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by Ruinar Hrafnakveðja
Wed Feb 26, 2020 7:34 am
Forum: Outings
Topic: Rangermoot - June 2020
Replies: 1
Views: 7479

Rangermoot - June 2020

Mae Govannen and Well Met fellow Rangers! Our Middle Earth Re-enactment Group The Rangers of the North will be hosting a special gathering called Rangermoot in early June 2020 and you are all invited! Rangermoot 2020.jpg We'll be having it at the Kawartha Traditional Archery Center, a huge (and nice...
by Ruinar Hrafnakveðja
Thu Feb 20, 2020 4:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Ranger's Pantry
Replies: 12
Views: 14035

Re: A Ranger's Pantry

What a fantastic set up! I love that it’s a self contained kit. You’ve definitely given me a lot to consider. Though I still can’t believe that this would last you a week! Do you think you can give a rough estimation of the percentage that these rations vs. your separate ready-to-rations make ...
by Ruinar Hrafnakveðja
Wed Oct 02, 2019 6:00 am
Forum: Soft Kit
Topic: In Search of Pre-Made Body Linens
Replies: 6
Views: 12736

Re: In Search of Pre-Made Body Linens

I know you’ve already decided on a place Greg but I just thought I’d throw Revival Clothing on the list. https://revivalclothing.com/product/womens-chemise/ They have all kinds of reproduction clothing and the prices are in Canadian Dollars. So you Southerners can knock off about 30% (just an es...
by Ruinar Hrafnakveðja
Tue Sep 24, 2019 2:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sleighs and other winter transport? And fur jackets
Replies: 16
Views: 20507

Re: Sleighs and other winter transport? And fur jackets

https://i.ibb.co/FXHmh5t/1568225487363856168905.jpg foton online Took the time to draw a dalish farmer going on a trading journey to Dale. The horse is a bit weird. I dont have a sleigh like this, as this one is a fantasy creation. I love the detail you have put into the sleigh Darnokthemage! Espec...
by Ruinar Hrafnakveðja
Thu Jun 20, 2019 10:02 pm
Forum: Hobbits and Other Free Folk...
Topic: Orc Armour?
Replies: 2
Views: 9760

Re: Orc Armour?

I went through this process a couple years ago: I can't recall what the source material I found was, but my conclusion was that mostly generic points with a few bodkins was the sensible route: http://middleearthrangers.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=3187&start=15#p40361 Since that post I st...
by Ruinar Hrafnakveðja
Thu Jun 20, 2019 4:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Forandiri at Faire
Replies: 7
Views: 13356

Re: The Forandiri at Faire

What a great looking group! Glad you had a good time!

I would love to see some close up photo's of your völva staff! Look's amazing!
by Ruinar Hrafnakveðja
Thu Jun 20, 2019 3:59 pm
Forum: Weapons & Armour
Topic: Medieval Arrowheads and their Uses - Tod's Stuff
Replies: 2
Views: 7435

Re: Medieval Arrowheads and their Uses - Tod's Stuff

I saw that! The trick with the quills was cool! I've been meaning to experiment with an arrow spoon for ages - but how cool there's an improvised solution for those nasty barbs! .... I do hope he remembers the original source he got that from at some point. :) I love "his" solution, becau...
by Ruinar Hrafnakveðja
Thu Jun 20, 2019 2:13 pm
Forum: Hobbits and Other Free Folk...
Topic: Orc Armour?
Replies: 2
Views: 9760

Orc Armour?

So I've been doing a lot of research for the last little while on arrowheads and their uses, trying to come up with a useful mix of heads to put on some proper period arrows. I'm planning on having a good mix of broadheads, bodkins (armour piercing), and some specialty heads. Also carrying extras th...
by Ruinar Hrafnakveðja
Sat Jun 15, 2019 1:55 am
Forum: Weapons & Armour
Topic: Medieval Arrowheads and their Uses - Tod's Stuff
Replies: 2
Views: 7435

Medieval Arrowheads and their Uses - Tod's Stuff

Here's a fantastic video from Tod of Tod's Stuff in the UK discussing various medieval arrowheads, what they were made of, how they were strengthened, and their various uses. It certainly gave me a lot to think about in terms of war point types and what a ranger should carry. It's a great watch! htt...
by Ruinar Hrafnakveðja
Thu Jun 13, 2019 5:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 3rd Age Dunedain Ranger - Complete Functional Kit Breakdown
Replies: 46
Views: 50289

Re: 3rd Age Dunedain Ranger - Complete Functional Kit Breakdown

Depends on what your firewood needs are. Are you trying to sustain a cookfire, or are you trying to heat your shelter? Are you heating a lean-to for the night, or are you stocking wood for the winter? At my persona's homestead, there indeed would/will be/already is a full-hafted axe. Would I carry ...
by Ruinar Hrafnakveðja
Thu Jun 13, 2019 5:25 pm
Forum: WoodCraft
Topic: Water Treatment on the Trail
Replies: 22
Views: 37590

Re: Water Treatment on the Trail

Great write up, especially your comparison! You reminded me that this is one piece of kit I sorely need. During our ranging trips we usually travel as a group of 10 or up. We usually travel with 3 or 4 pump purifiers which belong to individual members of our Company. We also have 1 or 2 large hangin...
by Ruinar Hrafnakveðja
Wed Jun 12, 2019 6:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dwarves and Elves in Norse Myth
Replies: 4
Views: 10090

Re: Dwarves and Elves in Norse Myth

Wow! Great find, definitely need to check out his channel. I loved hearing such familiar names and titles, shows how grounded in history Middle Earth really is (in certain ways).
by Ruinar Hrafnakveðja
Wed Jun 12, 2019 2:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 3rd Age Dunedain Ranger - Complete Functional Kit Breakdown
Replies: 46
Views: 50289

Re: 3rd Age Dunedain Ranger - Complete Functional Kit Breakdown

Wow! Such an amazing and complete kit! Congratulations! I hope my kit will be as well thought out and cohesive as yours one day! I loved seeing your historical and Tolkien influences for each item. But what are your thoughts on not carrying an axe and instead just carrying your seax? Do you find tha...
by Ruinar Hrafnakveðja
Wed Apr 10, 2019 6:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to the Path
Replies: 10
Views: 15175

Re: New to the Path

Mae govannen brother Ranger! You are in good company here. May your paths be green and the breeze be at thy back!
by Ruinar Hrafnakveðja
Wed Apr 10, 2019 6:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Ranger and her lyre...dressed funny. ;)
Replies: 10
Views: 16570

Re: A Ranger and her lyre...dressed funny. ;)

An absolutely beautiful piece Eledhwen! I was instantly transported the sunlit forests of Middle Earth. I cannot wait for more videos! :)