Scribe of Swords
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Rugby fanatic, lover of all things British comedy (from Ghosts & Taskmaster to Douglas Adams & Terry Pratchett), sci-fi and fantasy aficionado.
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Expected this block:
October 13, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Expected this block:
To be honest, "bit the shit outta someone" isn't an uncommon phrase after a late evening down the pub.
September 29, 2025 at 10:09 PM
To be honest, "bit the shit outta someone" isn't an uncommon phrase after a late evening down the pub.
I can’t believe I forgot Dandelion’s cravat!
September 20, 2025 at 2:17 AM
I can’t believe I forgot Dandelion’s cravat!
...but that's also a great way to lose your sword and possibly get dragged out of the saddle, if it gets stuck.
Anyway, I've been on a bit of a Sub-Roman Britain kick lately, thanks to a project I'm working on, and decided to rewatch "King Arthur" to amuse myself. And boy, was I amused.
/endrant
Anyway, I've been on a bit of a Sub-Roman Britain kick lately, thanks to a project I'm working on, and decided to rewatch "King Arthur" to amuse myself. And boy, was I amused.
/endrant
September 15, 2025 at 2:13 PM
...but that's also a great way to lose your sword and possibly get dragged out of the saddle, if it gets stuck.
Anyway, I've been on a bit of a Sub-Roman Britain kick lately, thanks to a project I'm working on, and decided to rewatch "King Arthur" to amuse myself. And boy, was I amused.
/endrant
Anyway, I've been on a bit of a Sub-Roman Britain kick lately, thanks to a project I'm working on, and decided to rewatch "King Arthur" to amuse myself. And boy, was I amused.
/endrant
The sword is a Roman spatha, which is specifically designed for cavalry. Like most cavalry swords, it's intended to be SWUNG at an opponent as you gallop past (this is why cavalry sabers are curved).
Arthur is not only using his weapon, in the EXACT SCENARIO IT WAS DESIGNED FOR, wrongly...
Arthur is not only using his weapon, in the EXACT SCENARIO IT WAS DESIGNED FOR, wrongly...
September 15, 2025 at 2:09 PM
The sword is a Roman spatha, which is specifically designed for cavalry. Like most cavalry swords, it's intended to be SWUNG at an opponent as you gallop past (this is why cavalry sabers are curved).
Arthur is not only using his weapon, in the EXACT SCENARIO IT WAS DESIGNED FOR, wrongly...
Arthur is not only using his weapon, in the EXACT SCENARIO IT WAS DESIGNED FOR, wrongly...
(content warning: PG-13 movie violence)
In this scene, Arthur flips his sword so he can stab a "Woad" (presumably a Pict) as he gallops past. I know reverse grip is cool, but that's not how you use a sword like that. www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNOT...
In this scene, Arthur flips his sword so he can stab a "Woad" (presumably a Pict) as he gallops past. I know reverse grip is cool, but that's not how you use a sword like that. www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNOT...
King Arthur | First Battle Scene [2004]
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September 15, 2025 at 2:06 PM
(content warning: PG-13 movie violence)
In this scene, Arthur flips his sword so he can stab a "Woad" (presumably a Pict) as he gallops past. I know reverse grip is cool, but that's not how you use a sword like that. www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNOT...
In this scene, Arthur flips his sword so he can stab a "Woad" (presumably a Pict) as he gallops past. I know reverse grip is cool, but that's not how you use a sword like that. www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNOT...
I just discovered that you can actually make panthers in Hero Forge, so I updated Guenhwyvar accordingly.
August 26, 2025 at 11:40 PM
I just discovered that you can actually make panthers in Hero Forge, so I updated Guenhwyvar accordingly.