Following Orders

[Lord Clisto of York]

Thanks Warrior Monk, it will be a good addition to the templar section.

Lord Clisto

[Lord Clisto of York]

I have now added the link to my Tome of Knowledge website under the Templar section. I also updaed several other chapters as well.

Lord Clisto

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

FYI:

The newest edition of Military History magazine has an article covering the battle that will be seen in the movie: Ironclad.

[Lord Clisto of York]

Yes, I have aready seen the info on this a while ago. Here are a few links to the movie information -

Based on actual events, the movie follows James Purefoy as a member of the formidable Knights Templar and his "Magnificent Seven" who defend Rochester Castle against King John (Paul Giamatti) and his army in 13th century England.  It is the year 1215 and the rebel barons of England have forced their despised King John to put his royal seal to the Magna Carta, a noble, seminal document that upheld the rights of free-men. Yet within months of pledging himself to the great charter, the King reneged on his word and assembled a mercenary army on the south coast of England with the intention of bringing the barons and the country back under his tyrannical rule. Barring his way stood the mighty Rochester castle, a place that would become the symbol of the rebel's momentous struggle for justice and freedom.


http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1233301/

http://www.empiremovies.com/2010/02/04/ironclad-movie-poster/

Lord Clisto

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

The issue is the "use" of Knights Templar to draw a crowd. They were not part of the 1215 seige. It will be interesting to see if the show the 40 pigs that help bring a tower of the fortress down so that King John's men can assault the defenders.

[Lord Clisto of York]

Yes... I wonder how much they are going to be apart from the true facts. But since it is a medieval flick, I am still happy. They are far and few between these days.

Lord Clisto

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

Oh, I agree absolutely, and when you substitute Templars for Spartans in a last stand effort.....well....it's bound to be good!!  Deus vult!

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

With the knowledge that some of the memberes of this thread are "Gamers", I leave you with this tidbit...

I found and purchased this game today, hope to be "living it" by nightfall.....

http://www.amazon.com/XIII-Century-Gold-Pc/dp/B002E0JRK8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=software&qid=1268156620&sr=8-1

[Sir Samuel]

Hey, I was going to ask where your Cod plate was? Talk about protection. LOL...

Lord Clisto

I think he means the two halves front and back. It would suck with just one sticking into you when trying to wear it.

Sir Clisto You have hit it right on the head> I know there is nothing I can get by you.

Usually she is not too far away I tell ya....

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

With the knowledge that some of the memberes of this thread are "Gamers", I leave you with this tidbit...

I found and purchased this game today, hope to be "living it" by nightfall.....

http://www.amazon.com/XIII-Century-Gold-Pc/dp/B002E0JRK8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=software&qid=1268156620&sr=8-1

After Actions Review on XIII Century Gold Edition game. I would recommend that folks not spend their money on this game when the likes of Medieval Total War II is available.

This game is pretty limited in scope. Although the graphics are nice and controls are quite similar to MTW II, the game isn't as far reaching geographically speaking as MTW II.

Far less unit types are available, and you can always depend on another good expansion for MTW II. The Kingdoms expansion gives you the scope covered in XIII Century GE and more. There are also a lot of mod sites available online that support MTW II or the Rome Total War series, where you can download the Crusades mod.

Bottom line, it's a cool game, but too limited in focus for that time IMHO.

[Marcus of Ibelin]

Greetings Dear Brothers

I again apologize for my absence.  These past few months have been have been a true rollercoaster around here.  Over that time I've lost my mother to cancer, and welcomed my son into the world.  Extreme highs and lows, to be sure, and the seemingly endless snow only put a further coating of blah on everything.  However, with the thaw of the snow, the approach of the new faire season and some new reading material, I do see the light at the end of the tunnel.  I'm anxious to be out again in support of the Hospital, and perhaps to add the mantle of the Temple to resume this year. 

As always, my brothers...Deus lo Vult!

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

Welcome back Brother. Very sad to hear of the happenings in your life, but joyed at the sound of your "rebirth" in to the Faire season as a Warrior Monk of one of the Orders.

Best wishes to you and yours!

[Lord Clisto of York]

Sorry to hear about your Mother Brother. My prayers go out to you. And as well a new lite of your son to you more prayers and congradulations. Know you this, we all have your back, good sir.

Lord Clisto

[Marcus of Ibelin]

Thank you Frere Cliff and Lord Clisto.  It does feel good to be back amongst you all.   
To share a little bit about my new Squire if I may.  We decided to name him appropriately for our favorite times and hobby, the faire of course.  He was thus named Balin Drake.  Balin for the Arthurian Knight and Dwarf of Middle Earth, and Drake for Sir Francis Drake and my love of the pirate.  Believe it or not, Balian ala KoH and Ibelin was actually the front runner for some time. 

[SirMichael]

Sir Marcus,

Greetings from the Relm of Mentor...I am sorry to hear about your loss but am happy to hear of your new squire. My thoughts and prayers are with you Brother. May your squire live to be as mighty a warrior and as wise & smart as his Knight (and father) is!!! Good luck to Squire Balin Drake. Huzzzzzzzzzzzah Princess Emma of Fayetteville sends her greeting to Squire Balin Drake. She has asked me to convay her blessings to him to grow and learn well.

Agis Quod Adis...Deus Lo Vult
(Do well what you do...God wills it!)

Sir Michael of Mentor
Knight Commander