SCA great sword length question. midrealm

Conrad the Mad · Post by **Conrad the Mad** » Fri Oct 22, 2004 2:22 pm

Ok I want to make a great sword. according to the handbook society says it can be up to 7 1/2 feet.
Midrealm guidlines say 3-6 feet.
I thought we went to society rules about a year back or so.
So which is it?? 7/12 feet or 6 feet??

thanks ya'll

Baron Eirik · Post by **Baron Eirik** » Fri Oct 22, 2004 3:03 pm

Palymar okayed my 7.5 footer a couple years ago. Go for it.

Garth · Post by **Garth** » Fri Oct 22, 2004 3:11 pm

The SCA handbook says 7 1/2' max length. The Midrealm says 6' max length. As I understand it, a Kingdom can put more (or more restrictive) rules on armour and weaponry that the SCA has, but not take any away (or make them less restictive/protective).

Therefore, I would say you're safest with a 6' max length great sword. But you can always write Palymar to make certain.

Garth