Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
How would you give a fictional character "villanous" vibes through the design of their weapon? Are there real-life examples from historical times that might hint at the owner's moral character in a fantasy world?
Or does "villainy" even apply to particular designs, beyond the obvious fact that none of them are exactly... nice? Here are my thoughts on that, complete with necro outfit and atmospheric backgrounds for the eye candy. :)
*** Sources / credits ***
Medieval images
manuscriptminiatures.com/tags
Cat 'o nine tails whip
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cat_o%27_nine_tails_National_Justice_Museum.jpg
Article about the use of poisons
hroarr.com/article/were-poisoned-weapons-ever-used-in-medieval-warfare
Tranquilizer
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Air_rifle_with_tranquilliser_dart.jpg
Master thesis on distinguishing wounds caused by serrated vs. smooth blades
https://digital.library.txst.edu/server/api/core/bitstreams/b47fb5ae-1b95-4e6c-b2c1-bab15fe27c83/content
Apothecary herbs background
pixabay.com/illustrations/apothecary-old-herbs-natural-7710926
Paulus Hector Mair's fighting with spiked flails
wiktenauer.com/wiki/Paulus_Hector_Mair
17th century smallsword
mandarinmansion.com/item/dutch-chiseled-iron-smallsword
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Kult of Athena, my favorite online store for reproductions of historical arms and armor, fantasy swords, etc:
kultofathena.com/?koa=259
Where to get HEMA gear and practice swords:
woodenswords.com/?Click=1799
GamerSupps powdered energy drinks and other stuff (I particularly like the SUS snack bars):
gamersupps.gg/Skall
I highly recommend the balms and oils from Beard Sorcery:
beardsorcery.com/?ref=0UEFtHWvZEmtD
Books about history, martial arts, swords, knives, video/audio equipment, and other stuff I recommend:
US - amazon.com/shop/skallagrimnilsson
Canada - amzn.to/2HeOCMA
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How would you give a fictional character "villanous" vibes through the design of their weapon? Are there real-life examples from historical times that might hint at the owner's moral character in a fantasy world?
Or does "villainy" even apply to particular designs, beyond the obvious fact that none of them are exactly... nice? Here are my thoughts on that, complete with necro outfit and atmospheric backgrounds for the eye candy. :)
*** Sources / credits ***
Medieval images
manuscriptminiatures.com/tags
Cat 'o nine tails whip
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cat_o%27_nine_tails_National_Justice_Museum.jpg
Article about the use of poisons
hroarr.com/article/were-poisoned-weapons-ever-used-in-medieval-warfare
Tranquilizer
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Air_rifle_with_tranquilliser_dart.jpg
Master thesis on distinguishing wounds caused by serrated vs. smooth blades
https://digital.library.txst.edu/server/api/core/bitstreams/b47fb5ae-1b95-4e6c-b2c1-bab15fe27c83/content
Apothecary herbs background
pixabay.com/illustrations/apothecary-old-herbs-natural-7710926
Paulus Hector Mair's fighting with spiked flails
wiktenauer.com/wiki/Paulus_Hector_Mair
17th century smallsword
mandarinmansion.com/item/dutch-chiseled-iron-smallsword
*** Merch ***
bonfire.com/store/skallswag
If you want to join Bonfire to start selling your own merch: bonfire.com/welcome/07bb14169c804
*** Support the channel ***
Help fund future videos, get bonus content and access to an exclusive Discord server:
patreon.com/skallagrim
youtube.com/channel/UC3WIohkLkH4GFoMrrWVZZFA/join
Other ways to support the channel by shopping through affiliate links:
Kult of Athena, my favorite online store for reproductions of historical arms and armor, fantasy swords, etc:
kultofathena.com/?koa=259
Where to get HEMA gear and practice swords:
woodenswords.com/?Click=1799
GamerSupps powdered energy drinks and other stuff (I particularly like the SUS snack bars):
gamersupps.gg/Skall
I highly recommend the balms and oils from Beard Sorcery:
beardsorcery.com/?ref=0UEFtHWvZEmtD
Books about history, martial arts, swords, knives, video/audio equipment, and other stuff I recommend:
US - amazon.com/shop/skallagrimnilsson
Canada - amzn.to/2HeOCMA
*** Other social media ***
https://bsky.app/profile/skallagrim.bsky.social
facebook.com/SkallagrimYT
instagram.com/skallagrim_yt
#skallagrim #history #historicalweapons #fantasy #rpg #villain #concept
