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endure and survive

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"All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them." Justin ~ 20 ~ Male
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Size comparison of Y’gathok, the Ceaseless Hunger and Bjorn, our level 20 Goliath Barbarian.

Hey quick question: why the FUCK do you have that

Imagine, from out of nowhere, your dm casually slapping this thing down on the table like any other encounter.

“Yeah, the fight will start in a sec, uh…I’ll give inspiration to whomever helps me get this fucking box out of my car.”

Please watch this reveal video it’s kickass

FUCK ME  the reveal video

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threefeline

“CHRIS??????”

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tanoraqui

“Um, I don’t think our plan is gonna work.”

Always reblog Y'gathok

DM:*Pulls out Y’gothok* *Turns on “Open Your Heart” by Crush 40*

Wow that DM really goes above and beyond

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odin-n-out

So finals have got me down and I’ve decided all I want for christmas is to be as happy as jeff goldblum in a multi-colored cat sweater

We are….less than close to our goal…..

WOOOOOOOOAAAAAHHH WE’RE HALFWAY THERE

OH MY GOD

OH MY GOD

OH MY GOD

Hey everyone I just want to say

We did it

Live your dreams 2k18

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inky-duchess
Fantasy Armoury: Swords

I love swords. Love them. Swords are to fantasy as walls to a castle. You need your swords to battle dragons, usurpers, knights and wizards. So lets go into the armory and learn about swords.

Anatomy of a typical sword

  • Crossguard: This is the part of the sword between the hilt and blade. This protects the hand.
  • Blade: The sharp end, duh
  • Hilt: This is the part you hold. Also called a grip.
  • Pommel: the end of the sword attached to the hilt. This can be decorated as you like.
  • Fuller: this is a hollow running up the sword. Debates go on whether it is made to reduce suction or make blood run off quicker or to make the sword more dynamic.
  • Edge: the sharpened sides of the blade. Can be singular or double.
  • The point: The pointy bit at the top. Stick them into the person (jon snow logic)

Types of Swords

  • Claymore: This is the Scottish Gaelic version of the Great Sword. It is a heavy sword with a long reach
  • Longsword: Medieval and Renaissance weapon commonly used with with two hands.
  • Bastard sword: It is a cross between a long sword and a great sword because it is a half a foot extra. It belongs to the Longsword family of swords.
  • Gladius: an ancient Roman blade used by gladiators and then legionaires. There is no crossguard. It is also called a shortsword. Made for stabbing rather than slashing.
  • Xiphos: double-edged, single-handed sword used by ancient greeks. The blade is commonly leaf shaped made for slashing.
  • Sabre or Rapier: This is a slender blade used by fencers. This blade might not be able to hack a head but its light weight makes the blade an asset in speed.
  • Katana: The Japanese samurai sword. This is single-edged and the blade is hammered thin. Made for speed and deadly sharp.
  • Scimitar: a curved blade with a singled edge.

Sword Moves

  • Advance - to attack, going forward.
  • Deflect - engaging sword with your own and pushing it away
  • Empty Fade - jumping backwards as if to retreat then attacking.
  • Front Guard - the sword is held in front of your face.
  • Full Iron Gate Guard - the sword is halfway between your legs, angled right.
  • Half Iron Gate Guard - the sword is held before your left leg.
  • Lunge - leaping forwards while feet are in the same stance.
  • Pass Back - moving your front foot into the rear position.
  • Pass Forward - moving your rear foot into the front position.
  • Pivot - Rotating 180 degrees, keeping dominant foot stationary.
  • Retreat - a movement backwards.
  • Shed - to allow a sword to slide away off your sword.
  • Short Guard - the hilt is at your hip and the point is forward.
  • Step Across - Rotating 180 degrees, crossing feet and spinning.
  • Tail Guard - the hilt is at your hip and the sword is behind you.
  • Two Horn Guard - pommel is at your chest with the sword pointing out.
  • Window Guard - a guard where the hilt is at your ear and the sword points forwards

Things to remember about swords

1. When drawing your sword, the scabbard is on your opposite hip.

2. If a sword is two-handed, use two hands. Don’t try be cool. You will cut yourself.

3. Swords are sharpened using a whetstone and polished with oil clothes. Water rusts them. Look after your swords.

4. Swords can stick to to scabbard if the air is icy. To prevent it, you can line your scabbard with leather.

5. Practise with a blunted sword first. Blunt swords are used in tourneys.

6. Defense over Attack. Better to defend rather than attack.

7. Shields are your friend in defence but hamper your ability to attack.

8. Sword to size. Smaller and weaker swordsmen(women) can’t any wield heavier swords. Bulkier and stronger swordsmen(women) can wield heavier swords. Match sword type to body type.

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anywigwilldo

Reblog, click the picture, and prepare for battle.

after a while i became convinced that the words were mocking me

Nothing happened. 

I WAS PROMISED A BATTLE

*throws down gauntlet*

Edit: Went back. This is the best thing to happen to my dashboard ever.

Reblogging again because my followers need to see this. To be clear, rebog, go to your actual blog, then click the picture. 

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penandpage

aight

OH MY GOD I WAS NOT EXPECTING THAT

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thornsword

DO IT

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20053

WOW IT REALLY IS SOMETHING FREAKING GOOD PLEASE CHECK IT OUT

YES!!!

someone DMed me this and it’s so cool lol, though I didn’t do as well as I would’ve liked lol

Oh?

Let’s seeeeeee

I hope this works

OMG IT DOES: for the record try it on desktop

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The fact that we can accidentally bite the insides of our cheeks has to be the biggest design flaw of the human body.

NO SORRY IT’S THE FACT THAT OUR TRACHEA AND ESOPHAGUS CROSS AND BRIEFLY OCCUPY THE SAME HOLE DOLPHINS DON’T HAVE THIS PROBLEM.

WE ONLY GET ONE SET OF ADULT TEETH THAT ARE DESIGNED TO LAST MAYBE HALF OUR EXPECTED LIFESPAN

OUR LOWER BACKS ARE STRUCTURALLY FUCKED FROM MAKING A SHITTY TRANSITION TO BEING BIPEDS

INTELLIGENT DESIGN MY ASS, BUT AT THE VERY LEAST WE’RE NOT HORSES

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stephendann

“In conclusion, the humans were extremely angry until they saw the horse, and then thought ‘Well, that bastard’s got it rough, this ain’t so bad’“

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topshotpicks

Tumblr needs more of this….whatever this is.

Is this the same artist who made the original for this

how women actually are

OH MY GOD IF I DON’T EVER REBLOG THIS IT’S PROBABLY BECAUSE I’M DEAD

mother fuckin macys sale

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writebastard

Her name is Doris. Here’s the artist. And here’s more Doris:

I have a physical need to reblog this every time.

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