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by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Mon Jun 14, 2010 8:02 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: I wanna play with these guys
Replies: 115
Views: 3867

Here is the email I received. :lol: :lol:

[quote]Dear colleagues-reenactors!

We are glad to inform you that on the basis of the project “Battle of the Nationsâ€
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Mon Jun 14, 2010 6:55 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: I wanna play with these guys
Replies: 115
Views: 3867

I wanna play with these guys

For those of you who think it is possible to throw excessive blows in the SCA....... I could/would wanna try this. You only need a team of 8 or more to join in.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLCLljsihzk&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBdCDg41o0Q
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Fri Jun 11, 2010 9:47 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Waaaay too much time on my hands.
Replies: 37
Views: 1838

no gorget

8)

regards
Thorvaldr
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Fri Jun 11, 2010 4:21 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: List Fields and Barriers
Replies: 7
Views: 306

Thanks Bastior,

I could remember Terafon but not the web address. That is one I wanted to send.

Thorvaldr
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Fri Jun 11, 2010 3:34 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Another Knotwolf creation!
Replies: 35
Views: 1432

We should get together and be brothers in arms!! 8) 8)


regards
Thorvaldr
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Fri Jun 11, 2010 1:35 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: List Fields and Barriers
Replies: 7
Views: 306

List Fields and Barriers

Anyone got any good plans for them? A friend in Iceland wants to build one but has no idea how....

regards
Thorvaldr
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Mon Jun 07, 2010 3:04 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Tuchux Charity Tournament '10 Question
Replies: 20
Views: 869

Please do, this is on my list of "must do's" this Pennsic.

regards
Thorvaldr
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Fri Jun 04, 2010 5:38 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Hall of Shame: Funniest Combat Pics
Replies: 39
Views: 3625

http://members.armourarchive.org/robertdc/Fightingonsnow.jpg wtf happened there? *puzzled* Actually that was a single sword tourney in February 2006. The fighter already on his back is Count Cadogan and the one in the air is Pan Vitus Polonius (now Sir). If I recall it was a double kill and both sl...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Thu Jun 03, 2010 7:06 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Matters of Honor
Replies: 203
Views: 5812

It is cheesy but.....

HONOUR IS THE GIFT A MAN GIVES HIMSELF.
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Thu Jun 03, 2010 6:54 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Yet another castle for sale!
Replies: 6
Views: 543

HOLY SHIT I used to own one of those when I was a kid.
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Thu Jun 03, 2010 6:35 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: WARRIORS OF HISTORY FOR PENNSIC 39
Replies: 97
Views: 4303

Vladimir wrote:You could always start one in Drachewald.



Well we kinda sorta already have..... ummmm Hastings. :wink:

kinda hard to compete with that and really wouldn't want to.

regards
Thorvaldr
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Thu Jun 03, 2010 2:48 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic Chainmail Battle - Battle of Hastings
Replies: 130
Views: 4295

I am afraid my mail kit is just too early to do a 1066......

:sad:
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Thu Jun 03, 2010 2:30 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Hall of Shame: Funniest Combat Pics
Replies: 39
Views: 3625

Besides that was in my mispent youth as a simple Eorl! ;-) last summer.....



not as the king. Who knows what embarrassing things I will do as a duke. ;-)

regards
Thorvaldr
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Thu Jun 03, 2010 2:13 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Hall of Shame: Funniest Combat Pics
Replies: 39
Views: 3625

Kilkenny wrote:Someone has to go here...




Is that the King of Drachenwald photographed choking his chicken ? :oops:


I am soooooo going to have to get you for that one. :cry:

Thorvaldr
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Thu Jun 03, 2010 8:52 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: WARRIORS OF HISTORY FOR PENNSIC 39
Replies: 97
Views: 4303

part of me really wants to participate in this but my best "historically accurate kit" is not what I want to fight the majority of the war in and I find it hard to justify to myself bringing 2 complete different kits to pennsic. I am going to bring my stainless steel kit (lammelar and helm...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Thu Jun 03, 2010 8:41 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Hall of Shame: Funniest Combat Pics
Replies: 39
Views: 3625

Ok I will play....

improvised weapons at an SCA barroom brawl....

[img]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3482/3750525116_d1c6219723_b.jpg[/img]
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Thu Jun 03, 2010 5:10 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: WARRIORS OF HISTORY FOR PENNSIC 39
Replies: 97
Views: 4303

kenrickb wrote:Greetings All,

The tourney has been confirmed for Sunday August 8th at 10 AM.

Kenric


How is this possible when that is exactly the same time as Opening Ceremonies?

regards
ThorvaldR
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Thu Jun 03, 2010 3:21 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: (poll) A Telling Blow should:
Replies: 55
Views: 1413

Hit me dammit.... don't touch me!! armour can negate the bruising, mark, bleading, weeping wound.. what have you but whatever you do....please please please.... HIT ME. this is armoured combat so just lightly tapping me isn't enough. Just because someone chooses to wear "minimum" safety ge...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Thu Jun 03, 2010 1:35 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: In memorium
Replies: 27
Views: 2068

This is my first Pennsic....

It would be an honour to cross axes with you in remembrance of your friend.

regards
ThorvaldR
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Tue May 25, 2010 12:21 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Flipping the Switch
Replies: 15
Views: 647

Ahhh the mind is a funny thing. We each have our own ways. Mine is similar to Duke Avery. tourney (important ones to me): -slowly put on my armour, make sure everything is sitting properly. -slow stretches in armour, side bends, rotate torso and arms, bend legs... all pieces are moving well -do tops...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Tue May 25, 2010 4:51 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: 30" Atzinger Viking round FS- SOLD
Replies: 16
Views: 684

damn damn damn.... missed this...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Tue May 25, 2010 4:48 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Current Atzinger update thread 6/17
Replies: 92
Views: 3735

Vitus von Atzinger wrote:Painted this on my day off. It will be for sale shortly.


pm sent
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Mon May 10, 2010 5:47 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Arrowheads
Replies: 19
Views: 542

I have some pictures of the ones on display at the Hedeby museum in Germany.

regards
ThorvaldR
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Fri May 07, 2010 3:39 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Planning a walk
Replies: 83
Views: 2256

I used to wear my armour when walking the dog for about 5-6 miles but that is here in Germany. Not nearly so hot. I did it for conditioning. I didn't find it that much harder than normal walking. So the real issue is are you ready to walk 5 miles in the desert. Have fun with it though. Sounds like a...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Thu May 06, 2010 9:33 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA - Rules of the List. Now and then.
Replies: 21
Views: 840

7. A bladed weapon may not be grasped as a means of stopping a blow. It appears that half-swording was legal back in the day. 2. There shall be no thrusting except with lance or shortsword. Oops, nevermind. mm.. how would you get halfswording being legal out of a rule that prohibited grabbing your ...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Thu May 06, 2010 2:19 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: HIT HARD TAKE LIGHT
Replies: 188
Views: 3692

Donngal wrote:It can be a hard thing to practice , usually your practice buddies take the brunt, but they do learn to keep there guard up or yell dead very very clearly, or fall down.
Donngal


Yeah, I wasn't hitting too light just before crown tourney..... :twisted: 8)

regards
ThorvaldR
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Wed May 05, 2010 9:57 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Anyone have pics of sweet lamellar kits?
Replies: 96
Views: 7425

Yes adding a mail drape which required a new grill, plus just general overhaul after 5 years of fighting in it.

regards
ThorvaldR
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Wed May 05, 2010 4:14 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Anyone have pics of sweet lamellar kits?
Replies: 96
Views: 7425

Well I don't consider mine "sweet" kits yet but I am working towards it. these are from last reign but not to many changes just a center grip oval instead of the kite..... Funny I just put that helm back together today in its new form! Donngal I am so looking forward to it! regards Thorva...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Tue May 04, 2010 2:16 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Can you document your armour (SCA)?
Replies: 64
Views: 2065

When I choose to wear the "whole" kit... yes Valsgarde inspired helm riveted maile everything else hidden. Currently using an aluminum oval shield but use a round if I am doing "serious" history demo. oh and russeted finger gauntlets since none are period and the boots are Jorvik...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Fri Apr 30, 2010 5:00 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Inspirational REALISTIC Newbie Kits
Replies: 17
Views: 1149

Ok so now we have a Landsknecht for under 400.00 granted... this has a knotwolf helm, and we need to see a complete under 400 but we are getting there... come on folks we need a 14th Century and a Early period both people who have posted have the same problem as me.. they have expensive helms... we ...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Fri Apr 30, 2010 11:33 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Inspirational REALISTIC Newbie Kits
Replies: 17
Views: 1149

that is what I am talking about, but it would be good to see the whole kit with helm and gauntlets so the new guy can see the "fighting kit" that looks like soft kit I understand the hidden armour but still it looks like just the soft kit with out the visible hard bits. thanks for answerin...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Fri Apr 30, 2010 7:46 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Inspirational REALISTIC Newbie Kits
Replies: 17
Views: 1149

Inspirational REALISTIC Newbie Kits

Ok, we have a bunch of different threads going right now but in different directions. We have the inspire a newbie thread with fantastic kits. We have the show me your cool lammelar/mail/ whatever threads. We have the inspirational LH kits thread. We have a show your latest seasonal kit thread.........
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Fri Apr 30, 2010 4:11 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Dark Horse Custom Leather: Price List
Replies: 126
Views: 28638

Absolutely the best gorget I have ever had. It is what I wear all the time now. Fit is perfect, comfort is great, it is also easy to put on and remove by myself.

Magnus, thanks for the great product.

regards
ThorvaldR
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Thu Apr 29, 2010 6:15 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Anyone have pics of sweet lamellar kits?
Replies: 96
Views: 7425

Well I don't consider mine "sweet" kits yet but I am working towards it.

these are from last reign but not to many changes just a center grip oval instead of the kite.....
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Thu Apr 29, 2010 6:02 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: AEthelmearc Crown list
Replies: 42
Views: 2236

I will find it very interesting to see where Duke Marcus goes in this......

part of me is rooting for him another part says that I would like to see him in the Drachenwald camp at Pennsic....

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