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Lucian Ro

Is there someone I can bounce ideas off of in an attempt to finish my kit? I'd rather do it via PM than bother everyone here.

Lucian Ro

Yep, it is as it says; I'm looking to buy a pair of poleyns (knees and elbow) with rondels and besegews for SCA heavy combat.
I'd prefer stainless (dull), as Florida's humidity is terrible to mild steel.

Thanks!

Lucian Ro

Perfect, thank you all for the amazing amounts of information provided.

Lucian Ro

Thanks for all the responses, folks.

Anyone ever tried any of the medieval recipes or added ingredients to their own modern brewed (or storebought) wines for reenactments/events?

Lucian Ro

I've heard that wine in the Middle Ages throughout central Europe was mixed with water. Okay, understandable from a health standpoint. But do we know what parts the mixture was? Do we know what type of wine was prominant in that timeframe? I realize this is a broad-based question but my weak search-...

Lucian Ro

Anyone got a sallet with bevor they're looking to part with? Preferably mild and should fit a 23 1/4 head? Either that or anyone want to make one? Trying not to break the bank -- $400 would be nice.

Thanks.

Lucian Ro

PM sent.

Lucian Ro

Milesent wrote:Eldesar Metal Works, a lot of fighters out my way have Syr Theo's lamellar and swear by them:

http://www.mefario.com/eldesar/lamellar_indplates.htm

I love them.

The plates, I mean, not Milesent's fighters. No offense.

Lucian Ro

"How does one get involved?" Get the kit "Are you picked mainly due to kit aesthetics?" Yes and no, you have to have the kit but originally Rhys had other stipulations. 1 kingdom fighting award and or a Squire at minimum. "Do you have to be of certain rank?" I'm just a...

Lucian Ro

"Are you picked mainly due to kit aesthetics?" Yes and no, you have to have the kit but originally Rhys had other stipulations. 1 kingdom fighting award and or a Squire at minimum. Ugh, I have neither, although I have a fair amount of this kit already assembled. I love doing my Romano-Bri...

Lucian Ro

The more I read these accounts the more I'm amazed at how much you encountered and accomplished! I must join in on this at Gulf Wars, if possible. How does one get involved? Are you picked mainly due to kit aesthetics? Do you have to be of certain rank? Do I have to buy everyone beer? Really, tell m...

Lucian Ro

As you mentioned in a prior post, Sir Knight, you had much much on your mind during this War.
I think we can find it in our hearts to forgive a moment of forgetfulness.

Wait.

What were we talking about again ... ?

Lucian Ro

Ran up fullspeed, TACKLED her, BLINDSIDING her, got up and ran off. This sort of thing just burns my ass. I'm of average height but weigh in at 140 dripping wet and I can almost guarantee if I'd been hit the same way, I'd of gone down just like her, even with the couple of years fighting I have und...

Lucian Ro

robstout wrote:The interview is also at the Pennsic Independent, in printed form:

http://www.pennsicindependent.com/Interview

Ahhhh, thank you Rob.

Lucian Ro

MariaAgrissa wrote:From the Pennsic Independent Webpage:

http://pipodcast.libsyn.com/

It's #4 - "Peace at the war - Eastern King"

For those of us that cannot access the site, can you do a brief rundown on what's being said?

Lucian Ro

Ulf Arnfinnson wrote:In Ansteorra the Centurions do wear a cape with the orders badge on it. It is how we are identified on the field.

Insane Irish wrote:Personally I have fought in a Byzantine cloak before (smaller trapazoid shaped).

Irish/Ulf, do you folks have any pics of these?

Lucian Ro

Allow me to clarify a bit; I'm not talking about a ankle-length cape but I have seen certain folks with shorter versions and I was wondering how it affected their ability to fight.

Lucian Ro

Now, I'm not talking about it ala rapier and using it off-hand, mind you, but wearing one while you fight heavy. Does it impede amnything? Make it harder to call blows? If you wear one, why so? Aesthetics? Clue me in, as I've been thinking about adding one to my kit.

Lucian Ro

The last one I was at was XXX. Right there with you all, especially you Ingelri, as XXX was the last (and my first) Pennsic I made it to. Now Gulf Wars, well I make that every year but Pennsic is something special. And I had the time off all set with work, just didn't have the finances. Ugh.

Lucian Ro

Hmm, probably not the best time to ask this, especially with Pennsic going on. Duh on my part.

Lucian Ro

Looking for something to start doing light weapon fighting with. It doesn't have to be pretty or ornate, just functional, as finances are somewhat limited. Thanks! Edit to add - I'd be interested in equipment too. Show me whatcha have. Also I might be willing to trade a stainless WMA lamellar vest t...

Lucian Ro

Odo wrote:How about that for picking a fight?

Well, damn, Your Grace, THAT'S a fight and then some!

Lucian Ro

Gregoire de Lyon wrote:http://www.eldesar.com/

This is my third set of lamellar and I love it. Light, great size and the aluminum is dulled a bit; I don't like shiney, so this makes me happy, lol.

Lucian Ro

Heya Thorvaldr, do you have a hi-rez version of the second Kallmuenz castle pic, the one with all the mist?

Freiman, I must visit you one day as Europe is definitely in my future plans ...

Lucian Ro

Am I the only one that is reminded of Weird Science while looking at Peder's picture?
I realize his kit is all authentic and such, but I can't help it.

Maybe it's just me.

Edited to add -- Great pictures, MJ. I'm jealous. One of the few things I have yet to do is ride a horse armored.

Lucian Ro

You're the man, Ursus. Thanks for capturing the War for us.

Lucian Ro

I think the Tampa practice is only an hour or so from there. Maybe less. Sir Rolan's a pretty good teacher, and he'll have some guys that aren't such hot sticks that he can fight with and not feel outclassed. Once in a while, Duke Gunnar or another knight will show up. That being said, I highly rec...

Lucian Ro

Thanks for all the info, folks.

Dan, what measurements due you take for the greaves and can you explain/show how the cop is attached?

Lucian Ro

I'm looking to make leather leg graves, possibly shovel-style type but I'm not sure yet.
I was thinking 10-12oz veg tan. I'm thinking that's still relatively tool-able?

Anyone have experience with making them?
Any patterns recommended?

Lucian Ro

I decided at Gulf Wars, that during my very first skirmish of the War, the first two minutes into the Ravine Battle, to get my thumb smashed while shooting spear -- the fighters sword came right down on my thumb. There was no way in hell after driving 10 hours that I wasn't going to fight so I taped...

Lucian Ro

Welcome back, Dan! Glad to hear that you and your unit arrived back in one piece -- as I'm sure you're wife is, lol.

Thanks for your service and glad to have you back.

Lucian Ro

E-mailed you, Your Grace. Thanks.

Lucian Ro

Never got the gentles name, ran into him as we were lining up for the first Field Battle. Bigger guy. Wears a Zweihammer Valsgarde helm with stainless and brasswork, of which we were discussing inparticular. He wore lamellar with alternating steel and brass. "REGNUM ATLANTIA" was on his tu...

Lucian Ro

No pressure, Ursus, no pressure at all.

You done yet?

Lucian Ro

Adriano wrote:Ah -- yeah, that looks good. Good fighting with you Calontiri guys (until the last run of the Open Field Battle, when y'all changed sides so we could hit you).

Oh yes and we of Trimaris appreciated the side-change; it helped us win one!

WTB - poleyns (knees/elbow) w/ rondels and besegews

Wine in the Middle Ages

WTB - Sallet with bevor - SCA heavy

Re: Interview with King Konrad re: Peace

(SCA heavy) Fighting with a cape?

WTB/WTT - SCA foil/rapier/epee & equipment

Leather (possiby shovel-style) leg greaves?

Gauntlet info/opinions, please?

Looking for a specific Atlantian ...