Hold the Swan as a sanctified symbol and do not hunt, eat or wear the meat or feathers of a swan. These are words and beliefs carved into the minds and morals of every child born and raised in Dol-Amroth. To steal is to have stolen from the Prince himself for in truth, all that lies in Dol-Amroth belongs unto him. To be a coward is to be a coward in the face of saving the Prince from death. These crimes are dealt with swiftly and harshly and the Law of the Crown is absolute. Ordinarily grave and reserved, the High Men rarely boast or take oaths, for among the Dúnedain it is most shameful to fail to achieve a promised goal or forswear an oath.
Lying is believed to be a greater crime than cowardice and that greater than theft.
There are three great crimes believed by those of Dol-Amroth to be a great offense than any other: lying, cowardice and theft. To have short hair is to be presumed to be diseased, hair having been cut for pestilence or poverty while to have long hair, the cost of which to keep groomed and cleaned, would imply the woman is well off. For women, the length of her braid dictates her station. If a beard is meticulous, well-groomed, oiled or perfumed, he is a wealthy man. If a beard is unkempt, uneven, dirty or rugged – he is a poor man.
The common man keeps little to no beard, when said beard is present the nature of the grooming dictates the station of the man. While Dol Amroth fashion waxes and wanes on details such as sleeve length and collar style, it remains steadfast in its flowing, long-lined and almost Elven look no doubt a holdover from the days of Elven influence when Edhellond flourished.
The common Gondorian is fond of mimicking the fashions and trends of the noble Greathouses though are slow, catching on a season (or more) after the Nobles whom have already moved on to something new. Builds are 68-72 inches in height and frames vary. Most Dol-Amroth Gondorians are predominantly fair-skinned and brunet with an uncommon few redheads and bear eyes of blue or brown. Gondorian Accents can be found here: Accents of Middle-Earth Cultures
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