historicalfightingguide:systlin:myakkoh:helila:jeanjauthor:char-portraits:Decorative Armour Set by B
historicalfightingguide:systlin:myakkoh:helila:jeanjauthor:char-portraits:Decorative Armour Set by Bard BaitmanPersonal work + research sketches✦~✦~✦~✦This is the portrait of a legendary mercenary and folk hero. Centuries ago, she was hired by a small town to end its subjugation to the local princeship. The prince’s yearly tournament included a grand cash prize for the winner, and along with the town’s pool of money - they intended to buy their independence from their inept and disinterested ruler.The whole town came together to assemble the warrior’s armour: the veteran smith created a simple armour set for her; the craftspeople decorated it with meaningful drawings in the local decorative style, telling the story of the townsfolk’s escalation from peace with the authorities, to the aggressive sentiments that lead to their quest for independence.✦~✦~✦~✦Now THIS is what I’m talkin’ about when it comes to painted armor! Painting it reduces chance of rust (seals against oxidation), allows you to individualize your appearance, and announces your presence or even camouflages you in your surroundings!holy shit holy shit holy shit I am losing my goddamn fucking mind over thisI LOVE IT@blackkatmagic Good shit this is the GOOD SHIT RIGHT HEREAn excellent example of fantasy armor done so that it mixes various different historical examples while still making the armor practical.Even the way it’s decorated is loosely based on historical examplesFor folks that are interested in learning how to fight in armor check out HEMA Harnischfechten and Knyght Errant(the one where this video is from and has a bunch of other great ones) and the armored section of the wiktenauer website and the Gladiatoria: Fighting in Armor youtube playlist. -- source link