On October 4, Signum Corvus had the pleasure of attending the Deed of the Red Knight – a historical reenactment hosted by La Compagnia della Rosa nel Sole in Hastings. In addition to a historical campsite with a roaring campfire and on-site armourer, the event reenacted group battles and several combat scenarios including a battle for a bridge, protecting a fortress and conducting a forest raid. The event was a massive success and those of us who attended had an incredible ti

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