Following Orders

[Sir William Marcus]

Interesting twist my brother. Thanks for sharing. 

Now, I just received the first edition of "Outremer" and the only complaint that I have is that I wish it was longer.  Meaning, you can read the entire thing in about 10-15 minutes. Other than that it's good, educational, a first of its kind, and we here at the McCordia preceptory are now looking forward to the next edition.







About The Comic

Outremer, what a strange title for a comic book!

But, this French word for overseas is precisely what the Crusaders called the Holy Land, where the bulk of our story takes place.

Outremer: The Saga of the Knights Templar is a new ongoing comic series by author Stephen Dafoe and artist Bob Prodor, which sets out to tell the story of the Templars without the usual mythological mumbo jumbo that usually follows them wherever they appear.

Although the series will introduce some fictional elements as part of the story, the plot sticks pretty much to the actual history of the Templars, in all its bloody glory.


Origins Story Arc

The first arc in the series is called Origins - a four part tale that tells the story of how Hugues (Hugh) de Payens and Geoffroi de St. Omer assembled a small army to deal with the problems confronting Jerusalem in the years that followed the First Crusade.

The first issue, while providing plenty of action, paints the back story of the many wars for the conquest of Jerusalem, including de Payens' memories of the brutality of the First Crusade.








The saved pilgrims are then taken to safety........



For those interested in owning a copy http://www.templarcomics.com/purchase.html

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

I like the looks of it, but alas, will probably not purchase it. I am setting my sights on either a kite shield, or another version of a Chapel de Fer.

BTW, I have not seen or heard from Frere Mikael, although he's posted some artwork on another site.

[Sir William Marcus]

Is there a specific Chapel de Fer you have been looking at?

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

I have the KoH one, but am looking for one with a little deeper head area (ie: the space that covers the wearer's head, not the lip that runs around the circumference of the helm).

[Sir William Marcus]

I won't go there 

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

Damn! 

[Sir William Marcus]

You know, what I know, and I know, that you know what I'm thinking 

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

LOL.......I'm shutting up now about medieval head gear.

BTW:

http://www.militaryheritagemagazine.com/2005/aug/fea-peipus.html

[Sir William Marcus]

I'm going to give the Military Heritage a read right now.

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

You know, what I know, and I know, that you know what I'm thinking 

A very good picture of a 3/4 complete Chapel de Fer. All they need to do is add a lining and brim, and "Voila"...

[Lady Christina de Pond]

walking away from that one I am
the comic sounds interesting though

[Sir William Marcus]

Curious brother, why another kettle?

[Femme Falchion]

....one can never have enough kettles?


.....or perhaps it's the unthinkable....Warrior Monk's head is getting bigger.   

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

*collapses under the weight of all the verbal innuendo darts to the cyber persona heart*


As for why....I was liking some of the looks the other gave...sort of Teutonic at times. The ones with the pointed top.   

[Femme Falchion]

How was it fastened to the head?  It looks as if it could be easy knocked off during battle. 

In all seriousness, what a great look for faire (or lounging in your great hall).  Not commonly seen either.