Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
If you had to fight goblins, trolls, ogres, and even just other humans, in a fantasy setting like DnD for instance, what would be some reasonable choices in weapons? And if there is a vast arsenal of options inspired by many real-life historical eras, why would anyone bother with design from an earlier stage in the evolution of arms and armor?
Is choosing between a Bronze Age or Viking Age sword and a Renaissance basket-hilt even really much of a choice, or more like a no-brainer?
I dicussed this with Matt Easton @scholagladiatoria while hanging out at his place, and it was quite a fun topic to nerd out about. Also a good excuse to show off a bunch of different swords and a nice pollaxe. :)
Whi knows, might be useful inspiration for your worldbuilding in tabletop roleplaying, fiction writing, character design in video games, etc.
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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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If you had to fight goblins, trolls, ogres, and even just other humans, in a fantasy setting like DnD for instance, what would be some reasonable choices in weapons? And if there is a vast arsenal of options inspired by many real-life historical eras, why would anyone bother with design from an earlier stage in the evolution of arms and armor?
Is choosing between a Bronze Age or Viking Age sword and a Renaissance basket-hilt even really much of a choice, or more like a no-brainer?
I dicussed this with Matt Easton @scholagladiatoria while hanging out at his place, and it was quite a fun topic to nerd out about. Also a good excuse to show off a bunch of different swords and a nice pollaxe. :)
Whi knows, might be useful inspiration for your worldbuilding in tabletop roleplaying, fiction writing, character design in video games, etc.
*** Music credits ***
Outro:
"Highland Storm" by The Slanted Room Records
theslantedroom.github.io/steve.yee
Used with artist's permission
*** Merch ***
bonfire.com/store/skallswag
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Help fund future videos, get bonus content and access to an exclusive Discord server:
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youtube.com/channel/UC3WIohkLkH4GFoMrrWVZZFA/join
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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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twitter.com/_Skallagrim_
facebook.com/SkallagrimYT
instagram.com/skallagrim_yt
#skallagrim #scholagladiatoria #fantasy #fantasyweapon #swords #historicalfantasy #realism
