[Regia-NA] Enough of this domestic talk

[Matthew Marino]

    So, one thing I haven't heard much about is combat. Who is the fight
master for Regia Anglorum North America? I'm taking classes in late medieval
long sword. If I'm good and study hard I may get to learn how to be safe
with blunt steel. Perhaps then Bill Short and I will start whacking at each
other to develop something of an earlier period style, Viking vs, Saxon. Of
course I'll have to develop some form of aerobic capacity that I currently
don't posses. Also hope, by then, to have a full riveted mail. It looks like
this is going to be a long dark damp winter so I guess I'll have plenty of
time at the anvil. Anyone got a helm to barter for wooden objects( please
note Treowryhta). I owe Jennifer a few dainties so soon I hope to have
testimonials to my work. As for authenticity, you won't get much better as I
abhor power tools so you really get some period stuff. Tree species is the
only rub. Ash is rare here, Alder unheard of as are box and linden. Oak and
field maple in profusion, hickory is about in lesser quantity. Aspen
(poplar) and cherry can be found as well in lesser quantities. For Viking,
spruce, hemlock and other alpine species might be more appropriate and I'm
working a deal for 2000bd ft of hemlock If I can find time to cart it off
site.