MERCEDES-LACKEY Digest 245 Topics covered in this issue include: 1) Re: ML digests 241/2 -new threads by CHONNI 2) Re: thanksgiving by Julie Vaux ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 23 Nov 1995 13:53:33 -0800 (PST) From: CHONNI To: mercedes-lackey-+AT+-vanyel.herald.co.uk Subject: Re: ML digests 241/2 -new threads Message-ID: On Thu, 23 Nov 1995, Julie Vaux wrote: > In Response to new threads started in digests 241 and 242 > > There may be militant orders on Velgarth but how do they differ > from the European models we are similar with - this is one of the > great things about ML's Velgarth - she does not just copy western > europe in an earlier period - there's good solid world building! > > The swordsworn do give oaths and vows given to the goddess but > a whole elaborated code of honor??? > > With magicians available for shielding armor piercing weapons > would be limited - no need for full plate armour??? > Also, it was proven in the early middle ages (i think) that full plate armour was far less effective than silk undershirts and leather armour; when Kubla Khan invaded easter europe (surprising what tv is good for), his warriors wore the lighter armour and could have wiped out all of europe, 'cept the Khan died. Oh, the silk shirts were important cuz arrows didn't cut through it, but actually pulled the silk into the wound with the arrowhead, making removal incredibly easy, and far less damaging; other than a hole, the arrow didn't cut the flesh. *********************************************************************** * Why would I want my mind back? Who knows where it's been! * *---------------------------------------------------------------------* **************************** Chonni Brightwolf************************* ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 24 Nov 1995 12:23:20 +1100 (EST) From: Julie Vaux To: mercedes-lackey-+AT+-vanyel.herald.co.uk Subject: Re: thanksgiving Message-ID: <199511240123.MAA07002-+AT+-metz.une.edu.au> Since its still thursday statesside tho friday here I'ld just like to wish that everyone has a thoroughly bardic thanksgiving feast! Julie Vaux ------------------------------ End of MERCEDES-LACKEY Digest 245 *********************************