Friend of the North - Region Series Part II

 Forochel has been a favorite region of mine for quite a while now - minus the frostbite causing water - and I like it because it is one of the few regions in Middle-earth that are completely covered in snow. From the people, to the landscape, to the monsters, it is very unique and interesting.

The capitol of this frozen wasteland, Suri-kyla, rests in the northern part of the region, and boasts quite a lot of color to make up for the bleak and drab color of its surroundings. It has tons of blues and oranges, and loads of brown wood and such.

 Generally speaking, this is my second outfit based off of a region. The first region based outfit was based off Angmar, and the link is right here.

I enjoyed making that outfit, and I heartily enjoyed making this outfit, so I have decided to make it as series!
 This outfit highlights all of the colors in Suri-kyla, starting with the browns and oranges of the buildings. The cloak, gloves, boots, shoulders, and sections of the robe feature a few shades of brown, along with hints of orange. The robe features blue and white, and I think all in all, this outfit captures the colors of Forochel, and its capitol city.

I wanted to quickly tell you guys about something I started. Its more of a laid back, silly LOTRO blog. It is a documentation of the adventures of Makaia, and her adopted mother Lissamay! So go check out Lissamay's Airways!
"I didn't do it."

Back: Ceremonial Cloak of the Mammutti (undyeable) Lossoth of Forochel reputation barter
Shoulders: Stout Skirmisher's Shoulder Guards (umber dye) medium crafted tier 4
Chest: Ceremonial Robe of the Stone-student (umber dye) skirmish camp cosmetic barter
Gloves: Dextrous Gloves of Fate (walnut brown dye) Rohan instance drop*
Boots: Heavy Dwarf-make Skirmisher's Boots (umber dye) medium crafted tier 4

*these gloves were acquired from the Auction Hall, so I'm not exactly sure which instance they are from.

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