Trial by combat (also wager of battle, trial by battle or judicial duel) was a method of Germanic law to settle accusations in the absence of witnesses or a confession, in which two parties in dispute fought in single combat; the winner of the fight was proclaimed to be right. In essence, it is a judicially-sanctioned duel. It remained in use throughout the European Middle Ages and gradually disappeared in the 16th century.
Really beutiful y really like the way you use the medieval icnonografic in a modern was but still lokks medieval really really lovely please keep living in the middle age haha take care great job
Got some unscannable artwork? Own a camera but no scanner? Here's a guide of things to consider in order to effectively take quality photographs of your work. [A tutorial by `fox-orian]
Daily Literature Deviations is a group that is dedicated to bringing literature to the forefront of the deviantArt community. We attempt to accomplish this by daily featuring Literature artists from around the community that deserve the recognition, but are not getting it. Each day we will feature 5 deviations from the Literature categories in a News Article.
In order to support the artists that we feature, we ask that you the news article as well as check out the individual pieces. We understand that each day you may not be able to check out each and every one of the pieces, everyone has their own things going on. We just ask that you make an attempt to help support the growing Literature community.
The Deviousness Award is an accolade which is traditionally handed out on the 1st of every month to one trully outstanding deviant. `Cyantre is one of the most helpful deviants within our community. With a positive attitude and a resourceful mind, you can always find him providing support and encouragement to those in need. Always looking for ways in which he can get more involved in our community, John's positive presence is to be aspired to. A well respected poet, John is a must-have on your deviantWATCH to make sure that you don't miss out on your dose of community inspiration. It's with great pleasure that the Deviousness Award for November 2009 goes to... Read More
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Be nice, send money *o*
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Making life mistakes so you don't have to since 1985.
Another amazing piece.
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So if you care to find me...
Look to the Western sky...
~Tell them how I'm defying gravity.~
I keep flashing the scene from the movie the princess bride in my head though teeheehee
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~Jen
When you're alone, staring up at the moon
Is it staring at you?
~AntiArtTheft
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*HistoryFashionLovers Join. PLZ. We have epic wigs, dresses, tea, and pie...I think. Everyone loves pie. 8D
EQVES FVIT HIC.
The fabulous Dandy Prince Alfonzo announced to his realm, "COMMISSIONS ARE OPEN!"
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When trouble comes, they come not in single spies but in battalions -- William Shakespeare
What one man can invent, another can discover -- Sherlock Holmes
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