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Title: Greetings, Noble Knights
Post by: Sir Marcus on 2013-03-27, 19:21:54
Allow me to introduce myself.  I am Sir Marcus.  Or to the poor souls that do not understand the things I do, just plain old Mark. I found this fine place via the Book of Faces.  I know Frater de Beaumanoir from there and his Beausant Brotherhood, where, as you may have seen, I've been known to represent the Hospital. 

Historically I tend to lean towards the late Dark Ages and early Middle Ages, but I admit I'm a sucker for most things medieval.  I've always been fascinated by armor, I've just never "made the leap" so to speak (in this galaxy anyway).  I am always looking for new companions in this hobby, as I tend to be the only one around here that seems interested in it.  I'm only just now exploring the possibility of joining the SCA.  My wife and I have avoided it up till now due to silly things like ex-husbands and such, ;) . 

I am an avid costumer, and as I hinted at earlier, I have armor of the Empire from that galaxy far, far away.  However, I tend to be more of a collector of costumes I fear, as I have a job that doesn't allow me ample time to enjoy them.  That combined with a 3 year old apprentice, I'm lucky to get out 2 or 3 times a year. 

All that being said, I'm looking forward to learning more and perhaps one day joining your ranks. 
Title: Re: Greetings, Noble Knights
Post by: Sir William on 2013-03-27, 19:27:07
Welcome to the forum, Marcus...you are in good company here.  I see someone might be a fan of Bernard Cornwell- fate is inexorable. 
Title: Re: Greetings, Noble Knights
Post by: Sir Marcus on 2013-03-27, 19:48:49
You are correct, Sir!  I found the Saxon Chronicles last week and have already read the first 5 books.  I havent read that voraciously in a very long time. 
Title: Re: Greetings, Noble Knights
Post by: Sir Wolf on 2013-03-27, 21:42:51
huzzah and welcome
Title: Re: Greetings, Noble Knights
Post by: Lord Dane on 2013-03-27, 23:19:53
Welcome Sir Marcus (even if repetitious). :) Here's another famous movie quote you might recognize from a fellow Hospitallier:
"What God requires of you is here (pointing to the heart) and here (pointing to the mind), and what you choose to do with them every day, will make you a good man ... or not." (One of my favorite lines from Kingdom of Heaven)
Title: Re: Greetings, Noble Knights
Post by: Sir Marcus on 2013-03-27, 23:44:30
Ahh yes.  I love that quote:

I put no stock in religion. By the word ‘Religion’ I have seen the lunacy of fanatics of every denomination be called the ‘Will of God.’ Holiness is in right action, and courage on behalf of those who cannot defend themselves, and goodness. What God desires is here…(points to head) and here… (points to heart) and by what you decide to do every day, you will be a good man. Or not.


It was most likely David Thewlis' performance as the Hospitaler that drew me toward that Order when I decided to do my Crusader. 
Title: Re: Greetings, Noble Knights
Post by: Thorsteinn on 2013-03-28, 00:21:21
Welcome!

Where about's in this big world are you?
Title: Re: Greetings, Noble Knights
Post by: Sir Marcus on 2013-03-28, 00:49:03
Omaha.  Or as we've taken to calling it this year, OmaHoth. 
Title: Re: Greetings, Noble Knights
Post by: Sir Edward on 2013-03-28, 00:57:27
Welcome to the forum!
Title: Re: Greetings, Noble Knights
Post by: Thorsteinn on 2013-03-28, 02:41:04
Omaha.  Or as we've taken to calling it this year, OmaHoth.

Ah! I stopped the night there in 2011 on a work trip. Ate at Anthony's Steakhouse off 72nd St. Best steak I've ever got in a restaurant.
Title: Re: Greetings, Noble Knights
Post by: Ian on 2013-03-28, 03:23:10
Omaha.  Or as we've taken to calling it this year, OmaHoth.

Find a tauntaun and keep warm!  Welcome to the forum!
Title: Re: Greetings, Noble Knights
Post by: Sir James A on 2013-03-28, 03:46:41
Hail and well met!
Title: Re: Greetings, Noble Knights
Post by: Sir Gerard de Rodes on 2013-03-28, 07:58:03
Welcome and good speed to you Sir Marcus.
 Did I read correctly, that you do not yet own a harness of medieval iron?? :o If this is the case I fear you have found us just in the nick of time...........now come in, take a seat, open your purse and lets have a friendly chat with the Modern Chivalry boys ;)
G.
Title: Re: Greetings, Noble Knights
Post by: Sir Wolf on 2013-03-28, 11:42:37
ah yes... how i do love to spend other peoples money! it is a great hobby of mine
Title: Re: Greetings, Noble Knights
Post by: Sir Marcus on 2013-03-28, 12:45:35
Thats one thing we've got going for us, Thorsteinn; We have some good steak!

Ian, I prefer a nice warm AT-AT.  ;D

Sir Gerard, that is correct.  I do not own anything beyond mail, helm and sword.  Perhaps I can correct that over the coming year, yes?  Heh. 

Thanks for the warm welcome, Brothers.
Title: Re: Greetings, Noble Knights
Post by: Sir William on 2013-03-28, 15:43:54
You are correct, Sir!  I found the Saxon Chronicles last week and have already read the first 5 books.  I havent read that voraciously in a very long time. 

The Saxon Chronicles are very well written...I'm finding this is the case for everything of his I've read.  The Warlord Chronicles deal with Arthur (in a way that seems more historical than say, in Excalibur), the Grail Quest is set in the Hundred Years' War (probably my favorite series thus far- his descriptions of the warfare, particularly the contributions of archers is very well done), the latest book 1356, actually includes Poitiers (the series opens with the trek toward Crecy) and he has a one-off about Agincourt, also well done.  As a kid, I used to read his Richard Sharpe books and loved them, and never made the connection til I read the Grail Quest- which my wife surprised me with.

You might also like Follett's "Pillars of the Earth" and sequel, "World Without End".  I'm a voracious reader sir...and especially of late, it has been mostly medieval fiction.

I'm currently re-reading The Red Knight by Miles Cameron...if I re-read anything you can be assured its a damn good book.
Title: Re: Greetings, Noble Knights
Post by: Sir Brian on 2013-03-28, 19:10:38
Hail and well met and Welcome to the forum Sir Marcus! :)
Title: Re: Greetings, Noble Knights
Post by: Sir Marcus on 2013-03-28, 21:04:57
Greetings to you, Sir Brian.

Sir William, have you read any Stephen Lawhead?  His King Raven trilogy is quite good.  It's set after the Norman invasion, and tells the story of Robin Hood as if he's an ousted Welsh prince fighting the Normans.  Another good "Dark Ages" story.  After I read the last Saxon Chronicles book, I intend to dive into the Warlord series. 
Title: Re: Greetings, Noble Knights
Post by: Sir William on 2013-03-28, 21:26:48
King Raven?  I'll look that up on my Kindle tonight, thanks for the suggestion.

My first encounter with Arthur and his Knights was in Bulfinch's Mythology- was a present I got for my 10th birthday.  Naturally you can understand how a young kid might be fired up to become a knight.  After having read the Warlord Chronicles (2 or 3 times at this point) I have to say that this rendition of Arthur is my favorite.  In fact, there's a line used to describe Arthur at one point that just hit me: odi et amo, excrucior - which translates to 'I hate and I love, it hurts'.  How profound is that?  Wait til you read it, you'll totally get it.

Huh.  I'm thinking once I finish TRK, I might give the WC another whirl...I think for you it is a nice segue and you'll know what I mean when you read it, I'll not give anything else away.
Title: Re: Greetings, Noble Knights
Post by: SirNathanQ on 2013-03-28, 22:46:07
Welcome, Brother Marcus! I too am a member of the Beausant Brotherhood, though I wear the mantle of the Teutonic Order.
Always good to see another Military Order guy!  :)
Title: Re: Greetings, Noble Knights
Post by: Sir Edward on 2013-03-29, 14:05:26
ah yes... how i do love to spend other peoples money! it is a great hobby of mine

You and me both. We're such bad influences. :)
Title: Re: Greetings, Noble Knights
Post by: Sir Marcus on 2013-03-29, 20:54:38
Greetings Brother Nathan!

Sir Edward, Sir Wolf...I am a bad enough influence on myself, believe me.   ;)