So I didn't expect so many people to be interested in seeing the analysis so I'd like to give you a lil update on what I've been up to and how it's gonna look.
Regarding the area where bannerfall takes place is rather tricky because we have an official map with other locations and it doesn't really fit anywhere realistically, so I'll point out possibilities (?), but mostly focus on the folklore and myths stuff rather than concrete territories.
When it comes to the when, I plan on making a timeline from the beginning of the middle ages up to the latest possible point bannerfall's story could've happened, then explain inventions, changes and cultural shifts as they appear chronologically.
I also plan on less analysing but more pointing out certain design/weapon/motif choices when it comes to each character.
Finally I will post a summary on both Tumblr and Twitter with the more in-depth stuff as an additional document.
I understand Bannerfall is mostly a fantastical SMP and could not realistically take place in our world so take this analysis simply as a way of appreciating the references to real life events (+ disproving Apo's 1342 statement)
Also keep in mind that this will take time as I am but a humble student and have to learn/research the majority of these things from scratch.
All in all this is my work thus far (don't worry I have more drafts and timelines made, but they just look very chaotic):