Showing posts with label Terry Pratchett. Show all posts
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Tuesday, March 18, 2014

On Pens That Gave Swords Something to Swing At



I don’t know what it is about swords, spears and arrows that fascinates me. To me, nothing beats witnessing a good charge down a rocky slope, hooves pounding, voices roaring, spears flashing, and a line of the enemy standing firm, shields raised, spear points bristling.

Nothing, except for some good vanilla ice cream and a whole Monday of relaxation after getting back from a three hour commute. That’s something else, entirely.

But, on swords and stuff? There’s almost nothing that can surpass that sort of thrill. I mean, just look at this:




Tell me you don’t feel good now, and in the mood for a LOTR movie. I know you do.