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Didn't the medieval clerics realize they were prohibited from using edged weapons? Who do they think they were, paladins?
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#503 Post by tkrexx »

The historical Druid "scimitars" were actually more like longswords.

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#504 Post by SpinwardMarch »

Medieval fighting clerics were forbidden to "shed blood" in war, so they went into battle with maces. Of course, being hit by a mace was possibly more fatal, but logic was not one of the outstanding features of the Middle Ages. I actually own a lovely (replica) 15th century flanged mace, given to me by my husband. I would not like to be on the receiving end of it. Ouch.

University students were mostly from well off families, and did not have the prohibition, since they had not taken vows yet. The church was a favorite place to "dump" younger sons, who would not inherit anything. It also kept them from killing their older brothers to gain an inheritance. Primogeniture was rough on siblings.

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#505 Post by OGRE MAGE »

This stuff is so awesome to read.

This has to be the most informative ooc thread on the US. :D

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#506 Post by tkrexx »

That is pretty cool, yes! :mrgreen:

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#507 Post by Urson »

I seem to remember reading that the eldest son inherited, the second son joined the military, and the third became a priest.
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#510 Post by SpinwardMarch »

Bluehorse, during the Crusades the younger sons were sent off, to keep them out of the way.

Urson: Kingdoms didn't have much for standing armies until much later. tThe second son might have gone off to serve a lord. Hence the warnings in Machiavelli's "The Prince" about using mercenaries.
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#511 Post by Urson »

I bow to your superior knowledge, Spinward. All I really know about the period is what I learned from "Prince Valiant."
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#512 Post by ravenn4544 »

Just so i'm clear, the ship that the guy with the telescope thing is on is actually 200' out in the river and not right on shore right? Is there any other boat beside that one?

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#513 Post by OGRE MAGE »

The ship is too large to sail up river.

It is anchored 200' off the beach, where the river meets the sea.

There are no other boats around it.

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#514 Post by tkrexx »

Everyone make sure to leave Lightfinger alone over there in the bushes. I think he had to poop.
That'd be rude to disturb him or call attention to it.
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#516 Post by Monsieur Rose »

I'm loving the tension and creepiness with the tree and Franny/Keilif. Nice work everyone!

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#517 Post by Urson »

Taste me now, tree, if you wish, but I aim to get that axe and split an asshole's skull with it.
If it's a good axe and a strong arm, you should be able to do that with one long stroke...
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#518 Post by Hotgoblin »

Monsieur Rose wrote:I'm loving the tension and creepiness with the tree and Franny/Keilif. Nice work everyone!

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#519 Post by OGRE MAGE »

Hotgoblin wrote:
Monsieur Rose wrote:I'm loving the tension and creepiness with the tree and Franny/Keilif. Nice work everyone!
:twisted:
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I am too!

And Hotgoblin is being a pretty darn good sport about it as well, so thanks for that!

I TOLD you all not to go into the jungle alone!!! :D

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OGRE MAGE wrote:
Hotgoblin wrote:
Monsieur Rose wrote:I'm loving the tension and creepiness with the tree and Franny/Keilif. Nice work everyone!
:twisted:
:lol:
I am too!

And Hotgoblin is being a pretty darn good sport about it as well, so thanks for that!

I TOLD you all not to go into the jungle alone!!! :D
You know... technically Monocar is never alone.

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