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by Ruinar Hrafnakveðja
Fri Jan 18, 2019 3:37 am
Forum: Weapons & Armour
Topic: Help with weapon/tools for a dwarf ranger
Replies: 17
Views: 34563

Re: Help with weapon/tools for a dwarf ranger

Have either of you done much cutting with your axes? I'm definitely considering a more basic Norse-style axe for my Woodmen persona. I have a Cold Steel Viking Hand Axe right now, but I would prefer something more authentic, also something way better at splitting wood!
by Ruinar Hrafnakveðja
Wed Jan 16, 2019 6:29 pm
Forum: Soft Kit
Topic: Ranger Shoulder Bag
Replies: 11
Views: 15555

Re: Ranger Shoulder Bag

I love love love this bag! Looks excellent! How is the suede for water resistance? I have never really worked with it but I have some to use in a belt pouch I will be making. Thanks! From my experience, suede keeps out water about as well as untreated canvas, if a little bit better. I'm debating tr...
by Ruinar Hrafnakveðja
Wed Jan 16, 2019 4:24 am
Forum: Soft Kit
Topic: Ranger Shoulder Bag
Replies: 11
Views: 15555

Re: Ranger Shoulder Bag

I love love love this bag! Looks excellent! How is the suede for water resistance? I have never really worked with it but I have some to use in a belt pouch I will be making.
by Ruinar Hrafnakveðja
Wed Jan 16, 2019 4:22 am
Forum: Soft Kit
Topic: Looking for some boot options
Replies: 25
Views: 31389

Re: Looking for some boot options

Hail Ghostrider! An alternative to Bohemund, Viking Leathercrafts has great shoes an boots in a variety of styles and for a fraction of the cost. http://www.vikingleathercrafts.com/period-footwear.html I have a pair of their 13th Century Men's SHoes and they have held up to two years of hard use tre...
by Ruinar Hrafnakveðja
Wed Dec 12, 2018 8:35 am
Forum: Soft Kit
Topic: Lion totem?
Replies: 6
Views: 11099

Re: Lion totem?

I was given brother Raven as my totem by the Haida of British Columbia. It is something deeply personal and spiritual for me and I have had some amazing encounters with these wonderful animals throughout my life. I really enjoy bringing it into my persona where I can. Such as the name of Hrafnakveð...
by Ruinar Hrafnakveðja
Wed Dec 12, 2018 8:23 am
Forum: Human Culture(s)
Topic: Working on a Bree-lander kit
Replies: 62
Views: 115021

Re: Working on a Bree-lander kit

Great kit write up! You have definitely inspired me to research more and work more efficiently! I'll have to write one of these once a few more pieces of my kit fall into place. Well done Ranger!
by Ruinar Hrafnakveðja
Wed Nov 07, 2018 10:25 pm
Forum: WMA / NMA
Topic: Woodland archery - what's the longest shot you get?
Replies: 22
Views: 41150

Re: Woodland archery - what's the longest shot you get?

On this subject, I have a very nice long bow, but am thinking of getting a small hunting bow. Any suggestions on style and source? I always have had a passion for traditional reflex bows. They pack more punch with less length. I don't own one myself, but a friend has a Turkish Bow from Alibows (htt...
by Ruinar Hrafnakveðja
Fri Sep 14, 2018 5:40 pm
Forum: Weapons & Armour
Topic: Aras Dagnir - A Long Knife of Mirkwood
Replies: 8
Views: 13870

Re: Aras Dagnir - A Long Knife of Mirkwood

That’s a lovely piece. You’re a lucky owner! Have you gotten to do much cutting with it? Thank you Ursus! I have actually. I was able to take off a pine branch (about the size of my wrist) with just two cuts. It almost doubles as a small machete for processing small wood. I was only able to do ...
by Ruinar Hrafnakveðja
Fri Sep 14, 2018 5:37 pm
Forum: Weapons & Armour
Topic: Aras Dagnir - A Long Knife of Mirkwood
Replies: 8
Views: 13870

Re: Aras Dagnir - A Long Knife of Mirkwood

I'd never thought about an eating pricker doubling as an awl. Makes a lot of sense..... hrmm.... :) I've also read where folks have suggested using one as a marlinspike - no bad thing to have in a hobby involving as much cordage as this one does. So far I have used it as all three and it works beau...
by Ruinar Hrafnakveðja
Fri Sep 14, 2018 5:04 am
Forum: Crafts & Skills
Topic: Leatherwork: Diapering (pic heavy)
Replies: 6
Views: 19470

Re: Leatherwork: Diapering (pic heavy)

Amazing work caedmon! That stitch is super cool! I do agree that this hobby is fairly weighted towards personal opinion, but I think it's more to do with culture. I think that certain high medieval things could work for elvish artefacts and perhaps Gondorian to a certain extent, but I agree that mos...
by Ruinar Hrafnakveðja
Fri Sep 14, 2018 4:08 am
Forum: Weapons & Armour
Topic: Aras Dagnir - A Long Knife of Mirkwood
Replies: 8
Views: 13870

Aras Dagnir - A Long Knife of Mirkwood

Please allow me to humbly introduce Aras Dagnir, or Hart's Bane in the common tongue. She is the newest addition to my equipment, and has so far served me faithfully. She was forged by Josh Davis of Davis Reproductions (https://davisreproductions.com/). The long knife was based on a bauernwehr from ...
by Ruinar Hrafnakveðja
Thu Sep 13, 2018 2:47 am
Forum: Hard Kit
Topic: good flint source?
Replies: 9
Views: 18808

Re: good flint source?

Hey Rangers, I just bought a steel striker which came with 3 pieces of flint about the size of a quarter each. Tiny. I might make arrow heads with them. Where do you go when you want a beefy piece of flint( Or equivalent stone)? I'm in Los Angeles, if that matters. Web sites are welcome also! Thank...
by Ruinar Hrafnakveðja
Wed Sep 12, 2018 8:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ranger Commission Document
Replies: 14
Views: 20648

Re: Ranger Commission Document

Hail Elendur!

If you ever think of anything like this you could do for Mirkwood I would love to see it! It seems that material evidence of this kind from Mirkwood or the Woodland Realm falls utterly short :P
by Ruinar Hrafnakveðja
Wed Sep 12, 2018 7:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Name of What We Do
Replies: 17
Views: 26714

Re: The Name of What We Do

Our group uses the term Experimental Archaeology Role Playing, EARP for short. I think it works as a (few) steps towards historical accuracy from LARP but it still lets us explore the fantasy side of role playing without the restrictions of history :)
by Ruinar Hrafnakveðja
Wed Aug 08, 2018 8:34 pm
Forum: Hobbits and Other Free Folk...
Topic: A bit of Shire goodness
Replies: 19
Views: 49986

Re: A bit of Shire goodness

I've heard of the "Game of Thrones" cookbook, and mostly heard good things about it. I have to work on my pie dough, though. When I make chicken pot pies, I usually cheat with store-bought dough. I have that cookbook! I'll have to post some recipes and my results. The Honeyed Chicken reci...