The Armour Archive

Valstarr Hawkwind

Thanks for posting!

I did a bit of Googling, and found ARMA's analysis of the ChÃ¢taigneraye/Jarnac duel, and just finished reaidng it.

I plan to come back to more of the material later on.

Val

Valstarr Hawkwind

Specifically, according to the book, it was the last judicial duel allowed and in fact decreed by the French Parliament. There were later requests, but that was the last one sanctioned. He mentions a duel in Ireland as late as about 200 years later approved of by the English Queen. And states the la...

Valstarr Hawkwind

The squeaky wheel may get the grease, but the rusty rivet gets the bad press! With some risk of over-simplification, I think there are four general types of armouring operations, with, as you will clearly see, some transition between the levels for some armourers. 1) Everything going smooth; orders ...

Valstarr Hawkwind

Incredibly sweet, Sir Vitus.

Val

Valstarr Hawkwind

You know how curious the media is;

How about the Lord who fought him in the finals? Did he have a breakthrough day, or had a lot of folks seen him headed for it?

Val

Valstarr Hawkwind

Congratulations!

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Valstarr Hawkwind

Ansteorra's 24th reign:

Jan 26, 1991 Rowan Beatrice von Kampfer and Hector Philip Martel
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Valstarr Hawkwind

Duke Gavin, and others, I probably should have stayed out of the topic entirely, as I'm one of those posting who have never fought in Crown. What I meant is that each fighter's circumstances may be different, one from another. While the oath would be the same in each kingdom for fighters entering Cr...

Valstarr Hawkwind

I can't see how one fighter can gauge the importance, intention and influence of the oath, except for oneself. What it means to another fighter shouldn't be judged, IMO.

Val

Valstarr Hawkwind

Unfair!

I haven't bought anything online in quite a while..now I may have to change that!

Val

Valstarr Hawkwind

Congratulations, and Yay!!! that a big man wins Crown!

Val

Valstarr Hawkwind

With nothing but good wishes for the other participants..

Go Marvin/Martin!!!

Val

Valstarr Hawkwind

As an aside, our now-defunct SCA group got pretty decent media coverage

The seneschal, regional hospitaller, and knights' marshal all worked in radio and/or print.

Val

Valstarr Hawkwind

Some good stuff already posted, like Aaron and Fulton's especially. For print, the flyer is a great idea, even if it isn't pic-heavy.. gives the reporter fall-back and fill material, if they need/wamt it. Also, give them a cell number 'in case you think of anything you'd like to check later," t...

Valstarr Hawkwind

I hadn't ordered any rattan in 6-8 years (a joke for those who know me, why should I, as I never actually make it to events!) but was wanting some more and called Frank's..and the shipping was so that it made me decide against it. I don't think you can go wrong with HG Icefalcon..9-10 years ago, whe...

Valstarr Hawkwind

I hope JP or Morgan will read this and post. I haven't been an active fighter in a long time, but I understand there's a lot of Ansteorrans using warhammers now, modeled after one designed in JP's neck of the woods.

Val

Valstarr Hawkwind

Marcus,

I was thinking a bit on the same lines, as in taking and using bows..use the boar-spear to finish off the boars. I had not thought of a crossbow, though that would certainly be period.

Val

Valstarr Hawkwind

That might be killing a boar with spears, but it doesn't seem like much of a boar HUNT. I would think, even in prime feral hog areas, a real hunt is going to be pretty low in chances of getting a kill in one outing..even baiting a spot, going out early and late each day, you'd need to plan something...

Valstarr Hawkwind

I've just read the state's regs for feral hog hunting..btw, I write a weekly outdoors column..and see no direct prohibition against primitive weapons for feral hogs. The area where I've rented cabins for the retreat I mentioned above is in an area the state's Wildlife Dept indicates is an area of th...

Valstarr Hawkwind

It's been a few/several years ago, but there was a thread with considerable discussion here on the AA about it. As I recall, some of the questions included whether we would be willing to put down dogs, and other stuff. It's an intriguing idea, though, and it's a discussion I still remember, better t...

Valstarr Hawkwind

A little humor? If I were a merc, and you compared what it would take to keep me in soft drinks, bacon, and cookies for a week, the Lochaber might cost less gold from one's purse! Val And the main point: That people spend way too freakin much real-world money on "buying" support. Beer, coo...

Valstarr Hawkwind

I know it seems unlikely it would ever be feasible for Pennsic, as so many back east (from an Okie perspective) seem to put so much of their SCA year's focus on the event, but I have an idea that might work elsewhere. It seems ot grow even as I write: The Comrade War. You and one comrade-in-arms..ev...

Valstarr Hawkwind

Greetings!

What does the term mean? I saw it on the website for the GA Mid-Summer Knight's Dream event 10 days hence.

Val

Valstarr Hawkwind

Congratulations!

Val

Valstarr Hawkwind

Is the maille still for sale? What would shipping be to 74565, or 74501?

Val

Valstarr Hawkwind

How about combat archery stuff in trade? I have 35 fiberglass shafts already mounted with the OLD Baldar style blunts...any interest?

Val

Valstarr Hawkwind

Valstarr Hawkwind

Looks like the armorer has left open the possibility of a mistake on his par, offered and even expressed a preference for the dissatisfied customer a full refund, including shipping costs.

This problem should be gone.

Val

Valstarr Hawkwind

Itz knott thar spekun, s'thehr spellun thaz aftuh.

Val

Valstarr Hawkwind

Thanks!

Val

Valstarr Hawkwind

I just found out! However, how do I get in the front of the line, and knock off (err, discourage,) any other applicants? Val However, now that folls see the Lovely Lady Anjoulene is planning to attend, your attendance should shoot up! Val You are too kind. BTW, how did you know I was taking applicat...

Valstarr Hawkwind

I was looking for a place to fight that weekend..West?An Tir war sounds great, but what the airlines want for a plane ticket there is more than a lot of oveseeas flights. I saw the Outlands war, and it would be cool..but it's 900 miles each way from me.. a couple hundred more (miles and gas dollars)...

Valstarr Hawkwind

Welcome, Lady Ashley!

Val

Valstarr Hawkwind

Meaning you are headed to a career in politics, and many posts in the PC forum!

Val

Valstarr Hawkwind

With the exception of one post, I think everyone in here means well, and several of us are huge and some of us have been more huge. If you are a friend of someone, give whatever advice you feel you need to give..but it is each person's choice in this game. If it comes to trying to make someone get a...

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