Apriorian Face Painting

The use of gold face paint was a Apriorian tradition that had fallen out of common practice.

History

The origins of the use of the paint can be traced back to early Apriorian history, being seen as a sign of prosperity and health, since they could only create the paint if the land was also in good health.
Eventually there was a gradual decline in it's usage due a shift in cultural norms and beauty standards, with younger generations choosing not to wear it and instead wearing more elaborate fabrics instead.
After the destruction of Apriori V, detailed knowledge of the practice was brought back to light by Enitan Lea. One of the last Apriorian survivors, Ira, intends to revive the tradition.

Usage

With the intention of everyday use, the paint would usually be applied in the morning, with touch-ups throughout the day if needed. Patterns were usually simple, with lines, circles or dots added to the face, more complex patterns were seen as a sign as status, as it meant that individual had the time to apply it in the morning.

Components

Apriorians traditionally created the gold paint from mixture of white clay and a non-toxic pigment created from crushing the petals of a common wild flower. The mixture could then be applied to the face as patterns. The hue and tints of the gold can vary depending on the ratio of gold and clay added. The paint is stored in containers dry, though some will carry pots of readily mixed paint on the off chance they need to reapply it.

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Important Locations

• Apriori V