ANST - 14th century knights

[Michael F. Gunter]

> Greetings from Alexis LaBouche:
> 
> Speaking as someone who has just moved up 200 years or so (~1400-1425, I
> prefer the later armor styles), I am curious as to what era most people
> are choosing to center on.  It seems that there is a trend towards later
> persona's.
> 
> Alexis

I started out wanting to be a viking owing to my heritage but the Barony I
started up in was full of viking-types so, being the contrary SOB I am, I was
still Swedish but a Crusader-type of around 1200 or so. Now I'm in the later
1300's for a few reasons. First is because I really like the armor, clothing,
and general attitude of the times. Also that time period is what I think of
when I think "Knights in shining armor and fair maidens" stuff. 

My personna has now become a knight who makes his living by tourneying. This
explains why a Swede can be running around in German/English/Italian garb
and armor. Hey, I wear the best of what I capture. This time period is best
suited for someone to make a living this way.

Unfortunately I have neither the funds nor the ability to dress and house 
my lady and myself in the proper manner, but we're working on it.

I think I could be flashy, rude, plain-spoken, silly, angry, noble, and 
bouncy.  But I don't think I can pull off pompous. :-{)}

Yers,

Gunthar
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