Search

Search found 1860 matches

Go to advanced search

by Donal Mac Ruiseart
Fri Oct 30, 2009 3:56 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: CHURBURG! IT IS CHURBURG!
Replies: 43
Views: 1007

Destichado wrote:I was thinking there was a demon with a similar name...

Ah, there it is.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chernobog


Any relation to Chernobyl?
by Donal Mac Ruiseart
Fri Oct 30, 2009 1:32 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: a new shield I made recently
Replies: 23
Views: 1085

BVM is shorthand for the Blessed Virgin Mary. I had not known her by that title "Imperitrix" before, only "Regina." As for Carmina Burana , it's a set of songs - two sets, actually, from an early 13th-century German manuscript (found in 1803) from the Benedictine abbey of Benedik...
by Donal Mac Ruiseart
Fri Oct 30, 2009 12:06 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: a new shield I made recently
Replies: 23
Views: 1085

owen matthew wrote:It says "Ave Imperatrix."


What Empress are you saluting? The image looks like a conventional BVM, but she's usually thought of as Regina Coeli.

Is it Fortuna Immperatrix Mundi, such as is serenaded in "Carmina Burana"?
by Donal Mac Ruiseart
Thu Oct 29, 2009 3:06 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: why did the knight die out around the same time as the dodo?
Replies: 16
Views: 570

.


Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh


.
by Donal Mac Ruiseart
Wed Oct 28, 2009 8:21 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: tool dip on weapons... especially on Big Clubby Things
Replies: 33
Views: 1240

Dilan wrote:How does it look after 3 days of Pennsic fighting?


Whaddya think? How does ANY weapon look after 3 days of Pennsic fighting?

Assuming, of course, that you actually hit anyone with it . . .
by Donal Mac Ruiseart
Tue Oct 27, 2009 3:46 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: why did the knight die out around the same time as the dodo?
Replies: 16
Views: 570

My opinions: ⋅ It's not only guns, though they played a part. A bullet-proof breastplate was manageable, but an entire suit of proof? I don't think anyone could wear it for very long. ⋅ Another aspect was a shift away from feudal levies that could only be expected to fight for a ...
by Donal Mac Ruiseart
Tue Oct 27, 2009 7:54 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Ok Guys, lets talk "armor". (I.E: Cups)(SCA)
Replies: 47
Views: 1507

JohannM wrote:hmmm...hows that (totally absent) kidney protection workin' out for him?


I think the Tuchux have somwhat less stringent armour standards than the SCA . . .
by Donal Mac Ruiseart
Mon Oct 26, 2009 7:54 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Leaf blade sword for a mutant celt
Replies: 59
Views: 2468

MJBlazek wrote:We've started using the saying "Stop Angering the Johno"


Is that possible?
by Donal Mac Ruiseart
Fri Oct 23, 2009 7:30 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: brown rattan
Replies: 7
Views: 458

That looks just like some rattan that I experimentally stained with wood stain. I'm pretty sure it's stained. The surface has that look to it as well. It makes axe and mace hafts look more like wood and less like . . . well, rattan! Baron Alejandro has - or had - a war-hammer whose haft he not only ...
by Donal Mac Ruiseart
Fri Oct 23, 2009 7:26 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Isabella's sword and dagger set by the Atzingers
Replies: 39
Views: 970

I'll be in my bunk.
by Donal Mac Ruiseart
Fri Oct 23, 2009 7:22 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Next Caid Crown - no single-handed thrusting tips
Replies: 51
Views: 1203

I recall Absurd Weapons Tourneys where the idea was to make the most . . .absurd weapon. I remember a two-handed dagger, a two-handed sword . . . with a hilt on each end . . . and a draw-knife, which was even more limiting than the two-handed sword. And there were Peasant Revolts where the peasants'...
by Donal Mac Ruiseart
Thu Oct 22, 2009 12:55 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Next Caid Crown - no single-handed thrusting tips
Replies: 51
Views: 1203

That would exclude not only broadswords but short spears or great swords used "Christian Madu" style . . . and daggers. Of course, I doubt that any of the above are likely used in many Crown Tourneys. In fact, I rarely see anything other than sword & shield used in Crowns, unless there...
by Donal Mac Ruiseart
Thu Oct 22, 2009 11:32 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Counted Blows - Have I got this right?
Replies: 21
Views: 657

<~~can't believe that pic is blocked. The block notice said "games."
by Donal Mac Ruiseart
Thu Oct 22, 2009 11:27 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: a few questions on building a guillotine.
Replies: 14
Views: 287

losthelm wrote:. . . and another [blade] for display out of plastic and some quality paint.


Silver and red? :twisted:



__________________________
by Donal Mac Ruiseart
Thu Oct 22, 2009 7:41 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Armoured bike
Replies: 9
Views: 642

I had a brief thought about using whalebone for springs . . .
by Donal Mac Ruiseart
Wed Oct 21, 2009 10:14 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: SCA vs. RCMP
Replies: 19
Views: 850

Sigurd wrote:
I'll just step up to the plate and say, as one of the participants in the 'buffalo hunt" or "tatonka" or just riot training, it was a slice.


What d'you mean by "a slice"?
by Donal Mac Ruiseart
Tue Oct 20, 2009 9:44 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: why does everyone hate richard iii?
Replies: 26
Views: 790

Bernhart von Bruck wrote:Part of the joke about the deformity is that More talks about the fact that someone with deformed shoulders (one higher than the other) is known to be promiscuous; St. Thomas (More) himself had one shoulder higher than the other.


(Looking at shoulders) Erm . . .
by Donal Mac Ruiseart
Tue Oct 20, 2009 12:27 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How often do you fight?
Replies: 45
Views: 903

Regular practices are Sunday afternoons, and I host a practice at my home Tuesday evenings, so ideally twice a week.

But attendance at those Tuesday sessions is iffy. But I usually manage at least once every week.
by Donal Mac Ruiseart
Tue Oct 20, 2009 12:21 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How far do you travel to practice?
Replies: 47
Views: 602

On Sunday afternoon, about 12-1/2 miles, about 20 minutes. Unless we go to the one in Tir-y-Don which is farther from our home but about 10 miles/15 minutes from our church, which is over on that side. Tuesday evening fighting practices are literally in my back yard. Unless I go up to Caer Mear for ...
by Donal Mac Ruiseart
Tue Oct 20, 2009 11:57 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Armoured bike
Replies: 9
Views: 642

.

<center>:roll:</center>


________________________________________
by Donal Mac Ruiseart
Tue Oct 20, 2009 11:52 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: why does everyone hate richard iii?
Replies: 26
Views: 790

@Karen, without looking it up, I think that last scene is Elizabeth's baptism, where Cranmer absolutely sings the praises of what a wonderful Queen the little babe will become. I've seen it suggested that Richard's supposed deformity was based on his slightly assymetrical musculature that resulted f...
by Donal Mac Ruiseart
Mon Oct 19, 2009 12:51 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: A lot to lose.
Replies: 21
Views: 1077

Money won't buy happiness but it makes misery a lot easier to deal with.
by Donal Mac Ruiseart
Fri Oct 16, 2009 3:53 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: (cards) King, Queen... Jack?
Replies: 8
Views: 425

I don't know Russian as such, but I've read that a lot of Russian terms were borrowed from French. the "Jack" in the Russian decks might be a valet as well.

Interesting (to me anyway) that the Kings of hearts, spades, and clubs look like czars, but the king of diamonds looks Turkish.
by Donal Mac Ruiseart
Fri Oct 16, 2009 10:08 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Circa 1474 Bronze-barreled arquebus by John Buck
Replies: 27
Views: 656

The button is the trigger. Now that's a new one to me. I've seen examples of matchlocks where the serpentine was simply pivoted, but I've never seen a button type trigger like that, operated by the left hand, I take it . . . fascinating. I wondered why the photos didn't seem to show a trigger where...
by Donal Mac Ruiseart
Fri Oct 16, 2009 10:01 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Need a short Latin word to go on a needle case
Replies: 24
Views: 344

In mottoes, the EST is often omitted, this would shorten the "needle is my weapon" phrase to ACUS ARMA MEA.

Given the propensity for abbreviation, would it be appropriate to elide the ARMA and MEA into ARMEA?

If so you'd pare it down to ACUS ARMEA.
by Donal Mac Ruiseart
Fri Oct 16, 2009 9:50 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: (cards) King, Queen... Jack?
Replies: 8
Views: 425

In perusing some of the referenced articles I noticed that the letter on the card corresponding to the Jack on the French decks is V. Would that stand for "Valet?" Seems logical but not all that easy to confirm. EDIT: Easier to confirm than I thought. I clicked the link on the Wikipedia pa...
by Donal Mac Ruiseart
Fri Oct 16, 2009 9:33 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Back from France
Replies: 11
Views: 252

Notre-Dame probably looks a sight better than it did when I saw it in 1967. They hadn't started to clean it up yet, and the interior was dark, gloomy, and . . . Gothic. And at the time I'd never heard of the Saint-Chapelle. If I ever get back to Paris that will be high on my must-see list.
by Donal Mac Ruiseart
Thu Oct 15, 2009 2:16 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Ebonwoulfe Armory is now live **SPEARS ARE IN**
Replies: 66
Views: 2461

dukelogan wrote: . . . you actually get your own theme music. no, seriously, like you walk on the field and there is suddenly 70's porn music softly playing in the background.


Yeah, and I'd be wondering why everyone was smirking 'cause they recognized it and I didn't . . .
by Donal Mac Ruiseart
Thu Oct 15, 2009 9:22 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Circa 1474 Bronze-barreled arquebus by John Buck
Replies: 27
Views: 656

What is the function of the button? Is it a safety?
by Donal Mac Ruiseart
Thu Oct 15, 2009 9:13 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Royal Anglo-Saxon burial site includes sword
Replies: 6
Views: 394

The few pieces shown are magnificent! I hope they show more of it.

And I'd love to see the sword.
by Donal Mac Ruiseart
Thu Oct 15, 2009 5:59 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Need a short Latin word to go on a needle case
Replies: 24
Views: 344

MariaAgrissa wrote:What's the Latin word for "MINE"?


MEUS or MEI

How about ECCE ACI MEI*






*Behold my needles
by Donal Mac Ruiseart
Tue Oct 13, 2009 4:19 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: The Mary Rose hoard
Replies: 13
Views: 481

You know, Giano, as one who once followed the sea, I should have thought more along those lines. Even in modern times, at sea you don't have to be at war to be at risk. I can tell you a couple of stories about that.

So, point taken.
by Donal Mac Ruiseart
Tue Oct 13, 2009 4:14 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Need a short Latin word to go on a needle case
Replies: 24
Views: 344

.


<center>IBI SUNT ACI*</center>

May be too long, but I devised a motto for my Lady Wife based on a long-standing position of hers:

<center>ACUS EST ARMA MEA**</center>


*Here are needles.
**My weapon is the needle.
by Donal Mac Ruiseart
Tue Oct 13, 2009 4:08 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Is anywhere else in the SCA as weird as the West Kingdom?
Replies: 109
Views: 4109

Re: Is anywhere else in the SCA as weird as the West Kingdom

Guenievre wrote:Hrm, medieval shoes (of the commonly available varieties, ie Revival, etc) aren't particularly "substantial" by that definition either.


That's why, if I can find them with the right fit, I might fight in period-style shoes in tournaments, but no way in melées or battles.
by Donal Mac Ruiseart
Tue Oct 13, 2009 8:57 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Is anywhere else in the SCA as weird as the West Kingdom?
Replies: 109
Views: 4109

Re: Is anywhere else in the SCA as weird as the West Kingdom

5. prohibiting modern tennis shoes or cleats on the field 6. prohibiting hockey gloves as gauntlets In Atlantia, the soles of your shoes are at your discretion but aany glaringly modern footgear must be disguised. Actually, tennis shoes would be disallowd both for appearance and fragility. "Te...

Go to advanced search