Following Orders

[Sir William Marcus]

Does anyone know where I can get a period accurate crossbow?

Have you Googled "medieval crossbow" yet?  All kinds of stuff comes up!

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

Does anyone know where I can get a period accurate crossbow?

FYI Brother:

The crossbow was outlawed for use by Christians in 1139 at the Second Lateran Council.

"29. We prohibit under anathema that murderous art of crossbowmen and archers, which is hateful to God, to be employed against Christians and Catholics from now on."


http://www.ourcatholicfaith.org/docs/ECUM10.htm

[Sir Samuel]

Welcome and Well Met Sir Jefferson,
As for the Movies ever being correct. If they were all correct would people want to know the real trueths? Would they sell tickets you think? Yea they need some real research in history, I'd much prefer the trueth. Hey maybe someone will tell the trueth in a movie about Christopher Columbus too.... ... Yea Right!!

[Sir William Marcus]

FYI Brother:

The crossbow was outlawed for use by Christians in 1139 at the Second Lateran Council.

"29. We prohibit under anathema that murderous art of crossbowmen and archers, which is hateful to God, to be employed against Christians and Catholics from now on."

Excellent observation my brother.

[Sir William Marcus]

It appears I will be making an appearance on the newest addition by Stephen Defoe.  God Wills It!

[Lord Magnus]

It appears I will be making an appearance on the newest addition by Stephen Defoe.  God Wills It!

COOL!!!

[Lord Clisto of York]

GOD WILLS IT!!

[SleepyArcher]

Does anyone know where I can get a period accurate crossbow?

FYI Brother:

The crossbow was outlawed for use by Christians in 1139 at the Second Lateran Council.

"29. We prohibit under anathema that murderous art of crossbowmen and archers, which is hateful to God, to be employed against Christians and Catholics from now on."




http://www.ourcatholicfaith.org/docs/ECUM10.htm

I guess I'm going to have to change my name then eh?

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

It appears I will be making an appearance on the newest addition by Stephen Defoe.  God Wills It!

Welcome to the semi secret Order of the Book Covers Brother! Well done!!

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

I guess I'm going to have to change my name then eh?

Nah...we can grandfather you in. Was it not the favorite weapon of the greatest Christian Warrior of the Crusades- Richard the Lionheart?

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

For your historical review.......


http://books.google.com/books?id=_2zqCm-QRHoC&pg=PA17&lpg=PA17&dq=Stalkers+and+shooters+King+Richard+and+the+Crossbow&source=bl&ots=Mz4o_wYc6b&sig=dEHwe6MwqS-iLih_r82Gu-NYOWQ&hl=en&ei=_utVS8udC4-Ytge6y4GnCQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CAoQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=&f=false

[Sir Samuel]

Sir William,
May I say, you never looked better being booked.... Congratulations

[Sir William Marcus]

Thank you my fellow brethren for the kind words. I do believe there is one or two more images of myself & company in the book as well. Will have to wait and see.

Sir Samuel, By chance did you receive my email?

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

Adding a new twist to this thread and making it: Interactive.

http://i47.tinypic.com/f4mu03.jpg

[SirMichael]

Greetings Brothers and Sisters,

I bring you all good news and honor as well to our board. Last sunday, I attended a medieval feast here in Painesville,Ohio called 12th night. About 60 people from the Great Lakes Medieval Faire attended. I took 3rd place in the costume contest. I had hoped for better but any award is better than none. I was the only Knight to win. I owe you all for your dedicated support to all the Knights here. Without you we would not be as strong. Thanks! for all the info you pass on to each of us. Especially you Warrior Monk!!!!!



Sir Michael