Kermac False Beards

KERMAC BEARD

Kermac Beards or Ceremonial Beards are very similar in look and shape as the pre-industrial Terran civilization, the Phoenicians. Or the beards used by the Akakkahag of Saran History. These are false beards and are part of the dress and fashion of the Kermac Culture. These false chin beards are often decorated with ribbons and colored bands. The colors often denote the affiliation to a Ministry. The beards are worn by both male and female members of the Kermac society. All Kermac reaching adulthood purchase a false beard. The purchase is a rite, celebrated in a symbolic festivity and marks the step into adulthood. The Beard Fitting Day is celebrated annually and has a similar significance as the annual birthday celebration of Terran Individuals. The Beards are more than a fashion and costume accessory. They hide elaborate Psionic technology. Even the most common models are usually fitted with a Psi Shield, that allows the wearer to become opaque to Telepathy and Mind readers. More elaborate beards carry PSI power enhancers, energy force fields, offensive weaponry such as needlers,lasers and neuro rippers. Only beards manufactured by Inhink Anad Beards are legal and carry a certificate of authentication. The Certificate is both an ID that is used as a Personal Identification document and a legal document allowing the Owner to wear the beard with Psi Tech incorporated. There are well known rumors that the Inhink Anad Beards are made by the Ministry Of Control and that MOC Agents can remotely turn of the beards without the wearers knowledge and thus make the thoughts of a Kermac open to the probings of the Thought Police.

Kermac Beards are up to 20cm long and between 3 and 8 cm thick. They can be curved, straight , forked or curled and come in many colors but usually are kept in brown and black tones. Only the First Wizard Supreme may wear a white beard.