Now, the most difficult for me will be to wear medieval clothes and cross some "normal" people on my road, I'm scared by that because I'm "shy" :mrgreen: Does everybody assume their style or some people are in my case? :?: I've been out on the trail in both historical and fantas...

For various reasons I'm not keen on portrayals of named characters True, but it has been done (Manveruon and his incredible screen accurate Strider impression) I didn't say that it cant be done or can't be done well just that I myself am not a huge fan. Perhaps if everyone went to Manvs lengths of ...

I live to far north for cedar, but I have some Tlingit friends, I'll check with them. Most basketry/weaving in this area was made from plaited spruce roots. The sausage described is also nothing that I've heard of in local cultures. Though I'm rather interested, I'll investigate that as well. If it...

Interesting! I'm gonna bet the cedar matting he describes is woven bark, something like these: As his departure point is Wrangell and it's the local tribes he recruits I think you may be right on the mark there. Very interesting considering the fellow in question took just the mat and a blanket it ...

I'm currently reading the 'Discovery of Glacier Bay' an essay by John Muir and came across this line which I found interesting regarding the bedding and food of the local people. His wife got ready his blanket and a piece of cedar matting for his bed, and some provisions - mostly dried salmon, and s...

It sounds like you have finally made it to a place you were always meant to be.

Welcome Vins.

I had an alarm set for it to message you directly but I failed.

I am a terrible friend. What is worse is I think we talked cloaks that day?

Anyways, I hope it was a good day spent in the way that you wished.

Darnokthemage's versions for me are pretty close to perfect. He's combined the text and the Professors own drawings to create colourful and vibrant depictions with strong historical emphasis. I especially like his armoured ones where they aren't wearing uniform clothes or gear. Take those, smatter t...

For various reasons I'm not keen on portrayals of named characters but I do like the line of thinking that beyond the brothers there may be other Elvish allies who ride alongside the Rangers. My only reservation is that when the call to war comes it is only those two who ride with the grey company a...

Many happy returns Strael!

I just watched your cutting video on FB. You've had some SERIOUS upgrades this year and it shows.

Gulli wrote: ↑Fri Nov 24, 2023 8:01 am Are you aware of Czech unit Theodreds banner, 301. Foot soldiers. They abandoned their steeds out of shame for losing Theodred in battle. Pretty good I think

Pretty sure my helm would have seen action with them? But they don't maintain a separate online presence do they?

caedmon wrote: ↑Sat Dec 16, 2023 1:26 am Inked the design onto the handle

That helps a lot with the visualization thanks. Which parts are you considering doing in garnet?

Looks like a good coffee table book, flick through it and pick up a few things. I assume it's Northern American focused?

What do you think? Personally I think it marries up really well. Easy enough from here to change the decoration on the guard to runic inscription and have something like a stylized lonely mountain with the arkenstone radiating underneath it on the pommel.