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by Gærfast
Fri Feb 16, 2018 12:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Guy Looking for Group
Replies: 17
Views: 25080

Re: New Guy Looking for Group

Hello Ranger,
I'm new and in NH as well. I'm into archery, dnd, hiking, camping, HEMA, done a little smithing and am 41. Let's gear up, swing some wasters and hit the trails!
by Gærfast
Wed Feb 14, 2018 1:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Away to Valinor!
Replies: 22
Views: 30691

Re: Away to Valinor!

Sounds like one hell of an adventure. Congratulations and may it be long and fruitful.
by Gærfast
Sat Feb 10, 2018 4:17 pm
Forum: Hard Kit
Topic: First bit
Replies: 4
Views: 8429

Re: First bit

Elleth, I sent you a pm.
by Gærfast
Sat Feb 10, 2018 3:54 pm
Forum: Weapons & Armour
Topic: I built a new sword today
Replies: 8
Views: 14212

Re: I built a new sword today

I've been contiplating that same blade, but the images in KoA are a bit grainy. Did you keep the Tinker threaded tang or peen it?
by Gærfast
Sat Feb 10, 2018 1:03 am
Forum: Weapons & Armour
Topic: I built a new sword today
Replies: 8
Views: 14212

Re: I built a new sword today

Looks pretty cool. What'd you use for material?
by Gærfast
Sat Feb 10, 2018 12:03 am
Forum: Hard Kit
Topic: First bit
Replies: 4
Views: 8429

Re: First bit

No worries. Whatever is easier for you.
by Gærfast
Fri Feb 09, 2018 12:03 am
Forum: Hard Kit
Topic: First bit
Replies: 4
Views: 8429

First bit

So I plunked down the money for my first but of hard kit... my ranger star. Looking forward to tromping through the mountains and trails as a ranger.
by Gærfast
Thu Feb 08, 2018 1:43 am
Forum: Crafts & Skills
Topic: Some LOTR inspired leather goods.
Replies: 23
Views: 31521

Re: Some LOTR inspired leather goods.

Very, very nice work. I especially like that shield.
by Gærfast
Wed Feb 07, 2018 3:45 pm
Forum: Hard Kit
Topic: Modifying a 20$ bota
Replies: 14
Views: 21748

Re: Modifying a 20$ bota

That's really clever. I was thinking of what to do for water on the trail.
Solved.
by Gærfast
Wed Feb 07, 2018 3:38 pm
Forum: Soft Kit
Topic: Not a sword, but a needle
Replies: 3
Views: 8636

Re: Not a sword, but a needle

Just ordered a nice, natural brown wool for my pants from Wm Booth Draper. Their browns and greens are varied enough in weight and hue that I should be able to put together a pretty nice kit.
by Gærfast
Tue Feb 06, 2018 11:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: These National Parks Could Be in Middle Earth
Replies: 3
Views: 8071

Re: These National Parks Could Be in Middle Earth

I love it!
I was practicing drawing mountains recently with the intention of doing a map of NH in Tolkein's style. Thought it would be fun to go hike and trek with a map drawn in that style.
by Gærfast
Tue Feb 06, 2018 9:27 pm
Forum: Soft Kit
Topic: Not a sword, but a needle
Replies: 3
Views: 8636

Re: Not a sword, but a needle

A couple years ago I did up a hiberno-Norse kit. Fashion victims of the dark ages, there were blue of woad, yellow, saffron and red. Kinda looking forward to a more subdued kit.
by Gærfast
Tue Feb 06, 2018 7:23 pm
Forum: Soft Kit
Topic: Not a sword, but a needle
Replies: 3
Views: 8636

Not a sword, but a needle

So I'm starting to sketch and build my color pallet for my soft kit. Within the next few days I'll be ordering some wool for my pants. And what pants will they be? I'll be sewing a pair of Thorsburg pants to start. The loose fit and gusseted crotch should be comfortable and allow mobility. I feel li...
by Gærfast
Mon Feb 05, 2018 2:14 am
Forum: Weapons & Armour
Topic: On Helmets
Replies: 9
Views: 15155

Re: On Helmets

I've fought with nasal helmets in ACL, and found my brain quickly adapted. Are folks thinking that 3rd age rangers wore more of a Norman Nadal since it would fit under a hood easier than a nasal spangenhelm?