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by Ranger Austin
Thu Jun 06, 2019 1:55 am
Forum: Hobbits and Other Free Folk...
Topic: A bit of Shire goodness
Replies: 19
Views: 50012

Re: A bit of Shire goodness

@Ringulf, are you a pilot? My dad is a boat driver for the local pilot's association. He thought about getting qualified to become a pilot himself, but couldn't stand to leave us for pilot school in the east and then shipping out as an able seaman.
by Ranger Austin
Sat Jun 23, 2018 10:32 pm
Forum: Weapons & Armour
Topic: A Ranger's falchion?
Replies: 10
Views: 16915

Re: A Ranger's falchion?

Iodo, thanks for the positivity. I see you're partial to blackened steel...Probably the dwarf in ya! Elleth and Peter, both of you make good points. I'm a historian, and my particular preference for swords trends towards the more complex-hilted swords of the 18th and 19th centuries(particularly midc...
by Ranger Austin
Sat Jun 23, 2018 5:30 am
Forum: Weapons & Armour
Topic: A Ranger's falchion?
Replies: 10
Views: 16915

A Ranger's falchion?

So, I've been developing my persona and I've mostly got it worked out, it can be summarized thusly: younger Ranger on patrol, injured in combat, never healed right, uses his disability to deflect attention/get information. That said, particularly if Aristan(how's this for a name by the by?) is going...
by Ranger Austin
Mon Mar 12, 2018 5:52 am
Forum: Weapons & Armour
Topic: Elenglin - Sword of Westernesse
Replies: 17
Views: 25958

Re: Elenglin - Sword of Westernesse

Elleth....WOW. That's all I can really say. Starglint is a stunning blade, and may it serve you well. I've always liked single-handed swords with a broad fuller like this one. The inscription is awe-inspiring. May it serve you well in the long watches of the night!
by Ranger Austin
Sat Feb 24, 2018 11:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Away to Valinor!
Replies: 22
Views: 30696

Re: Away to Valinor!

Be safe, friend!

A Elbereth Gilthoniel
silivren penna míriel
o menel aglar elenath!
Na-chaered palan-díriel
o galadhremmin ennorath,
Fanuilos, le linnathon
nef aear, sí nef aearon!
by Ranger Austin
Sat Feb 03, 2018 5:44 am
Forum: Crafts & Skills
Topic: A long time comming~Eric's Gift Blade
Replies: 6
Views: 13451

Re: A long time comming~Eric's Gift Blade

Every time I log into this forum I am consistently amazed at the level of craftsmanship shown by our members. Excellent work, Eric, and enjoy the blade Ringulf!
by Ranger Austin
Sat Feb 03, 2018 3:39 am
Forum: Crafts & Skills
Topic: Some LOTR inspired leather goods.
Replies: 23
Views: 31526

Re: Some LOTR inspired leather goods.

Really gorgeous stuff.
by Ranger Austin
Sat Feb 03, 2018 3:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Getting started
Replies: 10
Views: 15509

Re: Getting started

Well met, Ranger! I'm in much the same boat as you, friend.
by Ranger Austin
Mon Jan 15, 2018 8:48 am
Forum: Weapons & Armour
Topic: Wargbiter - Dwarf made fighting knife
Replies: 13
Views: 19213

Re: Wargbiter - Dwarf made fighting knife

This is an amazing piece of work Gulli! Just the sort of thing I want in my kit.
by Ranger Austin
Mon Jan 15, 2018 8:40 am
Forum: Soft Kit
Topic: Cloak hoods .. how did you sew yours?
Replies: 19
Views: 28698

Re: Cloak hoods .. how did you sew yours?

I love all the cloak discussion, especially the idea of a separate cloak/hood. Elleth, mind sharing the pattern that you used for the hood that you made Straelbora?
by Ranger Austin
Mon Jan 15, 2018 8:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Trail occupations?
Replies: 27
Views: 36840

Re: Trail occupations?

This is something I've been debating a lot with myself and how my disability will work into my persona. I've got a pretty bad limp, but even the use of my stout cane(which will be replaced with a sturdy staff when money isn't an issue), I am relatively quiet. I used to regularly sneak upon my foster...
by Ranger Austin
Sun Dec 31, 2017 2:14 am
Forum: Soft Kit
Topic: Belt buckle and pouch updates
Replies: 13
Views: 21279

Re: Belt buckle and pouch updates

What I suppose really "sells" the updated pouch to me is the little tip on the bottom. Gorgeous work as always, Ursus!
by Ranger Austin
Sat Dec 30, 2017 9:19 pm
Forum: Crafts & Skills
Topic: New pipe
Replies: 9
Views: 17176

Re: New pipe

As a long-time pipe smoker myself I am very impressed with the work and craftsmanship here! Many good bowls to you, Ranger!
by Ranger Austin
Mon Dec 18, 2017 5:15 am
Forum: The Bard's Stage
Topic: A Map of my home range.
Replies: 19
Views: 35094

Re: A Map of my home range.

Woah my friend, this looks very intense. Best of luck to you and I really hope that you bring video equipment so we can see your progress.
by Ranger Austin
Mon Nov 13, 2017 9:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pipe smoking
Replies: 18
Views: 25528

Re: Pipe smoking

I smoke relatively irregularly, however, I normally buy all of my tobaccania from smokingpipes.com, which has a great selection of both pipes and tobacco for a relatively low cost. I prefer the Dunhill blends, largely Nightcap and Early Morning Pipe, as well Peterson Sunset Breeze, if I'm in the moo...