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I mean really, could #ezharathetortoiseshellcat get any softer or cuter? #yyc #calgary #alberta #canada #cat #cats #catsofinstagram #tortiesofinstagram #instagood #tortoiseshellcat #picoftheday #tortitude #feline #furbaby #minipanther #cute #boop #boopthesnoot (at Calgary, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgurCuHPvfK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Look at this bad boy. I forgot to take a picture of the information on this arming sword unfortunately. Its cross section is incredibly thin. I’d love to take it for a test drive. Even after ≈ 500 years and heavy edge damage (whether from use or corrosion I have no idea) the point is still eminently serviceable. I’d love to have a high quality replica of it. #france #paris #cdg #swords #sword #history #museum #blade #knight #armingsword #hema #fencing #antique #vacation #summer #summervacation #swordfight #instagood (at Musée de l'Armée) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cgr7S9sp9zy/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Grave effigy of a knight in Carcassonne. I love the detail on the sword suspension and the boots. #france #europe #carcassonne #knight #sculpture #history #hema #grave #effigy #medieval #castle #summer #vacation #summervacation #instagood #sword #armor #armour (at Carcassonne la Cité) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgUjYh6rQV8/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Napoleon’s gotta nice house for sure, but he can’t enjoy it. You can’t take it with you. #paris #france #europe #napoleon #vacation #summer #tomb #history #armymuseum #museedelarmee #memories #youcanttakeitwithyou #picoftheday #instagood #architecture #history #militaryhistory #napoleonstomb (at Musée de l'Armée) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgR-BnZLKSB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The French know what’s up. #france #carcassonne #europe #castle #history #whydontilivehere #vacation #wine #cheese #picnic (at Carcassonne, France) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfzaafPLizC/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Not too shabby! Bronze in #messer at #Anvil2022 hosted by @forgewma! I was pretty sick last week, but still managed to recover and win a #medal in a stacked #tournament. Considering I didn’t think I’d be able to compete at all, every match was truly a #gift. The medal was just a nice addendum to a great day of fights. We are very fortunate to be able to do what we love and have such great fencers from @edmontonhistoricalmartialarts, @edmontongermanfencingguild, @academyofeuropeanswordsmanship, @thccsofficial, and the home team of @forgewma! Thanks to all the fencers who attended and supported us in our nerdy yet savage passion. I also received an impressive welt on my right thigh that will stick with me for quite some time. It’s amazing how some strikes manage to magically bypass all our protective gear and leave some colourful (usually red and purple) “memories” on our bodies. #yyc #calgary #alberta #canada #yycmartialarts #martialarts #medieval #renaissance #hema #fencing #sword #fight #swordfight #tournament #sport #competition #instagood #community #fun #theforgewma (at The Forge: Western Martial Arts) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfQlxN0rpR4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I tend to like old obscure rpgs, but here’s one that’s relatively new and obscure! Wayfarers is one of my “desert island” rpgs. It’s essentially a gritty, point-buy D&D. There are no character classes, just point costs for various abilities, like a very simplified d20 version of GURPS. Its equivalent of modern D&D’s “feats” are much cooler and useful in play than those of 5e and avoid 4e’s feeling of “everyone is a mage”. Hit points are lower, meaning characters and monsters aren’t just giant bags of HP slugging it out until one drops. It also means that abilities that give an extra point of damage are meaningful and stay that way as you level up. Armour reduces damage rather than adding to AC, reducing the issue of un-hittable targets. The skill system mirrors (and predates) the advantage/disadvantage mechanic, so extra levels of skill add to a d20 pool, out of which you pick the highest roll. Simple and elegant. If you want your D&D gritty but flexible, this is the game you want. #yyc #calgary #alberta #canada #rpg #game #dice #games #gamer #tabletop #roleplayinggame #dnd #d20 #fun #polyhedraldice #dungeonsanddragons #tabletopgames #ttrpg #book #wayfarersrpg (at Calgary, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfGAEYqLRJv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Here’s another #treasure I picked up a while back. The GURPS 2nd Edition box set was a great game. It’s easy to understand, not too dense, and with the addition of the Fantasy supplement and Bestiary shown here, gave you more than enough to work with for years, even if the bestiary was a little anemic. Overall, it’s lighter than subsequent editions, and the lower powered characters make it easier to learn, since you don’t have a ton of abilities to figure out and track right away. Compared with the modern GURPS Dungeon Fantasy box set, where characters start out very well-developed, this seems easier to deal with for beginners. #yyc #calgary #alberta #canada #dnd #games #gurps #fun #fantasy #roleplayinggame #instagood #collection #collectibles #dungeonsanddragons #picoftheday #collectibles #books #tabletop #gaming #boxset #tabletopgames (at Calgary, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/CeH1Grrpp7K/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Here’s the #infamous tome that was a main focus of the #satanicpanic of the 70’s & 80’s! The AD&D DMG (1979). Evangelicals were freaking out and pearl clutching over the “satanic” imagery, even though it’s an #efreet on the cover. 🤦‍♂️ Penned by Gary Gygax in his florid writing style that fans refer to as “High Gygaxian”, it’s still a fantastic read on running games, and its famous “Appendix N” which details the literary influences that gave rise to D&D is probably the best introduction to fantasy fiction ever. I picked this up in January, another lucky find in excellent condition: still shiny, with a few pen marks inside. The controversial cover was later replaced with the reprints (the “orange spine” series, see image 4), but I like the original better. 👍 #yyc #calgary #alberta #canada #dnd #adnd #dungeonsanddragons #advanceddungeonsanddragons #fun #rpg #game #tabletop #tabletopgames #tabletopgaming #creativity #books #collectibles #collection #fantasy #fantasyart #dmg #dungeonmastersguide (at Calgary, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd4CpSUPd_n/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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#getfuckedalberta I’m sure all the doctors Kenney’s pissed off don’t want to move to BC and live like this when the grass is still brown in Calgary. What a dummy. #SMFH #bc #gulfislands #ocean #beauty #welcomehome (at Pender Island, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc1ah4TpvQA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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#Theodorathefreelancebulldog met her #brother (@_rocco403) for the first time today! He’s a year older, but they share a lot of the same mannerisms. Rocco’s mom managed to capture Thea in mid-air catching her favourite ball too! Rocco is such a great pupper, too. Thanks for the invite, Ria! #yyc #calgary #alberta #canada #dog #puppy #dogsofinstagram #siblings #bulldog #englishbulldog #frenchbulldog #freelancebulldog #community (at Nose Hill Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcMSBmKJQuQ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I polished up my old Heimrick #longsword yesterday! It’s quite a beast, perfect for adding a little bit of weight to my cutting pattern practice. It’s nearly #indestructible! I got it way back in 2006, before modern feders were a widespread thing. It’s ideal for pell work, which can be hard on more flexible trainers. I don’t think he’s in business anymore, which is too bad. These things are tanks, and certainly have their place in #training. #yyc #calgary #alberta #canada #yycmartialarts #martialarts #medieval #renaissance #sword #swordfight #combatsports #sport #oldschool #hema #fencing #buhurt #memories (at Calgary, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZsCcUcvZFu/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Griffin the Savannah Cat: August 1, 2003 - January 24, 2022 My little buddy is gone. Not that he was actually little: 20 lbs of solid predatory muscle in his prime! Being his guardian has been the greatest honour of my life. If there ever was a magical creature, it was Griffin. He was incredibly patient and kind with his animal housemates, albeit mercurial and vain when the mood struck him. He came back from being paralyzed in his hind legs from a severe spinal injury, to jumping on furniture again during the last year of his life. Talk about resilience! He was truly one of a kind, and my life is infinitely richer for having known him. Farewell my friend. I miss you terribly. #griffinthesavannahcat #inmemoriam #cat #savannahcat (at Calgary, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZLi4kxLc7O/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Nothing ever really changes with edged weapon combat. From Lecküchner (1482) to Egenolff (1531) to Meyer (1570) to modern day (ugh, how is it still 2021?), the science of hitting without getting hit in return remains largely unchanged. #yyc #calgary #alberta #canada #yycmartialarts #martialarts #medieval #renaissance #sword #fight #swordfight #hema #fencing #dussack #messer #knife #training #history #fun #manuscript #people #instagood #picoftheday (at The Forge: Western Martial Arts) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYAkqYJlzOD/?utm_medium=tumblr

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I recently went home to #novascotia, and there’s great #HEMA there too! I was lucky enough to train with a dozen of the fine folks at @medievalswordplaycanada. What a great club! I was treated to top quality instruction by Colin, a skilled #fencer with an incredible amount of knowledge. I’ll definitely be back! #yyc #canada #yhz #martialarts #medieval #sword #fight #swordfight #fencing #longsword #renaissance #sport #combatsports #fun #training #community #people #instagood #yycmartialarts #medievalswordplaycanada (at Medieval Swordplay Canada) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXOy9ZzPpn2/?utm_medium=tumblr

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@twelvegaugetim worked us through some #bareknuckleboxing tonight! Here is some work with focus mitts. Punching never gets old! #yyc #calgary #alberta #canada #yycmartialarts #martialarts #selfdefense #selfdefence #boxing #bareknuckle #combatives #fight #sport #training #instagood #fun #punches #punchesinbunches #bkb #mma (at The Forge: Western Martial Arts) https://www.instagram.com/p/CW7fYgtrFM6/?utm_medium=tumblr

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“The Third Wrestling: Strike your lower arm over that of his, seize also with the second hand and shift the foot of the same side to the rear. And throw him in front of you on his face.” - MS Dresd.C.487, early 1500s. Last Thursday we worked on the Third Wrestling, sometimes attributed to Sigmund Ringeck. It is essentially the same as the technique described by Fiore dei Liberi in the 1400s, whose manual images are used here. Here we have Matthew demonstrating the technique with the fabulous “good uke” Tavis. #yyc #calgary #alberta #canada #yycmartialarts #martialarts #medieval #renaissance #history #wrestling #grappling #jujutsu #ringen #armbar #hema #fencing #fight #combatsport #sport #fioredeiliberi #clinch #fun #fun #people #instagood #historicaleuropeanmartialarts #theforgewma (at The Forge: Western Martial Arts) https://www.instagram.com/p/CW1-5N5Fhei/?utm_medium=tumblr