#halyard

[silneynart]

Whom does thine heart beat for?

Inspired by this post

This was meant to be a valentine's day illustration but ended up taking a bit longer, haha

Featuring my knight OCs Halid and Rudyard

[ltwilliammowett]

Halyard

In sailing, a halyard/ haulyard is a rope used to hoist a ladder, sail, flag or yard. The term "halyard" derives from the Middle English halier ("rope to pull") in the 1620s, with the last syllable changed by association with the English unit of measurement "yard".

Sailors hauling on halyard onboard the 'Parma', 1932

Halyards, like most other parts of running rigging, were classically made from natural fibres such as manila or hemp.

For longer pulls, a halyard shanty was often sung to achieve an even rhythm for a smooth pull.

[roughridingrednecks]

Halyard

[gouachemole]

Widow’s Walk, from my story Halyard. Do you see anything unusual? 👻

[keepingitneutral]

“ Halyard” chair, Hans Wegner for Getama, Denmark, 1950s

[gouachemole]

Meet David. He’s just moved to Halyard and he’s not sure what to make of it.

[gouachemole]

Mercy, from Halyard.

[gouachemole]

Welcome to Halyard, a quiet coastal New England town with a number of historic houses. Just be warned—some of their previous residents haven’t moved out.