Why Durkula has changed clothes ?

[Valynie]

I just noticed last times we saw Durkula , he wore robes rather than the usual armor .
Any theories why ?

[Quebbster]

It's a stealth mission and Durkon's armor is rather loud. Also, he doesn't need to pretend to be "Durkon with fangs and a new outlook anymore". Also, he may not have the same need for armor now that he is a vampire. Lots of reasons.

[Rogar Demonblud]

Also, the armor inflicts a Dex penalty on certain checks, which may be important later.

Not to mention getting to be the first dwarf ever to rock those stylish 'Priest of Hel' robes.

[nbLurkerAbove]

Also Roy put a large gash in his armor (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots1009.html), probably not the most practical (or comfortable!)

[Fyraltari]

I think this is just Durkon's old priest robes with the color turned grey due to vamping.

The party pictured him wearing them back in 888 and since he was thrown out wearing them (see 1007) Nokrud must feel it is more... appropriate to be wearing them again. :smalleek:

[Riftwolf]

Didn't Elan say something about costume changes being visual cues for time passing and character development?
Also, I like the fact that Durkons beard didn't heal. My personal headcanon is that its the one part of a dwarf that magic can't restore.

[Psyren]

Also, I like the fact that Durkons beard didn't heal. My personal headcanon is that its the one part of a dwarf that magic can't restore.

I think it's less to do with him being a dwarf and more to do with him being a vampire. One of the common visual cues for an older vampire is being completely hairless - the Giant may simply be going with the interpretation that they (like most undead) don't keep growing their hair post-mortem.

There are of course exceptions to this (e.g. Castlevania's Dracula usually has an impressive mop regardless of age.)

[Fyraltari]

Maybe the shorter beard will be symbolic of Durkon's character development ?

[DataNinja]

Also, I like the fact that Durkons beard didn't heal. My personal headcanon is that its the one part of a dwarf that magic can't restore.

I mean, take the 10th panel however you like. (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0754.html) :smallamused: