The Armour Archive

Gunthar

Also, what is a centurion in ansteorra?

A grant level Polling Order for armored combat. They are the ones wearing the red cloaks with the golden eagle.

Gunthar

Fiacha the Blue lives in Ansteorra now?

And doing very well. I awarded him with a Sable Falcon just a few weeks ago for his courage at BAM.

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And I believe Duke Ulstead and Ld. Lochlann Dunn will also be entering.

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Here are the combatants who have pre-registered for Crown this weekend. There will probably be another 10 or so who register at the last minute or just show up at the list. Duke Kein MacEwan for Ly. Bronwen Fraser Duke Ulstead the Unsteady for Duchess Ebigardis von Zell Duke Miguel De Oporto for Duc...

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I think I've seen an ABS plastic shield basket that I'd like. Nice and lightweight. Currently I use a leather cover but it is getting a bit old and soft.

The bargrill baskethilts just seem bloody heavy.

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I finally broke down and ordered a new, smaller shield from Windrose Armory. I did enjoy the rather confused look on the delivery driver's face when she handed it to me. I'm going from a 2'x3' heater to 24"x30" so there are 6 less inches than I'm used to. I'm probably going to get my butt ...

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I just ordered a pair of brown, size 11. But I'm going to fax an outline of my foot tomorrow just to make sure.

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I'd be interested in finding a place where I can get a nice Corrazina. Ever since the deal with House of the Wolf fell through I've been trying to find someone to get a set.

That's a gorgeous picture and exactly what I'd want my armor to look like.

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There are practices in the area pretty much all through the week. Dallas and Ft. Worth both have practices on Sunday and I have a small practice on Tuesday nights. There is a very good practice in Bedford on Wednesday night.

You would be welcome to come by any of these.

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Duke Lloyd von Eaker would fight with a point-down heater. It was a decent defensive style but it also made a formidable weapon. Unfortunately, it would be totally illegal in most SCA combat.

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Definately practice infighting. Something to remember about fighting in close is how to generate sufficient power. Work on a pell and move slowly. Make sure you twist your hips and lift the heels of your feet when you swing. Don't rely on arm strength to get the power, it has to come from the hips a...

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Some people make an A frame. I've seen that called "High Style" or "Iron Chicken". Some hold the sword behind their back and their shield pushed out in front at an angle. Oftimes called "Oldcastle" but it is fairly common when checking out much older SCA style combat. ...

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I admit that I've gotten pretty leery of online armorers unless they are really established like Icefalcon or Windrose. I think that as long as communication is maintained we are a pretty forgiving lot. If life happens and we are told of delays we can usually understand and wait. We also know that a...

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We are trying to find a nice collapsable clothes rack for our heavy garb.

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We arrived on Friday night to hear the GA folk had already been there for a while and engaged in some pickup fights. I guess they were eager. Friday night was freakin' COLD! But Saturday warmed up to pretty much perfect fighting weather. Cool, but not cold. We could have fought all day. And did. Bot...

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MY perfect fighting event WOULD NOT have rapier and armored scheduled AT THE SAME TIME. So I could go do both. We worked hard so that Gulf Wars would allow people to fight in both the armored and rapier scenarios. Armored War Point battles will be fought in the morning, one point per day. The Rapie...

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Apology accepted.

We do understand how some hijinks can get carried away or that something may not be seen as insulting when you are just teasing.

We also understand that no true insult or slur was intended in what felt to be at the time just innocent fun.

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Oh my. I DO hope you fine gentleman return the banner in the proper vein. Why, I'm sure we will have a wonderful time showing our appreciation of the respectful manner in which you treat our War Standard.

And my dear delicate little queen would also love to engage you in conversation.

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We stepped up this past weekend. It will be open to all who wish to enter. But if a person wins they should be willing to perform the duties of King's Champion. KC isn't just a ceremonial position but is expected to attend the King and be able to attend events and hold the Sword of State. You can dr...

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We'll be there, of course. BAM is going to be a lot of fun. There will be all kinds of melee scenarios, my King's Champion list, torchlight parties, pot-luck on Friday, schtick in Court and more fighting. We're really looking forward to hosting our friends in GA and welcoming TRH Loric and Diana to ...

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I'd happily pay for a completed 40 oz or 64 oz bottle or even one of the larger cask types. Although I'm a Laurel I'm pretty incompetant with leatherwork. But might try my hand at a kit. Let me know if you are selling any completed bottles and I might try to even make one at some point in the future...

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I have to agree, and understanding about "Life Happening" and work suffering is true. I understand about having problems with capital. But I paid $250 last July for a product that is late, and then later and now I can't even get a reply from anyone. This is the reason I only purchase armor...

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I hear they are great guys and their stuff looks great. But I'm going to have to say they have disappointed me. I ordered a Corazon from them back in July and expected to wait a bit. They phoned me and told me order would be delayed a little after Pennsic. No problem. After a wait I emailed them and...

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Depending on how "insane" your price is, I'll take them. I always need really good largess and this sounds perfect.

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Prince Ansteorra

Gunthar

Those look groovy as all get-out.

I may be interested after we step down. Cash is going to be a bit tight for the next 7 months or so. But I'm a period cook so I'd definately be interested.

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Will you be able to attend Coronation, Queen's or any local events? I'd like to talk to you about a couple of projects you may be interested in.

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Prince Ansteorra

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First off I notice that the best option to winning Midrealm Crown is to remove vowels from your name. I really want to congratulate His Higness on a well-fought tournament and express my delight in his victory. I have sat in many a war counsel with Theo and always found him to be a perfect gentleman...

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I'd like to say that he did a wonderful job, delivered when he said they would be and we have already gotten a lot of nice compliments on them.

The Glastonbury chairs are well worth the money.

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Ah. You are most correct. I didn't pay attention.

Well, I do hope they start on the back orders and I finally see my armor.

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Cool. I hope things have gotten better.

Will we be seeing some of the backordered stuff anytime soon?

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What is the price on both the basket hilts and the half gaunt? I'd be seriously interested in both.

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Prince Ansteorra

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I'm not sure whether or not I'll be there. Most likely though.

And I can't guarantee no rain. Considering I'm still blamed for Gulf Wash.

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Prince Ansteorra

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Guys, he's a troll. And the people commenting to him and challenging him or trying to reason with him are all just feeding his ego. He's sitting at his computer laughing like crazy and coming up with more outrageous things to say because he will never meet any of them in person. Trolls live to get p...

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I thought I'd get my order before Pennsic but got a call saying he'd hurt his back and was delayed. Then, after Pennsic I again wrote about it and around the 20th got a reply that they were about to start production again. I haven't heard anything since. So, I'm hoping I'll get my armor in a couple ...

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PS. I still want my second place cheesecake!!! Y'all still doing that? It's funny but all the times I placed second in Crown I think I only got 3 cheesecakes. But the tradition rocks. Please keep the tradition going. Shoot, I'll send you one if needed. I guess I should check with Sir Rhodri and see...

Ansteorra Crown Entrants - Updated

Windrose Armory shield

I'm going to have to give House of the Wolf a Thumbs Down