You had me up until the aliens-Elves.

The duster is Ngila Dickson and Richard Taylor's version or image of Strider.

I am inspired. Added to the project list.

Look for the Norman Sword, Viking Sword, and the Italian Long Sword. The Nodachi is sweet also.

Cold Steel Special Projects: Sword Seconds

This weekend I was able to attend some of 9th Annual Cumann Bhata Recreational Violence Weekend. I arrived late Sat and missed the Montante class, but was able to review one rule with the instructor after the lunch break when we had break in the action. One item I picked up was to focus my pivot poi...

Looks like a great outing.

I throw in my endorsement for the sites Pete recommended.

Here's some links to previous discussions that may provide more thought, but mail is what the Professor wrote about circa 9th-12th century. Also, he incorporates Transitional Period elements, such as greaves & vambraces, circa 13th centuryy with the Elves. Kit and Gear References Middle Earth an...

Feed the Woodsman-spirit; pirates walk the plank.

For sword technique, the pell is an excellent and historical method. There are many elaborate set-ups with cross-members, tires, and springs, but can be as simple as a pole in the ground. I discourage using a tree as the roots stick out and the bark chips off. Nothing beats a good teacher(s) and/or ...

Great review. Thanks

Welcome! Love the signature line! Brian Sorry, I could not contain myself any longer. I need counter-fire "Artillery adds dignity, to what would otherwise be an ugly brawl" - Frederick the Great "Do not forget your dogs of war, your big guns, which are the most-to- be respected argum...

Andy* wrote:...but no one gave me a snarky reply, as on other forms.
Andy

Snarks, cranks, crotchets, and snips will be taken behind the wood-shed and given a what for.

I'm not feeling the Robin Hood vibe, as an heroic outlaw. "He liked stories about "Red Indians" and the fantasy works by George MacDonald.[24] In addition, the "Fairy Books" of Andrew Lang were particularly important to him and their influence is apparent in some of his late...

Some digging around found these: Why Did Tolkien Use the Name ‘Ranger’? Frontier Partisans of the mythic realm What was a Ranger of the North like? Aragorn and J.R.R. Tolkien - An Essay Regarding the Source Of Inspiration For Aragorn An interesting essay is talked about but cannot find the actua...