This is for those of you who enjoy some (modest) measure of realism in your fantasy scenarios, be it fictional writing, tabletop RPGs or video games. Which historical arms and armor would make the most practical sense for a short, agile character who is not as stout and tanky as a dwarven warrior?

Here is my perspective on that, informed by experience with HEMA (historical European martial arts). Applies to halflings, hobbits, gnomes, and similar species. Hope you enjoy the atmospheric background... that took unreasonably long to render. :)


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Ewart Park bronze sword by Neil Burridge
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14th century medieval knight's rondel dagger by Tod Cutler
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Qama / kindjal by Devil's Edge
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Munich Town Guard sword by LK Chen
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Tizona 17th century Spanish cuphilt rapier by LK Chen
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"Highland Storm" by The Slanted Room Records
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