Freydal Plate Depicting Ahlespiessen Duel
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Evolution of the Medieval Firearm: Handgonnes, Touch-holes, Houfnices, and War Wagons
Once firearms reached Europe in the 13th Century, they swiftly generated a great deal of interest, and smiths began experimenting with different types of barrels, as alchemists continued to explore new pyrotechnic and explosive compounds. These early weapons, and the powder which gave them life, were difficult to handle and were not easily portable; you …
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Deadly Firearms were all over the Medieval Battlefield
This is a really fun video which shows some re-enactors enjoying the loud and ferocious bark of early black-powder firearms. But the kit they are using here is actually quite accurate. This is what medieval firearms looked like. These 15th Century weapons are crude compared to a modern assault rifle, but they are nevertheless deadly …
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Fighting in Grapple Range (Combat Rules)
PDF Link The hero of the 15th Century Catalan Romance novel Tirant Lo Blanc, shown in the 16th century engraving above, is a cunning fighter. One of his favorite tricks in combat is to cut the helmet straps of his opponents so he can easily remove their helmet and cut their throat or stab them …
Codex Superno: Seidr of the Norse
Coming Soon! Historical Spells, Artifacts, Magic & Monsters Based on Medieval Norse Mythology Codex Superno: Seidr of the Norse is a Codex Superno supplement that brings the Seiðr magic of Norse mythology into your RPG. This work is still early in development. Make sure you sign up for our newsletter so you can catch the …
Codex Superno: Grimm Hexenmeister
Coming Soon! Historical Spells, Artifacts, Magic & Monsters Based on Ancient Germanic Mythology Codex Superno: Grimm Hexenmeister is an upcoming entry in the Codex Superno sub-series that will include spells, artifacts, and villains inspired by Germanic mythology, especially Jacob Grimm’s Deutsche Mythologie. Make sure you sign up for our newsletter so you can catch the …
codex Machina: Medieval Mad Scientists
Coming Soon! Contraptions, Machines, and Feats of Science Designed by Real Medieval Inventors Codex Machina: Medieval Mad Scientists will be the first book in the new “Codex Machina” pillar of the Codex Integrum series. This book will contain feats, weapons, and villains based on extraordinary designs from the manuscripts of medieval engineers. Subscribe to our …