Following Orders

[Femme Falchion]

It looks to me as if our "under-armored" Brother is taking confession, as Sister Hatchet whispers in his ear to prevent near by heretics from hearing anything that would represent weakness or indiscretion amongst the Sisterhood of Steel.

Nothing more than sweet nothings and a few venial sins......my "act" of contrition is always entertaining, if not perfect.    It starts something like this, "Oh God, I am heartily sorry for cavorting around faire today...as if I were a maiden of the Spring, seeking her warrior mate.......

I want to thank you for pointing out the Warriors' facebook page. Terry and I are now in regular contact.

You are most welcome.  Good to hear that my contribution pleases you Warrior Monk.  As you know, my Order is always looking to improve it's position within the Council ranks. 

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

You were upgraded to Sisters of Steel.

[Femme Falchion]

Very well.  Many thanks your Eminence. 

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

......your Eminence. 

Aw shucks.....*draws in dirt with foot*

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

NATGEO TV had a show tonight called Secrets of the Knights Templar. Guest speakers included Barbara Frale, Sean Martin, and Alain Demurger. The reenactors were quite young, but the hair fit the Rule. The old guy portraying Jacques de Molay could have passed for the role in Hollywood.
The show did leave folks hanging until the near end of the show about certain charges labeled against the Order. 

[Sir William Marcus]

Thank you brother as I was able to record it late last night, and already viewed it this morning.  I must say that I enjoyed it,  and "whats up Sean with all that hair brother, and and an earring too!" 

Below: a few image from Secrets of the Knights Templar

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

I can post a link to the show if anyone needs it. Otherwise it's on the Templar History forums where I posted last night.

[Just Jesse]

hey everyone , is anyone planning on going to the opening weekend of the Georgia festival??

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

Yes, little Brother, I will be there, with a few Confrere Brothers in attendance.

[Femme Falchion]

...and Sisters, or are you trying to forget...   

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

Not at all....the sheer magnitude of Pagan numbers, just about guarantees that GARF will be "Ground Zero" for a lightning storm of the Almighty's making, that man has never witnessed before...

[Marcus of Ibelin]

Greetings Brothers!

I am but a humble man, looking to finish, rather than begin, his path to Crusader-dom.  I have been speaking some with Sir William, and have taken up his advice and posted here.

This is a project I began well over a year ago, and then never followed up on.  I hope to have something completed this year.  I have the surcoat, riding cape, maille and even a nasal helm (as you can see in my pic!).  However, I am at a loss as to what to wear underneath all this!  Shirt, pants, boots...? 

Thanks in advance for your help, I know I'm in the right place!

And thank you Brother William for the gracious welcome.

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

Pax vobiscum Brother. Welcome.
If you've been keeping company with Frere William, then you have been in the best care.

May I ask, have you "declared" an Order yet?

As for your question, funny...I recently submitted an article for Renaissance Magazine dealing with the very question you ask.

Here is but a small sample, so as not to let the cat out of the bag..

Leaving the past behind.....

You'll want to work off a basic foundation, and here's where to start:

For your legs: Hose, ...................will serve you well. An arming cap made of cotton or linen for your head. Period shoes, many can be obtained from a variety of dealers in these threads, just ask.   

Under the armor or robe/tunic you'll develop, you'll want a Padded gambeson. This serves to protect your body's hard points from chaffing with armor on. Padded chausses will cover your legs, hose, wraps or Wickelbanders, and are a sound investment if you plan to wear and portray a full serving Brother of any Order.


Again welcome, and best of luck on you persona...as we all know......"Deus vult!"

[Marcus of Ibelin]

May I ask, have you "declared" an Order yet?

I have not yet.  I am leaning toward the Templars, but for now I would guess you could call me a Knight of Ibelin.  As I told Sir William, I got an excellent deal on a Kingdom of Heaven lot on EBay.  The Ibelin surcoat and a Hospitalier cape all for $30.  Once I have those in hand, my wife will be able to base any thing new I want (ie Templar gear) off of those.  (She's right handy with the sewing machine.)  So pretty much anything I need that can be sewn at home, she can make me.

Deus lo vult!

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

Awesome! Although the world would never frown upon another Brother of the Temple, might I suggest you have her do the surcoat of a Hospitaller since you're already half way there with the cape. Less work for you and closer to a completed look over all. Brother William is our "Cross Trained" member between the two greatest of Crusading Military Orders. He won't steer you wrong.