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Historian in Harness
@historianinharness.bsky.social
I am a historian with a passion for the study of medieval military culture and wargaming, and my own suit of armour!
If you're looking for a glimpse at Écorcheurs! - my new skirmish rules, Nick at Medieval Wargamer has a flick through -that is pretty good! youtu.be/LH3ePiszFGM?... #ecorcheurs #medievalwargaming #wargaming
Écorcheurs - HYW Skirmish Rules FLIPTHROUGH & REVIEW
YouTube video by Medieval Wargamer
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November 8, 2025 at 9:16 PM
A bakery for my upcoming St Albans table. Building by Sarissa, and Baker by Athena Miniatures. #wargaming #medievalwargaming #ecorcheurs
October 20, 2025 at 12:50 PM
At Partizan tomorrow, alongside the main game, I've got a little 10-minute tactical conundrum for those of you who've seen Écorcheurs! already.

A small retinue of men-at-arms & archers caught on the edge of a farm by a lance of French horsemen... what will happen?

#wargaming #medievalwargaming
October 11, 2025 at 6:27 AM
With just a few hours to go, Écorcheurs! has been backed by over 400 people!

I am so chuffed at the faith people have put in my project to give them a game they'll enjoy!

So, what's next?
October 3, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Had some friends over the other day, put up the 6'x8'table in the bottom barn, and got the big battalions out again.

It was glorious.

#Imagi-nation #wargaming
September 27, 2025 at 5:17 AM
We hit 300 backers yesterday. So grateful to you all.

For those of you that haven't, there's still time!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/gri...

#ecorcheurs #medievalwargaming #wargaming
September 24, 2025 at 6:11 PM
With the success of the Écorcheurs! Kickstarter (what do you mean you haven't pledged yet? www.kickstarter.com/projects/gri... - go, on. I'll wait.) I'm definitely cracking on with my 1st St Albans campaign expansion. @sabotag3d.bsky.social printed this gorgeous clock tower, a centrepiece.
September 20, 2025 at 4:36 PM
The Écorcheurs! Kickstarter has already funded!

I'm astounded and very grateful.

It's still worth backing; only Kickstarter backers get the 'Combat of the Thirty' scenario. #ecorcheurs #medievalwargaming #wargaming
September 18, 2025 at 12:43 PM
WE ARE LIVE!

Back us now.

Rules, icon dice, tokens, and retinues are all available.

Backers will receive The exclusive 'Combat of the Thirty' scenario.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/gri...
Écorcheurs!
Skirmish Wargaming in the Hundred Years War
www.kickstarter.com
September 18, 2025 at 11:25 AM
The campaign in Écorcheurs! is inspired by Edward III's Crécy campaign, focused on the English search for a crossing of the Somme, with series of skirmishes to control a vital bridge.

This is warfare at the retinue level: brutal, tactical, & personal.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/gri...
September 14, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Finished Sarissa's timber-framed Tavern. Not the easiest build, and feels slightly pokey for all its size, but looks great.
September 9, 2025 at 6:15 AM
It's a beauty, and looks great above some timber-framed buildings. #wargaming #wargamesterrain
September 9, 2025 at 5:01 AM
All backers of the Écorcheurs Kickstarter will receive an exclusive scenario - 'The Combat of the Thirty, 1351', recreating one of the most famous 'deeds of arms' of the Hundred Years War.

All backers of the Kickstarter will receive an exclusive scenario - 'The Combat of the Thirty, 1351'.
September 8, 2025 at 8:28 AM
A great and simple painting guide for vehicles from the machine that is @lordraglan.bsky.social
Raglan‘s quick and easy approach to painting modern Russian MBTs. Stage 1: undercoat with a black spray followed by a dark green to provide a solid base. Vary the green colour, because not all vehicles will be painted at the same time and therefore you are already introducing a “campaign“ feel👌
September 7, 2025 at 8:16 AM
All set up and ready for Colours Wargames Show!

#wargaming #medievalwargaming #ecorcheurs
September 6, 2025 at 8:55 AM
The Kickstarter for Écorcheurs! is now LIVE!

There's an exclusive scenario to reward backers: The Combat of the Thirty, 1351. One of the most famous chivalric deeds of arms of the 100 Years War.

Backing launches on Sept 18th but register now to stay up to date.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/gri...
September 4, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Steady now...

Nearly...
September 3, 2025 at 5:19 PM
TWO!

(Yes, I know it's anachronistic, but I had to, didn't I?)
September 2, 2025 at 5:03 PM
THREE...
September 1, 2025 at 6:52 PM
At Colours next Saturday with my Crossing the Somme game.

If you haven't had a chance to play Écorcheurs! yet, come and say hi and give it a go!

#medievalwargaming #wargaming #ecorcheurs
August 31, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Need the ... blanking on the word for the tiles that cover the Ridge... wait.. ridge tiles (oh good grief).

Sarissa Tavern creeps towards completion.
August 21, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Looking forward to Part 2.
August 19, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Setting up for the Monmouth Show (in the interests of matrimonial harmony).

I can't help but think the two 4'x30' tables are wasted in the arts and crafts tent... #wargaming
August 16, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Followers of the development of #ecorcheurs have been very patient. There have been a number of last minute design changes, all for the better, I have to say.

One of them was a new cover, putting the title of the rules at the top so they can be seen when stacked on a trade stand! #wargaming
August 16, 2025 at 6:52 AM