As long as you pick a good axe handle where the grain runs through and through in straight (roughly) parallel lines without coming out the sides i wouldnt worry about breaking an axe handle. At least not to the extent that I'd choose a tomahawk over an axe because its easier to replace said handle. ...

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Thats so cool! Really nailed the aesthetic (in my mind at least). And LOL at the message in runes. I'm sure that'll come in handy if it is ever misplaced exploring the mountainside or the desolation of Smaug

That would definitely be an interesting persona to see fleshed out Udwin. Looking forward to that. Semi-unrelated but I've been kicking around an idea along those lines in an TTRPG setting. You play as a heroic band battling evil forces and about halfway through the twist is revealed that you're the...

Lol Togon I was thinking the same thing the other day

Nice, i especially like the buckles

Nice!

Yes to the buckhorn and I think the splat is mouse-ear hawkweed but not 100%

If we're talking about soft goods people 1000 yrs ago had the means to make but just hadnt thought of yet, id have to second the introduction of the backpack like Iodo already said. Things like waxed tarps, gathered end hammocks, and more modern patterned pants also come to mind. Probably gonna want...

Are we strictly going back in time only or are we going back in time and to a different location?

Phenomenal work. An opal is exactly what I pictured when first reading about the Arkenstone .

That looks awesome

Nice!

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Finally got the haversack dyed, & waxed.
The strap is just a functional placeholder until I can make something better.