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- Thu Sep 14, 2023 10:06 am
- Forum: Human Culture(s)
- Topic: Dressing in Esgaroth and Dale?
- Replies: 3
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Dressing in Esgaroth and Dale?
I like Darnokthemage's take on this - https://middleearthrangers.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4337 - but I was also impressed with the depiction of Laketown and it's inhabitants in The Desolation Of Smaug. Perhaps not exactly as envisaged in the book, but I liked the parallels with Novgorod/Lagoda and ...
- Mon Sep 11, 2023 11:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Congratulations Kramer
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7058
Re: Congratulations Kramer
Wow - congrats to Kramer (and Lady Gabriel)!
- Wed Sep 06, 2023 7:16 pm
- Forum: Weapons & Armour
- Topic: Esgaroth - Merchant Adventurer Sword
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9069
Re: Esgaroth - Merchant Adventurer Sword
ForgeCorvus - Thanks for the offer. I'll have to mull that over. Pulling the clamshell guard was a bit of an experiment, and while I sort of like the look, I'm not convinced I could make it work as a Middle Earth weapon? I may hold out for the next batch (hopefully) of Windlass Type XIV's. (Or order...
- Tue Sep 05, 2023 7:18 pm
- Forum: Weapons & Armour
- Topic: Esgaroth - Merchant Adventurer Sword
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9069
Re: Esgaroth - Merchant Adventurer Sword
I'd love to shorten the blade from the hilt end by a couple of inches and have a proper peened pommel, but I don't have the tools or skill.
- Mon Sep 04, 2023 7:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Population density of the Beornings/woodsmen
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3015
Re: Population density of the Beornings/woodsmen
In the middle of re-reading The Hobbit - "...bold men had of late been making their way back into [this far land] from the South...There were many of them, and they were brave and well-armed..." Gandalf later says, "Very few people live in these parts, unless they have come here since...
- Sat Sep 02, 2023 2:17 pm
- Forum: General Forum Stuff
- Topic: Reviving Older Threads
- Replies: 5
- Views: 10407
Re: Reviving Older Threads
Cool, and thanks for the info!
- Sat Sep 02, 2023 8:49 am
- Forum: General Forum Stuff
- Topic: Reviving Older Threads
- Replies: 5
- Views: 10407
Reviving Older Threads
What's the board policy on this? I know some forums frown on reviving threads older than X months, and would prefer you start a new one with a link to the old, if necessary.
- Wed Aug 30, 2023 6:23 pm
- Forum: Soft Kit
- Topic: The Medieval Tailors Assistant
- Replies: 0
- Views: 12164
The Medieval Tailors Assistant
I've seen this mentioned by a couple of people, but not sure if everyone's aware - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Medieval-Tailors-Assistant-Garments-1100-1480/dp/1847978347/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2C0V7ESQ17R5L&keywords=the+medieval+tailors+assistant&qid=1693419571&s=books&sprefix=the+medieval+ta...
- Tue Aug 22, 2023 9:24 am
- Forum: Weapons & Armour
- Topic: Esgaroth - Merchant Adventurer Sword
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9069
Re: Esgaroth - Merchant Adventurer Sword
Iodo - I like the look of that!
- Tue Aug 22, 2023 9:12 am
- Forum: Soft Kit
- Topic: Boots'n'Stuff
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3260
Re: Boots'n'Stuff
I contacted Phil, who sadly is now retired. (That's what happens when you're off the scene for so long) But I did find these guys - http://www.re-enactment-shoes.co.uk/ - who do a range of historical footwear, including tall buckled medieval riding boots for £110, which has got to be a bargain. The ...
- Thu Aug 17, 2023 9:49 am
- Forum: Weapons & Armour
- Topic: Esgaroth - Merchant Adventurer Sword
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9069
Re: Esgaroth - Merchant Adventurer Sword
Iodo - Looking at this link - https://middle-earth.xenite.org/was-dorwinion-an-elf-kingdom/ - it seems there is some evidence for both men and elves living in Dorwinion. Given that and the proximity to the "Far East" of Middle Earth, there may be some crossover in sword styles. That's my s...
- Sun Aug 13, 2023 11:01 am
- Forum: Soft Kit
- Topic: Boots'n'Stuff
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3260
Boots'n'Stuff
Cross-posted from the Facebook page - Mrs Rurik and I visited a reenactment event - Loxwood Joust - yesterday. The first one we've been to in nearly fifteen years. The smell of the woodsmoke, the clash of steel, the bark of hackbutts and even more so catching up with old friends brought all the memo...
- Thu Aug 10, 2023 10:07 am
- Forum: Weapons & Armour
- Topic: Esgaroth - Merchant Adventurer Sword
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9069
Esgaroth - Merchant Adventurer Sword
I put this on the Facebook page, but here's a little more info - https://i.imgur.com/Bvd9NwJ.jpg I know that swords are one of the last things you need (rather than want) but this was something I already had to hand - a Windlass Dutch Cutlass. For now I've just removed the shell guard, but the hilt ...
- Wed Aug 09, 2023 7:17 am
- Forum: The Prancing Pony
- Topic: Greetings from Rurik
- Replies: 10
- Views: 14628
Re: Greetings from Rurik
If only I had some Numenorean blood! (Although my persona may)
- Tue Aug 08, 2023 7:29 pm
- Forum: The Prancing Pony
- Topic: Greetings from Rurik
- Replies: 10
- Views: 14628
Greetings from Rurik
Rurik of Esgaroth, at your service. I'm guessing the Pony is the place to introduce myself. A fan of The Hobbit and The Lord Of The Rings for some 55+ years, ever since I read the first chapter in a childrens edition. Not a Middle Earth expert by any means - I did read The Silmarillion and Unfinishe...