Following Orders

[joan of arc]

The poster looks good. 

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

There are rumors that the fight scenes will be similar to that of the 300.

[SleepyArcher]

Ok so why the heck can't I look that cool in my stuff huh huh huh??? I guess I'm gonna have to go make a movie.

[joan of arc]

I bet you can. Just throw some dirt on you, look all tired with righteous indignation in your eyes and then use Photoshop for menacing clouds.

Ok so why the heck can't I look that cool in my stuff huh huh huh??? I guess I'm gonna have to go make a movie.

[Sir Samuel]

Ok so why the heck can't I look that cool in my stuff huh huh huh??? I guess I'm gonna have to go make a movie.

Maybe you need more mud

[Lord Magnus]

That does look pretty cool

[Sir William Marcus]

I'm sure some of us are familiar with the image provided from our brother Clovis de Lamotte .  For those that are not,  behold.

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

http://i45.tinypic.com/t6uz39.jpg

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

FYI, apparently back in 1957 Campbell's soup used some of these cards as part of their art work:

http://cgi.ebay.ie/Saladin-Liebig-Cards-1957-Crusades-Richard-Lionheart_W0QQitemZ130353868852QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Collectables_Cigarette_Tea_GumCards_CA?hash=item1e59b23034

[Sir William Marcus]

So..um...you gonna make a bid? 

[Sir William Marcus]

More impressive images from our Italian brothers

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

I offer a site with a free downloadable book that the Brethren and Sisters of this thread might enjoy:

http://www.scribd.com/doc/24277708/Armies-and-Enemies-of-the-Crusades-1096-1291

[Sir William Marcus]

Very Nice find frere Cliff, seeing how one couldn't find the book for less than $112.00 used!

[Sir William Marcus]

A little Maltese Cross 101





The Maltese Cross – it is universally agreed that the four arms of the Cross stand for the four Cardinal Virtues – namely; prudence, temperance, justice and fortitude. For the eight points and the meanings given is not so straight forward. Various authorities give differing meanings to the eight points.

The original version will be the Beatitudes as given by the Lord Jesus Christ, in the fifth Chapter of the Gospel of Matthew;


1. Blessed are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
2. Blessed are those who mourn; for they shall be comforted.
3. Blessed are the meek; for they shall inherit the earth.
4. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness; for they shall be satisfied.
5. Blessed are the merciful; for they shall obtain mercy.
6. Blessed are the pure in heart; for they shall see God.
7. Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called the children of God.
8. Blessed are those who suffer persecution for righteousness' sake; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

However, two other lists have been found during the research for this paper which are variations of the beatitudes;

In one document the eight obligations of the Knights are given as:

To live in truth.   To have faith.      To be sincere.   To give proof of humility.  To love justice.  To be merciful.   To endure persecution.  To repent of sin.

A similar list with slightly differing wording has also been found;

Spiritual Joy;  to live without malice;  to weep over your sins;  to humble yourself to those who injure you;  to love justice;  to be merciful;  to be sincere and pure of heart;  and to suffer persecution.


Crosses

[Lord Magnus]

Great Information Sir William. Grammercy! And to you as well Warrior Monk for the find on the book.