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Post by Pop goes the world on Mar 6, 2006 2:01:03 GMT -6
I have been spitballing an idea with a few of the guys, and I figured I would post it to see if these is any more interest. I'll admit, it is pretty retarded, but I think it could be alot of fun.
I want to lead a Holy Crusade from the Bristol Renaissance Fair to Antioch, IL. I don't know what we will do when we get there, maybe lay siege to something. It will be by foot, and it is about ten miles. I figure we will do it in the summer to replicate the conditions of a journey in the middle east.
All involved MUST be garbed in a historically accurate impression. Thus far, I have nominated myself a Crusader, others have chosen Priests and various retinue members. We must be in character the entire time, hell or high water.
If people are really interested, I will look into getting approval from the local townships to get a perscribed, legal route.
Let me know what you think, I think it could be hilarious.
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Post by siriq on Mar 6, 2006 2:38:16 GMT -6
yah im going to be a priest, i need to find a generic robe and a staff of some sort.
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Post by Andrew on Mar 6, 2006 8:17:37 GMT -6
Very, very interesting. I'd like to, but we shall see. Have a sword but no armor =(
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Post by Pop goes the world on Mar 6, 2006 12:55:16 GMT -6
Looking at prices for alot of accurate suits of armor and whatnot, it is pretty rediculous. Renting is actually alot cheaper. I found a place where I can rent a really nice outfit for about 50 bucks (non inclusive of the sword, I think)
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Post by siriq on Mar 6, 2006 13:40:58 GMT -6
cool
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Post by RARE CHOICE GAMES on Mar 6, 2006 13:45:07 GMT -6
I am in...it is going to to be awesome. I will either be a squire type person or just a low level soldier.
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Post by bloodangellh on Mar 6, 2006 14:00:26 GMT -6
10 Miles? I think my asthma whould kill me before any Saracen could.
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Post by Rios on Mar 6, 2006 17:18:11 GMT -6
ditto..that and im a horrible actor...plus im not sure a mexican could be anything but a slave to the crusaders..or killed for being an abomination to god
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Post by heatseeker on Mar 6, 2006 19:19:04 GMT -6
I'll be matt the huge, the crazy swordsman.
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Post by siriq on Mar 6, 2006 21:18:18 GMT -6
thats cool as long as you dont act like your gurps character.
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Post by bloodangellh on Mar 7, 2006 4:31:29 GMT -6
Plans have changed, I might be interested, i'll even have a serving wench with me.
If renting an outfit is about $50, i'd be interested. When it comes to weapons of any kind, don't you need a permit to carry them on your body and they have to stay in their sheaths?
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Post by RARE CHOICE GAMES on Mar 7, 2006 4:36:44 GMT -6
I am going as a squire type person i decided...YAY PATSY!!!!
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Post by heatseeker on Mar 7, 2006 11:30:59 GMT -6
nah, matt the huge is much cooler than that. he's basically a swordsman that challenges a lot/most people to duels, and most likely loses.
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Post by RARE CHOICE GAMES on Mar 7, 2006 16:42:36 GMT -6
Historical reenactment is fun for the whole family and its educational so we are kinda providing a service. Now i just need to get replica period clothing...
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Post by Pop goes the world on Mar 8, 2006 0:13:00 GMT -6
Well, a few basics for all the non-history majors...
We are dealing with the 11th and 12th centuries, so one must be selective in their choosing of an impression (if this were to go down, which is probably unlikely). Lots of chain mail, little or no plate mail. As the Templars were a monastic order, women are pretty much exempt. Not that women would not be 'taken' during the journey, one would simply not set forth with such extra, otherwise useless baggage (sorry, history is a bitch.) At least not officially. As with any historical reenactment, you want to represent the norm, not the exception. That being said, look up stuff on the Templars. if we had a bunch of them, it would be extra sweet.
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