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by Yavion
Wed Mar 27, 2024 4:53 pm
Forum: Elvish Culture
Topic: Elven Ranger Clothing Concept
Replies: 12
Views: 2337

Re: Elven Ranger Clothing Concept

I do like the collar of the shirt and the robe, though the crossed over overtunic/waistcoat does read a bit too eastern to my eye also. Though I love the sash and neckline. Hrm.. not sure, there. What materials are you thinking? I do love raw silk generally, especially for warmer weather. And I thi...
by Yavion
Thu Feb 22, 2024 11:25 am
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: Hello! A Writer Joining for Inspiration
Replies: 11
Views: 801

Re: Hello! A Writer Joining for Inspiration

That sounds like a really fun project!
Mea govannen and welcome.
by Yavion
Wed Jan 17, 2024 7:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Elladan and Elrohir: Rangers?
Replies: 19
Views: 2962

Re: Elladan and Elrohir: Rangers?

Again, speaking for myself of course but I'm far too broken down to portray an ethereal ageless being. I suspect that's part of the problem. Yeah, liked elves more when I was younger. But being built like a large dwarf or a small troll, even at my trimmest, means that the whole effortless ethereal ...
by Yavion
Mon Jan 15, 2024 2:52 pm
Forum: Ranger Gaming & LARPing
Topic: D&D item weights are amusing.
Replies: 21
Views: 20975

Re: D&D item weights are amusing.

Yeah, it's backwards compatible, so more of a 5.5 edition.
by Yavion
Wed Jan 10, 2024 10:36 pm
Forum: Elvish Culture
Topic: Elven Ranger Clothing Concept
Replies: 12
Views: 2337

Re: Elven Ranger Clothing Concept

Thanks for posting this, awesome :P and it's cool to see a more practical looking version of elven clothing I used to trek around the Pacific NW in the USA, and loose trousers were never an issue, but you make a salient point. it depends, the ones in your drawing look like they'd be fine, mainly be...
by Yavion
Tue Jan 09, 2024 10:11 pm
Forum: Elvish Culture
Topic: Elven Ranger Clothing Concept
Replies: 12
Views: 2337

Re: Elven Ranger Clothing Concept

I think the tunic needs to be longer, like long enough to go un-trousered (or "pantsless" if you want it in American ) in summer. But I like the neckline a lot. I would also go with a closer fitting trouser, you want to look tall and graceful..... And big baggy pants over a slim calf say ...
by Yavion
Tue Jan 09, 2024 3:32 am
Forum: Elvish Culture
Topic: Elven Ranger Clothing Concept
Replies: 12
Views: 2337

Re: Elven Ranger Clothing Concept

Taken under advisement! I don't actually specify materials as I'm undecided. The part of the world I currently reside in has some sweltering summers so looser trousers are usually a safer bet. I used to trek around the Pacific NW in the USA, and loose trousers were never an issue, but you make a sal...
by Yavion
Tue Jan 09, 2024 1:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Elladan and Elrohir: Rangers?
Replies: 19
Views: 2962

Re: Elladan and Elrohir: Rangers?

Iodo wrote: Mon Jan 08, 2024 9:12 pm
Yavion wrote: Mon Jan 08, 2024 2:09 pm My persona is elven, but a combination of poor health and low funds means that it's still in the concept phase.
I'll see if I can bat my eyelashes at the spouse and get some concept art to illustrate what I'm currently thinking of.
Some art would be cool to see :P
Done and DONE!
by Yavion
Tue Jan 09, 2024 1:32 am
Forum: Elvish Culture
Topic: Elven Ranger Clothing Concept
Replies: 12
Views: 2337

Elven Ranger Clothing Concept

Over in General Discussion, Iodo mentioned in Elladan and Elrohir: Rangers? that "Some art would be cool to see" regarding my elven ranger impression. So, I finally took the time to bother the spouse into doing something up for me. Keep in mind, this is them basing the art on what I descri...
by Yavion
Mon Jan 08, 2024 2:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Elladan and Elrohir: Rangers?
Replies: 19
Views: 2962

Re: Elladan and Elrohir: Rangers?

For various reasons I'm not keen on portrayals of named characters True, but it has been done (Manveruon and his incredible screen accurate Strider impression) I just think that it might be fun to consider what their kit might look like, as they serve in a similar manner and function in the story a...
by Yavion
Sat Jan 06, 2024 10:10 pm
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: Hi everybody!
Replies: 15
Views: 1847

Re: Hi everybody!

Bon jour and mea govannen!
That's a great kit! Welcome to the forum.
by Yavion
Fri Jan 05, 2024 2:57 pm
Forum: Weapons & Armour
Topic: Dúnedain Sword Designs
Replies: 4
Views: 938

Re: Dúnedain Sword Designs

Even before the Bristol I had a love for that type of fishtail pommel, even though it's a later period shape. I always get hung up on the bit about Boromir's sword being the same type as Anduril, just "of lesser lineage." Since Boromir is noted as carrying a shield, it stands to reason tha...
by Yavion
Sun Dec 24, 2023 1:48 am
Forum: Weapons & Armour
Topic: New sword soon!
Replies: 9
Views: 1115

Re: New sword soon!

Very cool! The concept reminds me of the Ádám Bodorics Thrust and Cut Messer on Kult of Athena.
Found here: https://www.kultofathena.com/product/ad ... ut-messer/
I like how your take has a pommel cap. I can't tell from the sketch, are you including a negal?
by Yavion
Thu Nov 23, 2023 11:34 pm
Forum: Weapons & Armour
Topic: Minyacálë - Numenorean Eket (Process Thread)
Replies: 14
Views: 9370

Re: Minyacálë - Numenorean Eket (Process Thread)

Exciting project! For what it's worth, Tolkien tells us what the length of an Eket should be: "28 : This was of a kind called eket: a short stabbing sword with a broad blade, pointed and two-edged, from a foot to one and a half feet long." -Unfinished Tales: The Disaster of the Gladden Fi...
by Yavion
Fri Nov 03, 2023 1:24 pm
Forum: Weapons & Armour
Topic: Minyacálë - Numenorean Eket (Process Thread)
Replies: 14
Views: 9370

Re: Minyacálë - Numenorean Eket (Process Thread)

As I mentioned on the Discord, I agree that (from left to right) 2 and 3 are my favorite. 2, because I like the symmetry of the guard and pommel and I'm super partial to ring pommels that appear on some spatha. 3, because it still has the "I'm a fish tail" look but very nontraditional. And...