Sharp end goes in the other guy.

Gentle Readers,

Since it was just me and Craig today, we decided to work on some of the spear plays from Gladiatoria and then a couple more from some other sources. Interestingly, most if it seemed to be tactical advice as opposed to actual weapon actions which is interesting. As far as we can tell, the rules of the combat seem to require that the combatant has 4 things: a shield (a small pavaise), a spear, a sword and a dagger. In order to draw the sword, it appears to be necessary to drop either the spear or the shield, although there was at least one image where the sheild and sword were held in the left hand while the spear was made ready for throwing. So, I don't know.

Anyway, it was lots of fun even if we didn't do any freeplay.

Right now, I'm procrastinating packing for Coronation. I have a pretty good idea of what I want to bring but I've not managed to get my butt over to the closet to pack it. Sad really. Part of me is really hoping that the power will still be out at work tomorrow but Hydro Ottawa is pretty with it and so that will likely not be the case.