Cloaks

               ==Guild Cloaks==
Guild cloaks fall into the vanity category, but they step up to the next level with customization. 
*They exist for the sole purpose of showing guild pride and making it easy to spot your friends from a distance. 
*The leadership of the guild can design the look of these cloaks at a NPC, but most guild leaders consult the members for input.
*Guild cloaks are also an incentive to get members to complete [[writs]], because the guild level determines three of the design elements you can add to them. 
*Guild leadership must buy the guild cloak design elements to access options; adding elements and changing the look is paid for using regular [[Coin|currency]]. This is done by visiting a [[:Category:Guild Cloak Designer (NPC Type)|Guild Cloak Designer]] in any major city or by using the [[Guild Hall Amenities|deign hireling NPC in your guild hall]]-if your guild has that amenity.
*If the guild gets tired of an existing design for any reason, it can be changed again at a cost of {{Coin|50||||}} 

===Designing a Guild Cloak===
[[File:Guild_Cloak_Design_Window_Highlighted.jpg|thumb|The Guild Heraldry Window. Highlighted here: an emblem choice (dragon) with color white applied to it. ]]
Once your guild is ready to have its own cloak, the hard part is choosing a design. There are 64 colors in the palette to choose from for ''each'' design element of the cloak. One color is applied to the background (main color) and one for ''each'' design element. This makes for vast number of looks to try out.
:Planning ahead can save a great deal of time, so it's smart to open a discussion about the theme of the guild and choose colors first. For example, a guild might settle on using only 2 colors like red and black if they are based in an "evil" aligned city, while a guild that role plays in a "good" might city pick a theme like "nature" and choose to use 4 shades of green. Settling the issue of color first often guides the choices that follow for the design elements. Of course, there is no obligation to customize all of the elements in the design if simple is appealing too.  
*The design elements include:
:'''Emblem:''' This is the large image that appears in the center of the cloak, not unlike a logo for a brand. 
:'''Edge:''' This is the design element that effects what it implies, the outer edge of the cloak. This applies a pattern on the outer portion and the options range from solid lines to intricate swirls that will only show along the edge. 
:'''Pattern:''' This has an effect on a large area of the cloak, depending on the type you choose. These range from color blocks that look like diamonds to intricate swirls that cover broader areas, like the top and bottom of the cloak.

But wait! There's more! The bottom edge of the cloak can be flat or come to two points.  

If you like planning ahead, eq2gallery.com, has a very nice [[http://eq2gallery.com/cloak/index.php| virtual cloak designer]] that accurately emulates the in-game Guild Cloak Designer.

====Design Elements by Guild Level====
[[File:Guild_Cloak_Trim_Options.jpg|thumb|The trim options for guild cloaks (shown in white). ]]
This process begins by customizing the background (or base color) of the cloak.  

'''Emblem'''
[[Image:cloakimages.gif|thumb|Cloak emblem options]]
*At level 15 guilds can choose an emblem (seen right). 
*The unlock cost of this customization option is {{Coin|5||||}}  
*Emblems consist of over three dozen symbols such as dragons, a spiderweb, swords, and more. 
*A guild can customize their cloak when they choose the color of the emblem. 

'''Edge'''
*At level 30, a guild can choose to customize the edge design of the cloak.
*The unlock cost of this customization option is {{Coin|20||||}}.
*There are about a dozen edge designs like:  thick lines, thin lines, dots, squiggles, etc.  
*A guild can use the same color as the emblem or choose a new edge color.


'''Pattern'''
*Level 60 guilds can customize the pattern of the cloak. 
*The unlock cost of this customization option is {{Coin|50||||}}.   
*Like the emblem and the edge, a guild can customize the color of the pattern design element. The guild can match the emblem or the edge elements or choose a different color. 

===Changing Guild Heraldry===
[[File:Character_Window_Options_Tab_Highlighted.jpg|thumb|275px|A check box in the Options tab of the Character Window is used to Hide/Show guild heraldry on any cloak. ]]
To change any part of the heraldry, visit:
* {{Zone|South Qeynos}} - {{NPC|Garston Viona}}
* {{Zone|Haven}} - {{NPC|Errani Fallenleaf}}
* {{Zone|East Freeport}} - {{NPC|Miyran X'Thall}}
* {{Zone|Neriak, City of Hate}} - {{NPC|Staria T'Martyl}}
* {{Zone|Kelethin}} - {{NPC|Katryn Litewing}}
* {{Zone|Gorowyn}} - {{NPC|Craeak Mirt'nin}}
* [[New Halas]] - {{NPC|Libbit Swampchild}} {{loc|53|153|-125}}

===Displaying Guild Heraldry===
'''If your guild has a design in place, you can toggle it on and off as you see fit by doing the following:'''
#Press C to open the Character Window
#Equip a cloak in the Equipment tab and remove any you have in the appearance slot.
#Click on the Options tab
#Locate the checkbox labeled Display Heraldry on Cloak and check it to show the guild cloak. (Uncheck it to hide heraldry) 

If you want to hide any cloak completely you can also use the drop down in the same tab to display a weapon or shield instead. 

Guilds may also specify which member ranks may change or display the heraldy by doing the following: 
[[File:Heraldy.png|thumb|269x269px]]
# Press "U" to open the Guild Window 
# Select the "Ranks" tab 
# Designate the player ranks that may display the heraldy on their cloaks