"Rabbit fur," he explains, "and lambswool."

It's not a pretty cloak - the wool is undyed and there's no uniformity in the colours of the pelts used to line it, but it's warm and relatively lightweight like the rest of Vlast's attire. Best of all, it doesn't itch.

"The pelts are easy enough to get. Better, some clothiers offer discounts if you provide some of the materials."