The Mask of Luna
Manufacturing process
The face is measured, an adequately sided piece of wood is obtained, and the shape of the face is traced onto the wood. The wood is carved to the face shape and then further refined to create a mask covering the whole face but allowing breathing. Once this is done, the mask is smoothed to remove any pieces that may injure the wearer before it is painted in a smooth layer of white paint. Once the paint is dry, the mask will be covered in the sealer. After drying in the moonlight, Jade Wine is painted onto the mask in the shape of a crescent moon. The sealer will be applied and dried in the moonlight once more. Once this is finished, a ribbon will be hammered into the back edges of the mask with nails to enable the mask to be worn. As a backup, the ribbon will be glued on.
Significance
In the religion of the moon, these masks are believed to carry humility in the face of the goddess. In addition, it is believed covering one's face is a sign of respect to the blind goddess's sacrifices, for she destroyed her face to give the people a chance at life. While the people loyal to Luna cannot do the same, they can hide their faces to show their respect to their goddess. Some wizards of Luna also wear this mask to make it evident that they do not worship either of the suns.
The masks of Luna are generally pretty common; every devoted worshipper in the Moonlands has at least two. Outside of the Moonlands, however, these masks are pretty rare to come across.
Wood, white paint, slightly hardened Jade Wine, ribbon, glue, and a clear sealer.
Woodcarving knife, sandpaper, hammer, and very short nails.
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