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- Wed Sep 21, 2022 7:18 pm
- Forum: Human Culture(s)
- Topic: Did the Men of Dale have a cavalry?
- Replies: 22
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Did the Men of Dale have a cavalry?
Greetings my friends, I am once again returning to the roots of my interest in the Bardings (after a long time developing a typical ranger kit).The persona I am developing is based during the reign of King Bain, son of Bard the Dragonslayer, up into the War of the North. To be completely honest, the...
- Sat Nov 30, 2019 4:40 pm
- Forum: Soft Kit
- Topic: Looking to have my Kit Critiqued
- Replies: 11
- Views: 14575
Re: Looking to have my Kit Critiqued
Originally, it was just a design style I liked, but as I continued experimenting with my other tunic which was flat, I learned that the point is a nice way to get more length and more leg movement without having to cut a vent anywhere. I wanted this to be a very warm garment, and I felt having vents...
- Sat Nov 30, 2019 4:00 am
- Forum: Soft Kit
- Topic: Looking to have my Kit Critiqued
- Replies: 11
- Views: 14575
Re: Looking to have my Kit Critiqued
Update: Here is the new green tunic I had made. I originally wanted it to be longer, but that might have been impractical. Very curious how people think this style works for a Barding (or not). I've added it to the original post as well, in case other new people want kit ideas. You might notice, tha...
- Fri Nov 22, 2019 3:24 am
- Forum: Hard Kit
- Topic: Looking to have my kit critiqued part 2
- Replies: 20
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Re: Looking to have my kit critiqued part 2
I haven't held any of their older blades, but I can attest that the sword I got from them is good quality especially for the price (aside from the sharpening, needs work). Only about 2 pounds maybe 2.2. There's a pretty heavy profile taper for halfswording thrusts, but the balance of the weapon acco...
- Thu Nov 21, 2019 9:17 pm
- Forum: Hard Kit
- Topic: Looking to have my kit critiqued part 2
- Replies: 20
- Views: 22148
Re: Looking to have my kit critiqued part 2
Very new, just bought it this past March. Hasn't seen combat, I've only been able to swing it around by myself.TaylorSteiner wrote:Sad to hear that Darksword had unnecessary bad hype. Glad to hear they've improved! How old is your sword?
- Thu Nov 21, 2019 8:08 pm
- Forum: Soft Kit
- Topic: Looking to have my Kit Critiqued
- Replies: 11
- Views: 14575
Re: Looking to have my Kit Critiqued
Likewise the large diamond-fronted hem on the hood reads to my eye as more northern/norse/early period while the somewhat pointed tunic hem reads as more Gondorian/later period. I think I'd be inclined to push farther in one direction or the other, depending on where you see the persona going. (thi...
- Thu Nov 21, 2019 7:56 pm
- Forum: Hard Kit
- Topic: Looking to have my kit critiqued part 2
- Replies: 20
- Views: 22148
Re: Looking to have my kit critiqued part 2
We know the Lake-men used long swords, so this sword would fit! Can you point me in the direction of the sources for this? I'd love to read. Your post on Lakemen/barding clothing was also a fascinating read, thanks so much! I was actually afraid that they didn't use longswords, but this is great ne...
- Thu Nov 21, 2019 7:52 pm
- Forum: Hard Kit
- Topic: Looking to have my kit critiqued part 2
- Replies: 20
- Views: 22148
Re: Looking to have my kit critiqued part 2
I'd heard that too, but upon further research, I decided a lot was actually negative hype from competitors. They also revamped their tang construction in recent years to make consumers feel more confident in the blades. Norse style 2 handed swords are beautiful though, saw some pics in other sword r...
- Thu Nov 21, 2019 5:03 am
- Forum: Hard Kit
- Topic: Looking to have my kit critiqued part 2
- Replies: 20
- Views: 22148
Looking to have my kit critiqued part 2
If you came from my soft kit post, thanks for helping me out! If you just found this, welcome, I am looking for things people think can be improved upon, added, taken away, etc from my hard kit. There are some things I already know I still need like fire kit, first aid, sewing, a spoon (I am carving...
- Thu Nov 21, 2019 4:45 am
- Forum: Soft Kit
- Topic: Looking to have my Kit Critiqued
- Replies: 11
- Views: 14575
Looking to have my Kit Critiqued
Tonight is my night off, as such, I have dressed in my garb, because that is the way for me. I figured it was as good a time as any to get some photos (I've been told we like photos here. I certainly do!) of what I have already, to see what people think can be improved, added, discarded, etc. I took...
- Tue Nov 19, 2019 11:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A Question for Loremasters
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8716
Re: A Question for Loremasters
I like the Northern, Norse, origin, everything in my kit aside from my sword which is an Oakeshott type 14 bastard sword, I think would fit a Barding. Pics to come of my soft kit. Perhaps that will greatly affect my chosen persona for sure. I do have a tunic in commission which might be more Dunedai...
- Tue Nov 19, 2019 3:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A Question for Loremasters
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8716
A Question for Loremasters
Greetings again, Working on posts to get feedback on kit, but for now I have a query, the answers of which may help me decide on my persona. Is there mention of Rangers (not Dunedain specifically) as part of the population of Laketown/Dale/Erebor? What I have in mind is a young man growing up in the...
- Thu Nov 14, 2019 11:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mae Govannen! New guy here
- Replies: 14
- Views: 15546
Re: Mae Govannen! New guy here
Taurinor, Thank you for the site recommendations! I enjoy hiking abr damping, but my bushcraft and survival experience is limited to watching videos or reading articles. If at some point in the future you plan to go with a group of folks, either just on a day trip or perhaps an overnight trip, what ...
- Thu Nov 14, 2019 3:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mae Govannen! New guy here
- Replies: 14
- Views: 15546
Mae Govannen! New guy here
Greetings! Call me Beryndor for now, but I'm sure as I explore, that may change. Pardon if it is rude to not introduce my true name, though I come from the Knight Realms forums, where real world info wasn't necessarily shared. I discovered the Middle Earth Ranger Handbook late last week and in very ...