Recent content by Futhark

I've read a lot of military history and, if memory serves, the ancient phalanx was superseded by the discipline and flexibility of the Roman legions. I read somewhere that a powerful infantry requires a strong central government to support them like the Roman Empire. The introduction of horse...

'..carruca, a four-wheeled wagon, and the carrus, a four-wheeled goods wagon. The essedum was a war chariot...' A Brief History of the Celts - Peter Berresford Ellis - Google Books. Just saying, if the elves influenced the Celts, then maybe some of their old names might be appropriate. Oh, I...

You're more than welcome Chessie. Once upon a time I wouldn't have shared information like that about myself but, as I experienced months in an elevated manic state, I basically cooked my brain and lost my mind. For a guy who could play chess thinking 5 steps ahead to not even be able to beat...

HI THERE! This is a great place to find motivation, and there are many wise and wonderful people that will surely aid you in your quest, as they have for me and many others. CupOfJoe: I'm pretty sure that's about snakes.

I'm sorry I really didn't want to comment. I've been following this thread and I've read it and re-read it. Maybe it's me, but I can't find any 'pushback', only constructive feedback from genuine, well-intentioned people. I think this forum and its members are a credit to the 'wider...

I had a psychotic break 5 years ago (I'm bipolar) and became a little suicidal after the medication started working. It can be a long and difficult recovery, but with the love and support of my wife and children I am in a better place. The only advice I can offer is to accept help wherever you...

I just learnt something about grammar. Thanks and yay for me.

COJ got me thinking. Maybe the wolf is injured, and that's why she was abandoned by the pack, and Lisa can feed her til she's better, and that's how the bond gets formed?

So, watching the Vikings TV series reminded me of a book(s?) that I read a looong time ago. I can't remember the main character, the author or the title (helpful aren't I?). I think the MC was called Leif or Shaef, or something like that. He loses an eye like Odin, travels the otherworld...

I would hazard a guess that a human crying would be interpreted as 'prey in distress' by a hungry wolf, but that's me.:cool:

In ancient times people had little to no knowledge of other countries, besides those that border them or that they trade with. My fantasy world is earth sized and, because I'm big on realism, I started with tectonic plates and the formation of the continents. However, I have only 'world built'...

Of course. He sees the silhouette of SR and follows that back down the timeline, taking notice of And following the trail. Thank you.

So, I'm guessing that the wizard is opposed to the angel's agenda? If that's so, then perhaps he could have had a hand in B's decision to remove his purpose. Also, B could be unaware of the side effects. That way you could keep the punishment if you want, and the struggle becomes trying to...

To answer skip's question, they originally met on the trip to the capital to begin their respective careers. This happens at the same time each year, as new initiates are inducted. I changed the story so it begins a little later, just after they settled in. I hadn't thought they might have a...

Usually, I think, when working on a plot there are interlocking parts that are key points in the story. Then you change some stuff to make it better, but after reviewing the key points, you realise that some parts are now missing. The wheels fall off, so to speak. This happened to me...