If you write fantasy or are in the process of writing fantasy you probably think of medieval weapons are going to have in your created world. The modern reader of fantasy is very knowledgeable when it comes to weapons and armor and you want your writing to be accurate and make sense when it comes to weapons. They are often a large part of the story. In this article I explain some important things about medieval weapons, how to do it well, and I look forward to some of the most popular types of weapons.
Insynchronously with the world
In the world we live in a very personal way with sticks and stones, has the weapons we have now, and this is something you really need to be higher in your letter. We have progressed as stone, copper and bronze, then iron, steel at the end. Now we have composite materials such as Kevlar. The most important thing to realize here is that the weapons were the skills and knowledge of the gun manufacturers. If you are going to havehave sophisticated weapons in your novel or story, to have the support again. And steel is a good example of this. It takes a great deal of knowledge and skills to make steel, and if you have the world of huts made of straw and wood does not make sense to have these weapons as they appear from nowhere. In summary the weapons you have in your novel in the world you've created in the form. Another thing to consider is availability. If you are using Iron then there should beIron mines in your world. Availability of materials is also an important factor. Our world has gone through an extended Iron Age because iron was very accessible and easy to work.
A medieval arms race
Weapons, armor and tactics are always to each other in a state of equilibrium. How to improve metal-working and better swords and weapons are made for the other side of the coin is that the best armor is also made. Keep this in mind. Better blacksmith and forging skillsnot only weapons but also of armor and fortifications. Attack and defense will benefit equally and there is always a balance. This is a medieval arms race that is always on the move still in balance.
A philosophy of weapons writing
One of the greatest dangers that fantasy writers can fall into, is super-weapons that can have incredible powers. Often these powers are left on the weapon through magic. It 'too easy, you have an old swordIt was a magical Dwarven blacksmith took a kite caught fire and the sword used to harden the magical sword like no one else has ever forged hardened. This is not only fun to write and maybe fun to read, you should do your best to avoid situations like this. It 'too easy access to things like this can be used as a means to let you out of difficult situations. Remember, all to be in balance, and everything has a purpose. If you have a weapon, say that your swinging hero, and isextraordinary powers, you should balance this with something. How much does this gun or sword? He swings bringing danger to the wielder? There is a fatigue factor? Consider this. It also adds the size and enthusiasm for history. When our hero hesitates to use the sword, a dimension of the drama of the story adds. He better have a good reason to use it.
Our development of weapons
Here's a look approximately like the weapons developed in our world and keep in mind that theTrue development is closely linked to factors such as the development of forges and improvements in the science oven. Hotter and hotter the oven better focus and bellows that what really moved metal working forward. Woodworking technology has played an important role in the development of weapons. Strong and manipulating trees were critical for mounting ax heads and other types of weapons.
The oldest metal-working and easiest has been done with copper because copper is soft,malleable and easy to handle. But he had a limited use of arms for the same reasons. It 'was reasonably sufficient for short daggers but could not be involved in a long sword. Weapons production began with the discovery of bronze, a mixture of 90% copper and 10% tin (or 10% gold) in advance. This development has seen a big step forward in arms, daggers and could be much longer or as long as a short sword. But these short swords were predominantly for stabbing with the point.Bronze was very effective as a weapon to push Dirks, daggers, short swords and spears, but they were not very effective for keeping and edge and blow. Bronze ax heads mounted on wooden handles were very popular. They saw a lot of use and were very effective.
Iron had a dramatic effect on the weapons. It 'was readily available, easy to work, and was easy to sharpen. The great impact that this had weapons to make it easier and more widespread. The greatDevelopment in the use of iron was the discovery of cold forging in which metal is heated and hammered rather than melted and poured. This technique made iron stronger, less brittle and more reliable than bronze weapons. Iron was the metal of choice for many centuries because of these factors and their relative frequency.
Steel is a substantially better metal for weapons and armor. It 'a lot harder than iron but has a certain degree of flexibility and resilienceif it is claimed. This spring he returned much more resistant and durable under normal use. Steel is simply iron, carbon is added during the forming process. This carbon is often in the form of coal. And this art of making steel requires a significant amount of skill, because the right amount of carbon must be added, and the steel must be adequately remunerated. (Hardening of the process of heating and cooling the fire with water). Steel brings weaponsnew heights, because they are used to make weapons more durable and can hold an edge very well, even on one side. One aspect of steel in the great struggle is the impact it has on the speed of the fight. Weapons, which means lighter and stronger fighter can move much faster. This was an important aspect of the arms race.
And the culmination of this development may lie in the caliper. It 'a weapon that is extremely light but very strong. It 'pretty thineffectively used as a thrusting weapon, but still a margin that can be used for the reduction. We may be able to this a further step to take the paper, since it is a thrusting weapon only that can be performed very quickly and is used to find even the smallest gaps in the armor of the opponent.
Types of weapons
Here is a brief look and explanation of some common medieval weapons.
Dagger - The first effective metal weapons. Originally used only as a thrusting weapon, but asDeveloped expertise in metal carrying an advantage and could be used for the reduction. Daggers were the ancestors of swords.
Dirk-A long dagger that could be used to push and shortening. They were often cut by the blades of the swords made. They ranged in length from 6 inches to 22 inches.
Sword - There are huge differences of swords, but usually is sharp with a steel hand gun on both sides, and effectively both as a weapon of cut and thrust.
Katana -Japanese sword with a curved edge on one side. Used effectively for both thrust and cut.
Scimitar - A long curved sword that is sharpened on one side more effectively than primarily an edged weapon.
Two-handed Sword - a large sword, which is typically 60 to 70 cm in length. It 'was heavy and required two hands to perform effectively. Required to run a man over what kind of medium large sword, and can be a very effective weapon in the fight against wrinkles of fightersand especially against foes wielding pole arms. It 'was used in a limited from a fight, even if a sword had so often wrapped section at the bottom of the sheet so that the carrier can clog and more control in close combat situations.
Pole Weapons - These are exactly what they sound like - weapons mounted on the ends of poles. When used consistently, could a group of combatants with pole weapons are a huge attack or defense. Pole weapon could also generateenormous power through its long wings. They were also often used against combatants on horseback. A halberd is a good example. Usually had an ax to cut a push point, and a hook, used to be able to break down an opponent with the head of a horse.
Mace - This is a one-handed weapon that has a wooden handle and a ball of steel or iron, at the end of it. Sometimes this metal ball has spikes. It 'was effective as a weapon for crushing and could generate enough power forbreak an opponent's armor. The spikes could penetrate the hardest armor.
Flail - this is a weapon of wood treated with a length of chain. At the end of the chain was a ball bat with or without studs. When he swung generated huge
Strength and a scourge of the applications has been its ability to achieve and the opposing plate.
Axe - Axes were an effective weapon that could be created with moderate metal working skill. This is because the dark could be larger and haveshorter than necessary to maintain an edge. This head is usually attached to a wooden handle. Axes came in many variations, usually on one side on one side and the other with a point. Some axes had edges on both sides and a point on the tip of the handle upper end of thrust.
Even if you're writing fantasy and creating a fantasy world you still have the world in ways that make sense and you need to give your weapons an authentic feel the earth. This means that they must adaptWorld that is built and have rules that make sense for the reader who probably has considerable knowledge of medieval weapons, how they are made, and how they are used to follow.
