Men are somewhat expected to be proficient at physically demanding jobs and
skilled manual labour. They are overrepresented among builders, artisans,
attrapulsers, and Veil and Sky. As fathers, men are generally expected to
educate the children in academic, vocational and social skills. Men are
expected to maintain and fix things, especially buildings. Broadly, men are
somewhat expected to act as social peacekeepers and mediators. People in need
of equipment or repairs often find it reassuring to have a male artisan or
pulser.
Fashion
Long hair, usually in a ponytail or single braid. Can be very long, sometimes
bound with metal rings. Beards are common. Most men wear close fitting shirts
and a below-the-knee, pleated kilt, worn with a belt, and sometimes a leather
apron. Long, thick overcoats and thick socks or stockings are normal in cold
weather.
Large, thick belts with elaborate buckles are associated with craftmanship, and
many men pride themselves on having made their own belt buckles with rare or
valuable materials. Work or craft tools worn on the belt are associated with
masculinity. Heavy boots are associated with manual labour and have been
elevated to a masculine signifier in general fashion.