Roaring laughter echoed in the dark. A dozen people were gathered around the huge carcass of what seemed to be a giant dark tiger. They were all cheering, their faces beaming with happiness. Most of them wore long gray robes, with the same black emblem right between the shoulders: a single sword, embedded into the skull of a fanged creature. Every single one of them was holding an unsheathed black-bladed sword. The rest wore scale armor, made of white metal that shined gently in the darkness. They had helms with half moons carved on the frontal plaque and carried long pikes and halberds. All their weapons were stained with black traces of a dark viscous liquid. Some of the blades were even dripping it directly to the ground. The black drops …show more content…
He didn't try to move them: if the king knew of the information network he would never be able to use it before him. "Oh? You finally gave in? Well, it was a nice run... maybe I should let you go free..." Jiom chuckled sadly. He already saw the damned beast use the same trick with a Moon Knight. He obviously lied then and he was lying now. Without caring of his words he gathered his remaining strength and threw the sword the harder he could in direction of the information point. Maybe one day a sect member would stumble upon them. "Ha Ha Ha, you're funny. Do you think I will just go away and not take with me that sword of yours?" A shadow appeared like a specter from the darkness, moving its long paws toward the flying sword. However, a moment before its pawn could touch it, a strange look appeared on the beast's eyes and it began to retreat faster than how it appeared. " Hmph, wicked beast" a cold old voice resounded all around the region. Jiom face fell as he looked at his sword that suddenly reversed its course and stabbed towards the giant tiger's snout. The result was a furious roar that seemed able to rend space itself, while fiery red blood exploded with violence all
action (The Covenant, the Sword and the Arm of the Lord) and each was issued full military gear,...
crimson base. The jacket was scarlet with white lining, collar, lapels and cuffs; golden lace and buttons. They wore a white stock, breeches, gaiters and gloves, a crimson sash, black shoes and a black sword scabbard with a golden point. The colors (royal colors) have a brown staff with a golden spearhead. The colors properly are the Union, having golden trimming and writing in the center and on the arms of the cross.
The sword just so happened to be a magical one that was blessed by the giants that made
head which was wrapped in buckskin on a wooden handle. They also used the common bow and
flesh in Hectors neck.. I could almost hear the clanking of the weapons of the two
The seventh century metalwork serves as a form of identification for kings and representing both their position of power, and their validation of victory in combat (Sword and Scabbard).
Medieval soldiers used a variety of weapons for hand-to-hand combat. All knights carried swords with them, and the best soldiers were expected to be skilled at swordplay. A sword consisted of a long blade and a handle called a hilt. Hilts could be made to accommodate one or two hands. Basic hilts were topped with a crosspiece that kept an opponent's sword from sliding down the blade and striking the soldier's hands. Some later swords had more elaborate hand guards. At the end of the hilt was a lump of metal called a pommel, which served as a counterweight to the blade. Sword blades could have one or two cutting edges, and the blades could be curved or straight, depending on how they were meant to be used. Most swords had a sharp point at the end to allow stabbing thrusts. Sword blade lengths varied greatly. The Vikings in the 800s used a sword that was about 3 feet long with a hilt that was usually held in one hand. Blades grew slightly longer during the 11th and 12th centuries. The long sword was common in the 14th through 16th centuries. It had a thinner and lighter blade than earlie...
“Go back?" he thought. "No good at all! Go sideways? Impossible! Go forward? Only thing to do! On we go!" So up he got, and trotted along with his little sword held in front of him and one hand feeling the wall, and his heart all of a patter and a pitter.”
All around in a great circle lay warriors sleeping, each of them clad in old armour and with a sword by his side; and upon a couch in the midst who lay a king who wore a golden crown and held in his hand a shining sword with a jewelled cross-hilt, while at his feet lay great heaps of gold and silver. (p.329).
The armament of the men is of lesser debate. According to C.N. Barclay, most Norman soldiers had an almost uniform style while in battle. The main armor used was chainmail hauberks, usually knee-length, with slits to allow riding, some with sleeves to the elbows. Some hauberks may have been made of scales attached to a tunic, with the scales made of metal, horn or hardened leather. Headgear was usually a conical metal helmet with a band of metal extending down to protect the
...rward, broke the ring, and fell over the steep edge of the rock to the sand by the water. At once the crowed surged after it, poured down the rock, leapt on to the beast, screamed, struck, bit, tore. There were no words, and no movements but the tearing of teeth and claws (Golding 153).
...n in her book “WEAPONS”, “Gold plating, or gilding, was sometimes used to embellish borders or bands of decorations and, in some cases, entire armors.” By the 15th century, knights were protecting themselves with full suits of plate armor” (Byam 41). His armor usually represented his class or authority. Each knight’s coat of arms had a different personality ranging from different helmets to different metals to different emblems.
They show tremendous courage for their tribes, with only being satisfied to demolish the warriors that they face, and protect the ones of their own. When they are not involved in warfare the warriors are lazy and do not show any interest in anything as they leave all the caretaking of their home and fields to the women and the weak (15). As weaponry was made of iron, many warriors only carried spears for the reasons that iron was scarce and they only used a minute amount of metal (6). Spears were easy to maneuver and they could be used for combat fighting up close and from a distance (6). In wars the Germans would try and instill fear into their opponents’ hearts. Barritus was a chant that was used to distract the other army and create panic (3). They would also cover their mouths with their shields to enact a murmur to make their voices sound more distinct (3). The warriors were not intrigued with wearing armor because they had the utmost confidence when going into battle. And as they used their horses to be a strength in battle. The warriors ride them into battle, charging the opposing army in a straight line while keeping balanced and stern (6). The Germans were known for their infantry being supreme. Never did they retreat or cowardly run from the field of battle (6.) They were strong and the bravest of men.
tells him not to, he does this out of fear of the prince carrying out
If they didn’t, they’d be said to have brought shame to themselves, and called cowards. Most citizens kept at least a gladius (Small, cheap sword) or spear in their home, while the rich were better equipped with well-made, bronze-tipped spears and leather jerkins which covered the torso. Legwear was also used, bronze greaves to protect against swipes to the legs while they defended their upper body with the large bronze shield that was typical of a higher-class soldier, often called hoplites. This impacted in their daily lives simply due to them needing to keep a blade ready, lest they be called cowards and be ridiculed by others. Of course, the war-caused patriotism was ever present, and these cases were assumedly few.