What Is A Rapier?

What is a Rapier?

A Rapier is a one-handed, thrust-centric sword common to the Renaissance. The word first begins to be used in France in the late 15th century, referring to swords as an “Epée Rapiere,” and it continues to see common use into the mid 17th century, and even into the 18th century in countries such as Spain.

Common sub-types of Rapier include the swept hilt,

cup hilt,

pappenheimer,

and ring hilt (also called a seven ring, or some variation thereupon,)

and the rapier is likely the weapon which has the most manuals written on its use. Contrary to popular belief, Rapiers are not particularly light swords, sometimes weighing as much as longswords, up to 5 lbs/2.25 kg.

-mod Armet

"It was raining and snowing, so there was no sun, which I was very happy about."

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The AO3 Tag of the Day is: When people are happy that it’s raining

In French, Vanellope and Tracer are voiced by the same person.

Was watching some clips of Wreck-It Ralph and couldn’t help notice the similarities of Vanellope’s glitching and Tracer’s warping.  So here’s the quickest of sketches.

Detail of Portrait of Princess Sibylle of Cleve, 1526, by Lucas Cranach the Elder  (1472-1553)

Et voici un fanart, cette fois de la série de romans de Pierre Pevel Les Lames du Cardinal (aux éditions Bragelonne ou SF Folio). Je viens de terminer le tome 1. J’ai mis un peu de temps à rentrer dans l’histoire, car il y a beaucoup de personnages à introduire, mais une fois qu’on plonge dans l’intrigue, impossible de le lâcher ! J’ai hâte de lire la suite ! Alors de quoi ça parle ?! Eh bien, les lames du cardinal sont un groupe d’espions du cardinal de Richelieu qui vont reprendre du service. Au premier abord, on se dit que c’est un roman de capes et d’épées mais pas que !! Car Pierre Pevel mêle aussi à ces intrigues une dimension fantastique, car les humains vivent étroitement avec des dragons !! J’ai beaucoup aimé ce mélange de capes et d’épées et de fantasy (un peu comme dans la Rose écarlate, quelque part…). Pour ce fanart, j’ai décidé de dessiner un des personnages qui m’intrigue beaucoup : Saint Lucq ! Je suis dans ma période “beau ténébreux mystérieux,”, haha !! Avec un petit dragon noir ! Voilà, je lirai la suite des aventures des lames avec beaucoup d’impatience en tout cas !! 

Crowley :

I wanna be the very best. Like no one ever was ! Armageddon is our real test. Saving the world is our cause ! Oooh ! We will travel across England, Searching far and wide. The Antichrist to understand The power that’s inside !

Good Omens ! It’s you and me, I know it’s our destiny ! Good Omens ! Ooh you’re my best friend, (not related to Queen) In a world we must defend ! Good Omens ! A heart so true ! Our friendship will pull us through !

Gotta save the world ! Gotta save the world !

Aziraphale :

Every challenge along the way, With courage we will face ! We will battle everyday, To claim our rightful place ! Come with me, The time is right ! There’s no better team ! Hand in hand, We’ll win the fight…

Crowley:

You’re enough a bastard to be worth liking !

Both:

Good Omens ! It’s you and me, I know it’s my destiny ! Good Omens ! Ooh you’re my best friend, (not related to Queen again…) In a world we must defend ! Good Omens ! A heart so true ! Our friendship will pull us through ! Gotta save the world ! Gotta save the world !

GOOD OMENS !