DEERCREEK MANORBy: Page Stein, Kaitlyn Yale, and

Mo Ostrowski

Fighters

Knights

Main fighters Started training when they were young Very skilled Came from noble families Wealthy enough to buy nice, protective

equipment If they preformed well in battle, they

were given more land or an advance in the social hierarchy

Mercenaries

Often used in battle Paid fighters Usually came from different countries Not as loyal

Our Army

We have a total of 10,000 fighters 6000 are mercenaries 3000 are homegrown knights 1000 are serfs under feudal obligations

Our Mercenaries are paid an extravagant amount to ensure their loyalty and their utmost fighting abilities

Our knights have been trained since they were very young under the best trainers we could find

ArmorOnly wealthy people could afford armor

From the Earlier Middle Ages

Chainmail armor, consisting of thousands of interlocking rings woven by hand to form shirt, coif, or leggings

Under the metal armor the knight wore a padded garment called an aketon or gambeson

Shield made of leather covered wood Helmet

From the Later Middle Ages

Plate armor Used as reinforcement to the chest and

shoulder Later used to cover the whole body

Our Armor

Our fighters use a full body set of armor that is made out of plate armor Will keep them better protected

Weapons

Lords and Their Weapons

Daggers - Short pointed knives Flail - A jointed weapon consisting of a spiked or knobbed

steel head joined by a chain to a short wood handle

Maces - Maces developed from a steel ball on a wooden handle, to an elaborately spiked steel war club

Falchion Sword- generally made from iron with steel edges, single edged blade with a slight curve, 37 - 40 inches long

Great Sword- two-edged blade, 50 - 72 inches long,  primarily used for cutting or slicing an opponent and was capable of cutting off the limbs or head of an enemy in one stroke

Long Sword- Cutting Weapon, used for cutting or slicing an opponent and was capable of cutting off the limbs or head of an enemy in one stroke

Lord’s Weapons

Flail

Mace

Our Lords

Our lords are each equipped with a great sword

Each lord also is able to carry a weapon of their choice, either in place of, or with their supplied weapon

Knights and Their Weapons

Lance - A long, strong, spear-like weapon. Designed for use on horseback

Heater Shields - The 'heater' shields, strongly associated with jousting knights. These were smaller as they complimented full suits of armor and were suited to horseback

The Targe (or Target shields) were the traditional Scottish round shield

Battering Rams

Kinght’s Weapons

Battering Ram

Heater Shields

Our Knights

We have a number of knights that are assigned to the battering rams

The other knights each carry a shield, and most are on horseback

They use a weapon of their choice

Serfs and Their Weapons

Battle Axes Maces Billhook Caltrops Flail Halberd Longbow Boes Crossbow

Serf’s Weapons

Halberd

Caltrops

Relics

We have 3 relics that are blessed by the pope that we can use to help us in our battle

DEERCREEK MANOR FIGHTING TECHNIQUES

Manor Features

Concentric Walls

Last line of defense Three layers of walls Sieges could not get through all sets of walls

before they were killed by the army People would go to the inner set of walls if

there was an attack To strong for sieges to break through all of

them

Moats

Deep, wide, water filled trench Circled all the way around the castle Made it hard for seiging armies to get

their battering rams up against the castle Armies would try to dig under the walls

of castle, a moat would prevent this from happening

Drawbridges

Large wooden bridge that connected the castle to land (over the moat)

This would be down in times of peace It would be put up if an army was

attacking, making it impossible for them to get in

Portcullises

These were large iron gates that raise and lower vertically

They were located at both ends of tunnels that lead into our castle (this was the only way in and out)

When our castle is being invaded, we would close the inner gate and wait until the invaders are inside of the of tunnel, then close the outer gate, making them completely vulnerable

Battlements

These were crenellated shapes at the top of a castle that make it extremely easy to shoot arrows and other weapons down at an invading army

Mining and Sapping prevention

Castle is built on solid rock Impossible to dig under the walls

Fighters already dug ‘counter mines’ Our men can dig into the attackers tunnels to

either kill the sappers or to set fire to the pit-props to collapse the attackers' tunnel

Fighting Techniques

Mounted Sword Techniques

In this picture, the rider in the front has the other in a hold, and his right hand is gripping the blade.

Mounted Sword Techniques

The rider in the front has blocked his enemy by ramming his sword handle against his enemy’s elbow.

Mounted Sword Techniques

The knight in the back grabbed the enemy’s sword, and he is about to launch a very powerful strike.

Mounted Sword Techniques

The rider on the left has stopped the swords handle, and is about to strike the enemy with a dagger.

Battle Season

 Spring to autumn, by early-spring all the crops would be planted, which would free the men for warfare

During this time it is easier to live off the land

Weather is good during this time

Supply Caravans

These were caravans carrying supplies for the armies.

It could travel by land, sea, or rivers.

Siege Warfare

Weapons Ballista- purpose was to throw arrows, either

one at a time, or multiple at one time – VERY accurate

Battering ram- used to break through fortification walls and create an entry point for fighters

Catapult – used to hurl things long distances

Siege Weapons

Ballista

Battering Ram

Catapult

Siege Warfare

Siege tower- rectangular shaped and sat on four wheels, built higher than the castle walls to allow archers to shoot into the castle or fortress

Helepolis - tall square tower that was supported on four wheels, The lower stories held machines used to throw projectiles (large stones). The middle section contained catapults for throwing darts (large spears). The top section was used for throwing smaller stones and smaller catapults.

Manned by 200 soldiers Soldiers can propel it without taking a direct hit from the

enemy

Siege Weapons

Helepolis

Siege Tower

Mining and Sapping

Involves digging a tunnel under the walls of a fortress

Mines reinforced with wood for support When the tunnels are finished they will

be filled with explosives Breaks down the fortress wall and allows

our fighters an entrance point Protection provided for the miners so

they cannot be harmed from attackers above

Naval Army

Army of 100 boats 10,000 serfs used to power all boats Ram out boats into enemy boats so the

fighters can get onto the enemy boats and fight the enemy

No cannons because they are too heavy and often cause fires onboard the ships