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by Baron Alejandro
Thu Jun 22, 2006 9:45 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What's up with the King of Meridies?
Replies: 197
Views: 5112

Currently we are developing light weapons rules that will work well with the surrounding Kingdoms. Sir William(KEM), myself and a few others have been looking into this for over a year with great input from the underground fencing community in Calontir. One of our primary issues was getting them to...
by Baron Alejandro
Thu Jun 22, 2006 10:04 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Opinions about Gauntlets
Replies: 11
Views: 364

Andrew, you've seen my gauntlets from Duke Kelson. You handled them at last St. Paddy's Day Bloodbath. His website is GK Armory. I love them. I've taken shots directly to the hand and not felt more than a bit of a jar.
by Baron Alejandro
Wed Jun 21, 2006 5:28 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: The truth about Robyn
Replies: 101
Views: 2890

I wish I would think more..... Robyn I am bumping this because I'd like to see Freiman bite Sarnac in the leg. And - Robyn, This is a subject of neurophysiology I'm studying pretty intently right now. A lot of that 'thinking during fighting' bit comes from training your frontal cortex, which gets w...
by Baron Alejandro
Wed Jun 21, 2006 12:02 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What's up with the King of Meridies?
Replies: 197
Views: 5112

This topic is a minefield. And there is no way to express feelings on it without probably stepping on a mine somewhere along the way, much less planting a few of our own. I cordially disagree with my friend Syr Justus, even though I have a tremendous amount of respect for him. And I studiously avoid...
by Baron Alejandro
Tue Jun 20, 2006 10:49 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What's up with the King of Meridies?
Replies: 197
Views: 5112

Giant ignorant dork, table for one, please. Will edit to fix.
by Baron Alejandro
Tue Jun 20, 2006 10:20 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What's up with the King of Meridies?
Replies: 197
Views: 5112

Well, I don't ever remember reading anywhere that it was required for a crown to have a champion from every aspect of activities in the SCA. ( I could be wrong on this but I don't think I am). Besides it is good to shake up the bottle now and then and see what floats to the top. According to legend...
by Baron Alejandro
Sun Jun 18, 2006 5:32 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: The truth about Robyn
Replies: 101
Views: 2890

However, I think a bigger problem she might face on the huge field at Pennsic isn't some big bruiser out to get her goat or not even noticing she's there and accidentally planting a boot on her helm. I think it's going to be some freaked-out Marshal screaming 'hold' and stopping the battle because h...
by Baron Alejandro
Sun Jun 18, 2006 1:58 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Sabatons- Mail or steel ?
Replies: 16
Views: 339

"Art, Arms and Armour: an International Anthology" (1979, Robert Held, ed.) Gordon Gordon, Was that book originally in german? Was the title - ' Kampfkündigung und wiedereinstellung zugleich ein beitrag zur lehre vom arbeitsverhältnis'? If so, Duke Univ. Library has a copy, and I'm gonna go c...
by Baron Alejandro
Sat Jun 17, 2006 7:25 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Robyn fighting pics
Replies: 63
Views: 3118

Actually, Sir Corby, doesn't Susanna train someone who's just about Robyn's size? I just thought about this.
by Baron Alejandro
Sat Jun 17, 2006 7:21 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: my armour is being built! This is a progress thread..
Replies: 193
Views: 9109

I advise against humping his leg. You might get a piece of armor dropped on your head.

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by Baron Alejandro
Wed Jun 14, 2006 12:36 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Robyn fighting pics
Replies: 63
Views: 3118

Holy sweet muffins sprinkled with sugar!! Exhibit A - [img]http://static.flickr.com/75/162084016_702689d705_b.jpg[/img] The guy on the far viewer's left is M. Kevin of Thornbury, a really cool guy and one of the largest men I've ever met. With him are other Atlantian knights - Sir Andrew on the view...
by Baron Alejandro
Mon Jun 12, 2006 9:11 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: [SCA] Fighting instruction complaints
Replies: 75
Views: 1727

If I am training new fighters for rapier (I don't train new fighters for heavy, I"m not NEARLY anywhere qualified for that yet), I start by putting a sword in their hand as quickly as possible. For two reasons. One, it gets them hooked. Two, it gets them familiar with using a sword. After they've 'p...
by Baron Alejandro
Sun Jun 11, 2006 6:52 pm
Forum: Armour - I want to be a...
Topic: I WTB a Spanish Knight, 1275-1325
Replies: 27
Views: 2066

Might be out of the time period you specified, but you might need an adarga.
by Baron Alejandro
Sat Jun 10, 2006 1:45 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Heavy combat vs. screaming, spinning showboating
Replies: 30
Views: 1027

Why am I reminded of this? :twisted:

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by Baron Alejandro
Sat Jun 10, 2006 12:23 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Images of adargas
Replies: 12
Views: 677

This is why this Archive rocks! Thom, can you quote me the full cite so I can track it down? I would really appreciate it. Thanks! There's one at the Met. I"m going to be at the Met in about three weeks; I wonder if I can call ahead and sweet-talk them into letting me get a close look at it. Rittmei...
by Baron Alejandro
Fri Jun 09, 2006 11:38 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Medieval bald guys.
Replies: 32
Views: 1010

Pish posh. Ya miss one freekin battle over 300 miles away and all the talking heads start gabbling like a flock of wild turkeys. Win a host of tourneys, no one knows your name. Kick your helm off the field just once ..... It makes it look bigger i'm told Waitaminnit. What are you riding into battle...
by Baron Alejandro
Thu Jun 08, 2006 10:40 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Blame Vitus... (progress pics: part three...)
Replies: 30
Views: 1937

Those are honkin' cool, man! Upwards and avaunt with the style levels!

Vitus von Atzinger wrote:I have re-gained the ability to flat-snap by the way.


I think I smell another 'Facts about Vitus' thread coming on.

:P
by Baron Alejandro
Thu Jun 08, 2006 3:20 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Medieval bald guys.
Replies: 32
Views: 1010

Tristan,

At least I show up for battles. :twisted: :twisted: :lol: :lol: :shock: :shock: :D :D
by Baron Alejandro
Thu Jun 08, 2006 6:37 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Medieval bald guys.
Replies: 32
Views: 1010

John beat me to it. And owes me a monitor.
by Baron Alejandro
Wed Jun 07, 2006 8:40 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: I Fired a Big Trebuchet
Replies: 16
Views: 540

Ye gods, man. :shock:



Hm. I have to wonder.





Could that thing fling a cow? 8)
by Baron Alejandro
Tue Jun 06, 2006 9:34 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Kane and Muirgen Memorial Challenge at Pennsic
Replies: 18
Views: 549

I used to be in a household associated with him. We were very lucky.


I also went to a buffet with him once. :shock:
by Baron Alejandro
Tue Jun 06, 2006 9:19 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Medieval bald guys.
Replies: 32
Views: 1010

Well, are they the same guys who late in life, bought these really snazzy thoroughbred jousting horses and VERY shiny armor? ;)


Must not post right after coffee, must not post right after coffee, must not post right after coffee....
by Baron Alejandro
Tue Jun 06, 2006 8:19 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Images of adargas
Replies: 12
Views: 677

SWEET!
by Baron Alejandro
Mon Jun 05, 2006 12:26 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Images of adargas
Replies: 12
Views: 677

Sweet! Thanks for the tip. May have to make a second trip to the University library today!
by Baron Alejandro
Mon Jun 05, 2006 11:02 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA glaive
Replies: 15
Views: 508

I've gone to war with this polearm and never had a problem.

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I pad the area just below the axe head just to be nice to folks, but i haven't hafted anyone that I know of yet.
by Baron Alejandro
Mon Jun 05, 2006 10:10 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Monday Morning Train-in! 6-5-06
Replies: 8
Views: 164

Today - weightlifting
Tomorrow - SCA fencing practice
Wed - strip fencing practice
Thurs - gonna try rugby for the first time.
Fri - day off
Sat - Coastal fighter practice
by Baron Alejandro
Mon Jun 05, 2006 7:35 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Robyn fighting pics
Replies: 63
Views: 3118

Looks like someone's about to get jacked in the jibblies in this shot. :lol: :lol: "Well, I got nothin' else to aim for, hope you boys are wearin' your cups" . :shock: :lol: :shock: :lol:

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by Baron Alejandro
Mon Jun 05, 2006 7:32 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Images of adargas
Replies: 12
Views: 677

I've seen the stuff on wiki, and that other site. Basically, you have the gist of it - it's a particular type of spanish shield. They got it from the Muslims, who brought it over from Africa.
by Baron Alejandro
Sun Jun 04, 2006 11:22 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Images of adargas
Replies: 12
Views: 677

Images of adargas

Hey! Looking for images of a adargas, the later period the better, but really, any pic will do. Starting to do some research. :D
by Baron Alejandro
Sun Jun 04, 2006 5:46 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Sapphire Joust Photos
Replies: 37
Views: 1163

Yes, we get to wear armor like that for cut & thrust, a subset of rapier.. :twisted:
by Baron Alejandro
Sat Jun 03, 2006 9:50 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: my first couter
Replies: 18
Views: 384

:shock:
by Baron Alejandro
Fri Jun 02, 2006 3:53 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Show Us Your Shield
Replies: 272
Views: 17156

Sweet, Kevin. Redoing your rig?
by Baron Alejandro
Thu Jun 01, 2006 4:54 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: T-Shirts coming soon.
Replies: 110
Views: 3164

:twisted: Yes, Bryce, yes you do. :twisted: :twisted:
by Baron Alejandro
Wed May 31, 2006 3:03 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: T-Shirts coming soon.
Replies: 110
Views: 3164

You need to use the one about kidney protection and virtue.

P.S. - Also, "WWVD - GIVE 'EM THE GREEN BOOT!" :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
by Baron Alejandro
Wed May 31, 2006 2:43 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Fighting Injured - somewhat of a rant
Replies: 44
Views: 1223

I had one stint as a Royal Champion; to Countess Caia when she sat the Atlantian Throne. 2 months into my term, I was running across the field at Estrella (which at the time was a FURROWED FARM FIELD ) when I went down and ripped my ankle to shreds. I was 'benched' for the rest of the reign, and eve...

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