon in the heat of battle, cloaking the Warrior in an icy aura that augments their blows with arctic savagery.Become like the mountain king as you don the Himnad Crusher’s Haubergeon. By keeping yourself warm and leaving your foes and friends alike gasping in fear and awe, primal fury has never looked - or felt - so good.

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Himpaat Cavorter - modeled by Hex
The beauty, majesty, and glory of the Near East continues to be unrivaled. With this latest in Dancer attire, that accolade rings ever true. The garments of the Himpaat Cavorter provide loose, flowing fabrics to allow freedom of movement, each spin leaving behind icy wisps beneath the summer sun. Attuning to this set will send a chill through one’s lower and upper extremities. While minor at best, this is the result of silver-white runes that facilitate the release of Aether through Akasa. This technique was shared with several practitioners of runic magic, one of the more prominent being Cia Lyule.
As for their weapons of choice, this collection revolutionizes the thrown weapons wielded by the frenetic practitioners of the Kriegstanz. A twin pair of bladed fans serve as the Dancer’s arm, coined “Mimizo’s Wile”, named after the Valide Sultan of the Higuri Regalia herself, Mimizo Higuri, whose demure and ladylike demeanor belies a savage and deadly fighter. Ever known for their unique ideas and daring takes on pre-existing concepts, Lady Mimizo studied a different form of combat from the Far East known as Tessenjutsu, and with her beloved son, invented the Eistanz. While the fans can still be thrown, this unorthodox take on battle allows the wearer to fight at any range, using the wild movements to close in and strike with deadly precision before gracefully retreating back to safety, remaining true to their MO of making the battlefield their stage. Hopefully you people know how to ice skate.There is a low margin for doubt that this particular garment will be the favorite of this clothing line - if the booming popularity of Dancers is to be believed. The Himpaat Cavorter will twirl its way into the fashion realm and carve the fields of war and couture into a stark, silvery scene - the power of Winter embracing their very bodies.

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Himskhalan Mimic - Modeled by Nyte
Quickly rising in popularity among adventurers, civilians, and Warriors-of-Light-to-be alike comes a fantastic new take on the art of Blue Magic. Bear witness to the cerulean attire of the Himskhalan Mimic, with a shimmering (and removable) cape that will bring forth an icy entrance to your next showing of the Masked Carnivale!
The Blue Mage’s arm is a simple magician’s rod, but from it they can channel their New World teachings through it and unleash deadly techniques from the foes they have felled. This particular implement is known as “Katabatica”, named for the arctic winds that blow forth from high altitudes and sweep through the lowland areas with typhoon-like intensity. Obviously, this particular weapon favors ice and wind-aspected spells, and will augment them with additional potency, though it has been tested that a chilling power will permeate through any other Blue Magic action.… Yes, that includes Self-Destruct.Steal the show with the Himskhalan Mimic’s Cerulean Attire, for you are providing an audience with a spectacle like none other anyway. You may as well make a statement with something unique and impress the critics who will no doubt be hidden amongst the crowd.

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Himvat Hierophant - Modeled by Rosa
Gaze now upon the latest in Astrologian garb. With inspirations taken from the advisory of the slender yet fashionable Ananta, combined with Ala Mhigan and Thavnairian aesthetic, comes a stellar lehenga for women, and sherwani for men, which makes up the set for the Himvat Hierophant.
Their astrolabe - the Sharlayan stargazer’s weapon of choice - is a take on the northernmost star of a Winter constellation seen in the heavens during any clear night. Due to this, it has been granted the name: “Polaris”. Time Magic has never looked so good as you can literally experience the freezing and slowing of its passage. For those Earthly Star lovers, you can enjoy the spectacle of a snowstorm as ice-aspected aether coalesces into healing energy. And once the burst occurs, a sharp chill engulfs your foes and rejuvenates your allies as snow bursts forth in all directions.Become a Hierophant of the northern star with this attire and a bright future will befall you and your allies in the haute couture realm.

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Himlamb Shogun - modeled by Kynuh
Hailing from the Far East, the Samurai carve their way into the battlefield of high fashion. Taking from the traditional Hingan ways, the Himlamb Shogun’s Haori is ideal for any wandering swordsman. The Jingasa takes from a previous PiB Catalogue item and has improved it, sporting a beautiful translucent veil that obscures the face in a 315 degree radius, and upon it is a Hingan word meaning "Winter."
A blade of blue-white
Cutting through a silver storm
Brings iv’ry silence.
The artifact weapon whose name speaks for itself: the Hyoga-no-Tsurugi - “Sword of Glaciers” when translated from Hingan. The kanji written upon the steel is a herald to the promise of a long and deadly Winter - one wrought by its wielder’s hand. Feel the snow and ice dance around your blade as you gather your Kenki for powerful and swift strikes, and your “Setsu” Sen will innately be stored, forgoing the need to gather it for the powerful Midare Setsugekka. However, the wielder will find its ice-based attacks enhanced with the fury of a blizzard guiding their sword.Bring your own storm of cold blood as the Himlamb Shogun. Your mysterious visage will leave passersby amazed as you journey through snow-kissed glades like a fashionable silver specter.

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Thanda Cuisiner - Modeled by Nyte
No self-respecting chef would dare set foot into their own establishment without looking the part. The Thandha Cuisinier’s set will do just that with its simple yet practical design. Woven primarily with Himvat Cloth, this set was inspired by renowned cooks from a bygone realm whose specialties lied with creating wondrous dessert dishes.
The Culinarian’s main tool of choice has been dubbed “Hestia”, and is an otherwise unassuming non-stick skillet inlaid with tiny ice-aspected gems to help regulate temperature and mitigate the inevitable - yet easily avoidable - circumstances of overcooking one’s food. Much like most other skillets, this particular tool has a diamond-shaped imprint upon its surface, and the inner layer is made visible through a glimmering snowflake outline, and is said to glow dimly when its magic is working.The Thandha Cuisinier has been recommended by Abbiocco’s own proprietress as the gear set of choice, and will undoubtedly rival even the famed Bismarck and Last Stand combined. And yes, what you see is no jest: the toque can be visibly worn by Viera and Hrothgar alike. (Take that, Squeenix).

This site officially launches on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 8pm ET. Please come back then. - Thiji & Snow

Nyte Snow is the proprietor of Abbiocco Fine Dining, which opened in October 2020. Since opening in a small plot venue on Mateus, the restaurant has thrived, moving first to a medium and now to the large on Diabolos. She is a Doman refugee who now makes her home in Ul'dah.Within the Near Eastern island of Thavnair lies a well-known goldsmithing clan known as the Higuri. Their business is the "Higuri Regalia," and Thiji lords over it as the Diamond Sultan. Now retired from adventuring, the young noble spends his days bringing new ideas into the realm of fashion and giving back to the people of Etheirys.