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by Straelbora
Thu Feb 20, 2020 2:45 pm
Forum: Elvish Culture
Topic: The Elves! The elves! What are we going to do with the Elves!
Replies: 33
Views: 47577

Re: The Elves! The elves! What are we going to do with the Elves!

Breeches and hosen/socks seem quite universal in the north. Anyone have examples of breech-like wear that look elven. If I remember correctly from a book about the American Revolution, in colonial North America, the knee breech and hose was a specific mix. The breeches were very often deer hide lea...
by Straelbora
Fri Feb 14, 2020 9:37 pm
Forum: Ranger Gaming & LARPing
Topic: All Middle-earth D&D 5th E materials PDF $25
Replies: 2
Views: 16203

Re: All Middle-earth D&D 5th E materials PDF $25

Peter Remling wrote:You can also pay less and get fewer books. Yes it works !

Thanks for posting this Straelbora
I bought the whole kit and caboodle.
by Straelbora
Fri Feb 14, 2020 3:06 pm
Forum: Ranger Gaming & LARPing
Topic: All Middle-earth D&D 5th E materials PDF $25
Replies: 2
Views: 16203

All Middle-earth D&D 5th E materials PDF $25

If you play D&D, this is a great deal. Ends on February 17, 2020. As a charity event, you can donate $25 and download the .pdf versions of all the D&D 5th Edition Middle-earth materials: Adventures in MIddle-earth Player's Guide Adventures in Middle-earth Loremaster's Guide The Road Goes Eve...
by Straelbora
Thu Feb 13, 2020 3:22 pm
Forum: Dunedain Culture
Topic: Persona: Moardon, Dúnedain Scribe
Replies: 2
Views: 7788

Re: Persona: Moardon, Dúnedain Scribe

Great concept for a persona. We take literacy for granted in our modern society.
by Straelbora
Fri Jan 31, 2020 3:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: All plants, animals, food, etc. mentioned in The Hobbit
Replies: 31
Views: 39225

Re: All plants, animals, food, etc. mentioned in The Hobbit

I was recently pondering what herbs and spices would be appropriate for an authentic kit, and after some semi-random keyword searches through the text of The Hobbit and LOTR , decided to spring for the book Flora of Middle-Earth , mentioned above by Straelbora. Some portions redacted. Absence of ev...
by Straelbora
Fri Jan 24, 2020 12:45 am
Forum: Weapons & Armour
Topic: Custom sword arrived!
Replies: 7
Views: 11257

Custom sword arrived!

My custom sword arrived! I wanted something that looked like a Viking sword, but for Rangering, the size of a Roman gladius. Our own Eric C put heart and soul into the project, and I couldn't be happier. You'll note his mark, I F, for Ichthean Forge, on the blade. A close up of the grip shows a dark...
by Straelbora
Thu Jan 23, 2020 3:13 pm
Forum: Middle-earth Reenactment Society
Topic: Winter in Wilderland
Replies: 13
Views: 19173

Re: Winter in Wilderland

Great video clip. You need to find some Orcs for the next one.
by Straelbora
Wed Dec 25, 2019 4:50 am
Forum: Soft Kit
Topic: Cloak storage?
Replies: 8
Views: 11323

Re: Cloak storage?

It either becomes a rolled-up pillow or a blanket (or additional blanket).
by Straelbora
Wed Dec 18, 2019 10:42 pm
Forum: The Prancing Pony
Topic: Happy Birthday Straelbora!
Replies: 5
Views: 10110

Re: Happy Birthday Straelbora!

Thanks! Got my Yuletide gift yesterday, and the thing I ordered for the gift I'm sending came today.
by Straelbora
Fri Nov 22, 2019 7:04 pm
Forum: Human Culture(s)
Topic: The Garments of the Lake-men.
Replies: 20
Views: 31348

Re: The Garments of the Lake-men.

[quote="Darnokthemage"] Oarsman #2 https://i.ibb.co/wS3yrL9/15740103299561021084759.jpg This man was easier, it is quite clear that he is wearing a cape, maybe a bocksten cape? Under that ive chosen to put a tunic with short sleeves, instead of having him wear a sleeve-less one. You can se...
by Straelbora
Fri Nov 08, 2019 12:44 am
Forum: Hard Kit
Topic: Dúnedain Waxed Leather Water Bottle
Replies: 15
Views: 18451

Re: Dunedáin Waxed Leather Water Bottle

Beautiful work, but to be honest, I'm at the point where when I'm thirsty, I don't want to be imbibing small bits of wax. Maybe I'm just too clumsy.

Although heavier, when I'm on the trail, I use class bottles that have been wrapped in wicker, along with a wicker handle.
by Straelbora
Tue Nov 05, 2019 2:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Been A While...
Replies: 7
Views: 10063

Re: Been A While...

I think the best threads over the last couple of years have been:

Why didn't they use the Eagles to fly the Ring to Mt. Doom?

Is Tauriel in the movies as good a character as Tauriel in the book?

Can a Hobbit Ranger still manage seven or eight meals a day?
by Straelbora
Wed Oct 09, 2019 12:22 pm
Forum: Outings
Topic: Fall 2019 MERS Moot
Replies: 9
Views: 16955

Re: Fall 2019 MERS Moot

Fantastic. Great pics.
by Straelbora
Tue Oct 08, 2019 12:37 pm
Forum: The Prancing Pony
Topic: Finally an understanding and a name
Replies: 19
Views: 25323

Re: Finally an understanding and a name

I think Tolkien himself understood all too well your journey. It was called shell shock a century ago, but had the same impact on people. Frodo's pain on the anniversay of the wound from the Morgul blade on Weathertop, I believe, was allegory for the psychic pain brought on by the war. Those of us w...
by Straelbora
Fri Sep 27, 2019 7:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sleighs and other winter transport? And fur jackets
Replies: 16
Views: 20543

Re: Sleighs and other winter transport? And fur jackets

As mentioned above, medieval Europe, from our point of view, seems unpopulated and 'wild,' but forests were very controlled commodities, including the lumber and hunted animals, not just meat, but feathers, leather, and furs. As to sleds and sleighs, even though not explicitly mentioned, frankly, th...