Recent content by Philippjs

I feel that it's worth mentioning that many ledgends have basis in fact, and that storytelling has over-exaggerated the truths over time. Take King Arthur for example, his is a ledgend of Knights of the Round Table, a wizard, and a magical sword. It has been suggested (or even proven) by...

I was wandering how a longsword was made when they where still exclusive to upper-class nobles during the medieaval times. Wasn't the edge made of harder steel and the centre made of softer steel? Also, how does swordplay actually work? I've gatherd that it isn't a matter of smacking the edges...

I'd mix the supersitions of the people with the religion, perhaps even having them come from the relgion. Also worth considering is the role of religious leaders in your society. Wars have been started over religions in the past, and in a medieaval time religions where chosen by the King, rather...

I googled "Fantasy writer's forum"

Just quickly saying hello before I wonder off to do some other internety thing. I'm Phil, I'm 16, and it's more a love of fantasy and good stories than writing that drew me into writing. I've never really got off the ground before now, so I joined these forums to get a learning curve on good...