I hadn't read that, interesting. Any examples in manuals, writing, or museum pieces, etc? I've found from handling/bouting and written examples that a crossguard with blunt ends (quillions) are just … (View Post)

Richard Marsden is a friend of many friends and acquaintances of mine. He does solid research (and is an excellent saberist (the Calvary style of sword). Also I will second, the Oakeshott is *the* st… (View Post)

Those parties are all RP. My choices are limited to the culture in the first party (Skald the only way to go), and the pre-existing background of the characters for the second. I'll use a Druid in th… (View Post)

this is the other, all are good of some sort. gender is that of these pre-existing characters (in fiction). male: -cleric/mage, half human/elf (representing his ties to both humans and elves, though … (View Post)

I have two parties lined up for a HoF run: This one is from a specific culture in our history, but which also has a Forgotten Realms version. They are neutral of some sort. All are human and gender p… (View Post)