Today, ghost stories are shared around campfires and bedsteads as sources of entertainment and have little to do with religion.…
Should Medieval Fantasy Be Historically Accurate?
Should modern renditions of the Middle Ages be realistic or historically accurate? When asking this, let’s remember that there are…
Is the Fantasy Wizard Trope Realistic?
Wondering how a fantasy wizard can possibly be realistic? Let’s look at history to find out!
Used Books Victoria BC | Collecting Old, Vintage Books
Welcome to my post about used books Victoria BC. Sometimes we can have a strong habit all our lives and…
Heraldry Terms Still Useful in Creative Writing Today
From “deshaché” and “esteté” to “decressant” and “bretesse,” I imagine these heraldic terms from medieval coats of arms would be especially useful to the literary grimdark or litHEMA fantasy writer. Enjoy!
A List of Medieval Textiles, Furs & Leather Fabrics
Here’s yet another thing that proves medieval people were much more sophisticated than we give them credit for–a long list of materials used in clothing, bedding, napery and drapery (with pictures).
LitRPG, Grimdark & LitHEMA (a meditative ramble)
Everything has a polar opposite–everything!–and so if such things as LitRPG, where common sense and practicality are completely ignored, can…
Why Fantasy Swords belong in Fantasy (not elsewhere)
Comparing the classic medieval arming- and long-sword to a generic fantasy one.
Why Fantasy Armor is Unrealistic
Before you hit me with “realism in fantasy only means consistency“, consider that ancient and medieval people knew what they…
Understanding the Second Renaissance with a List of Equivalents
In The “real” Second Renaissance, I tried to demonstrate why we might be living in what I would call a rapid…
Dinosaurs had FEATHERS & Castles were Plastered & PAINTED! (Myths in Hollywood Movies Rant)
When will you learn Hollywood? *shakes my fist*
Small Beginner’s Tip: How to Block or Parry a Sword Thrust (LARP & HEMA)
It’s my goal to get so clear an understanding of life in the Middle Ages that one might wonder if…
Realism in “Chansons de Geste” – Magic & Myth in the Legends of “Charlemagne” & “Roland the Valiant”
In my quest to paint a perfect image of medieval times for myself, I, with wide eyes, enter such chansons…
Who Decides What Becomes Literature? Understanding Literary Fantasy (from an outright amateur’s perspective)
If a masterpiece of artful and amazing prose on the human experience never reaches the public eye, is never praised…
A List of Historical Military Terms (60+ Rare Words)
The “real” Second Renaissance: Revival, Progress and Cooperative Nationalism
Millennials are no longer making the same unethical and environmentally-damaging mistakes made by our predecessors in the Industrial Revolution. Thinkers,…
Medieval Mythbusters: 9 YouTube Channels To Make You Never Look At Medieval Fantasy The Same Way Again
Fantasy’s Everlasting Quality: A Service You Can’t Get Anywhere Else
A meditation outloud.
Magical Realism plus Medieval Fantasy equals what? Historical Fiction with Magic or something totally new?
Have you ever wondered?
A Different Way to Study History: Do Dates and Names even Matter?
Here I am going to recommend a unique way of studying history and ask the question, why, in schools, do…
Crusading to bring “Truth” to Medieval Fantasy Movies, Books & Games
Speaking to a subconscious need many of us inherently possess.
What is medieval fantasy for adults?
When we were children it was easy for us to become enchanted by stories and films that were riddled with…
A List of Interesting Interjections and Archaic Exclamations! Te Deum!
Somewhere in the Caribbean…
A List of Archaic Adverbs (updated Aug 2018)
Adossé (from heraldry) “back to back” – Example: His coat-armor emblazoned two lions adossé. Affronté / Confronté (from heraldry) “facing one another”…
Brigandine vs. Brigantine vs. Barkentine vs. Barquentine vs. Barque (Brain Bubblegum)
How To Triple Your Vocab In A Year!
I could just say ‘keep a dictionary by the toilet’ and end this article there but I actually found a…
An Innovation in LitHEMA
Lazar, Lazarus, Lazaret, Lazarette vs. Lazaretto (A “Lazy” Comparison)
Whether you’re a poet looking for words that start with L or a student trying to understand what a lazarette…
The Three Rules of LitHEMA (Literature about Historical European Martial Arts)
Rule 1. SHOW HEMA IN ACTION: Grappling! Rondel daggers! Poleaxes! Niches in armor! LitHEMA, although some authors may or may…
Vintenar vs Vintner vs Verderer
VINTENAR Vintenar means, in medieval England, a leader of a score of footmen, more specifically a leader of twenty draft…
Springalds versus Ballistae – What is the Mechanical Difference?
This is not a historical lesson with dates and events, but a mechanical lesson to explain the physical differences between…
LitHEMA Short Story: “The Siege Within”
FLAP, FLAP WENT the webbed feet of a mother duck up a muddy, arrow-riddled bogside. The planets and stars of…
The Perfect Day for a Medieval Fantasy HEMA Nerd
I didn’t know or care what a perfect day was until I unintentionally experienced one. It was a day off.…
GUAR versus GAUR | Yes, that’s seriously the topic. Isn’t this so sad? But funny?
The other day I added guar to my Book of Words. Then I thought, wait … am I getting guar…
Thinking of becoming nocturnal? Here are a few pros and cons plus some things to consider.
As an introvert author in Victoria BC Canada, being nocturnal was GRAND at first. There’s a 24/7 grocery store a…
A List of 40+ Synonyms for “Horse” with their Unique Definitions (updated 2018)
Palfrey – a compliable horse for casual riding, especially by women. Mule, hinny – the offspring of a male donkey and a…
The Estoc | A Sword without an Edge
An estoc, used from the 14th to the 17th century, is an edgeless two-handed sword designed specifically for fighting against…
Fauld vs Tonlet | Medieval Armor for the Waist
Faulds and tonlets are both pieces of armor worn below the breastplate to protect the groin and waist, but some…
How to Load and Fire a Musket or Flintlock Pistol (explained briefly with appropriate jargon)
Part of the research I had to do for a book included learning how ‘muzzleloaders’ operate. So now I’ll briefly share…
The Swordbreaker | A Dagger to Catch Swords
A swordbreaker is a dagger or shortsword with deep notches on one side of the blade, used for catching and grappling…
The Goedendag | A Spear & Club Combination
Used historically by militia in the Franco-Flemish War of the 14th century, the goedendag is the combination of a club and a…
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Click the link below to subscribe to Sir Eveland’s mailing list and receive “A Quarrel for a Quarrel,” a dramatic…
The Perfect Blend of Fantasy and Realism – through a new author’s eyes
In my niche, a popular argument is circulating. Should fantasy be more realistic? One side believes fantasy should take pride…
Why I think reading is better than watching movies or playing video games. How I plan to help others think the same.
I am a convert…. Well, sometimes I slip … but I’m still proud to be a convert. Here is my…
What do I accomplish by writing books?
RAN by Akira Kurosawa (1985) is the best siege warfare movie I’ve seen so far.
This morning I watched Ran (directed and written by Akira Kurosawa) and I must say it nearly made me cry! Lately I’ve…
Young Sir Eveland shows you the Four Basic Guards or Stances with two-handed Longswords or Bastard, hand-and-a-half Swords: the Plow, the Ox, the Roof, the Fool. (How to hold a Claymore)
While reading this please keep in mind I am still an amateur and would only like to show an entry-level…
My ideal sub-genre: hemapunk
My ideal genre would be a sub-genre of historical fiction called hemapunk. Hema as in H.E.M.A or historical European martial…
Man Predicts the Second Renaissance
I believe there will be a second Renaissance in our lifetime. I can see signs of its coming every day.…
“Our Bloody King” | A Medieval Siege Poem
This is a poem I kept from one of my many unpublished fantasy stories. He stormed out from his castle…
The Bird of Wellimgale, a small tale
A wench was wandering down a wynd when a pauper begging for pence stopped her to broach of the Bird of…
Farming Upwards: How to Address the Rising Demand for Food with Urban Agriculture
Timothy RJ Eveland 2014-11-30 (As this topic is being discussed more often, I felt obliged to release a paper I…
Family Day Speech
If you’ll allow me to be metaphorical, I’d like to send out my Family Day wishes. Here in Canada, it’s…
Farmer’s Paradise: A Murder Mystery Short Story I wrote after high school
Farmer’s Paradise by Timothy RJ Eveland (One of my very first stories from college) (A mom, dad, and son are having…
NEW WORLD DEFENDERS 1492: Exploring a Disease Free World
Timothy RJ Eveland NEW WORLD DEFENDERS 1492 Exploring a Disease Free World If diseases like smallpox did not exist during…
Is Sustainable Development Paradoxical?
Is Sustainable Development Paradoxical? (Development and Sustainable Development) People claim that sustainable development is possible and thriving; however, this paper…
My Law
This is the law that I have recently created for myself ~ “It will be as it shalt, but thou…
