lwhitehead Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Hi folks I need help with Italian Mediterranean in 15th to 16th timeframe, unlike Europe Italy they didn't have Castles or Knights they had Condottieri and Palaces LW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datepalm Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Start with Braudel, get back to us when you're done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEyedGhost Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 *grabs popcorn* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Marquis de Leech Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 You forgot the pirates, (Yes, it's this poster again). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt b Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 OMG he's back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Richard II Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 3 hours ago, matt b said: OMG he's back! *terminator music* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polishgenius Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 I've just realised: this is Guy Gavriel Kay's early planning stages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jurble Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Abercrombie's Best Served Cold uses the faux-Renaissance Italy setting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Longfoot Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Someone will have to fill me in on the joke here. As a rec though, some parts of Hilary Mantel's excellent Wolf Hall involve Thomas Cromwell's flashing back to his time as a mercenary in Italy and it's quite evocative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt b Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 47 minutes ago, Brother Longfoot said: Someone will have to fill me in on the joke here. The OP has a history of starting threads asking for help for a fantasy book/series based on a particular historical time period, but he never actually asks a specific question, just for "help," generally leading to confusion and snark. I only just now realized this one didn't actually say it's for a fantasy book, I just assumed after the others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckwheat Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 36 minutes ago, matt b said: The OP has a history of starting threads asking for help for a fantasy book/series based on a particular historical time period, but he never actually asks a specific question, just for "help," generally leading to confusion and snark. I only just now realized this one didn't actually say it's for a fantasy book, I just assumed after the others. It is a safe assumption, I would say. Not that the OP is going to come back and confirm, as far as I can remember, he generally posts once and leaves. These threads are fun to read for the snarky responses though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redeagl Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 2 hours ago, polishgenius said: I've just realised: this is Guy Gavriel Kay's early planning stages. I laughed so hard at this, my stomach hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Richard II Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Man, you know I really hope this guy is a troll, otherwise...I mean, what does he get out of this exactly? I guess maybe he could be like a 12 year old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redeagl Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 By the way, what happened to the Samurai and Charlemagne? I promise I will "help" you if you answered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Richard II Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Weren't there also dolphins involved? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redeagl Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Sex dolphins even. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEyedGhost Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 2 hours ago, redeagl said: Sex dolphins even. Is there any other kind? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry of the Lawn Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 I thought you'd never ask. Start with a real world seed - in this case let's go with the Medici family symbol, three hanging orbs. According to popular myth these represent oranges, the trade from which helped create their fortune. The truth however, is stranger yet. Most Medici men had three testicles, and the family jewels were displayed with pride. Later, more prude descendants revised the family history, rigorously swapping oranges for testicles. I think if you start with something in this vein (think the Stark children finding direwolf pups in the snow) that you can't possibly go wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Marquis de Leech Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 9 hours ago, Brother Longfoot said: Someone will have to fill me in on the joke here. As a rec though, some parts of Hilary Mantel's excellent Wolf Hall involve Thomas Cromwell's flashing back to his time as a mercenary in Italy and it's quite evocative. That's just a taster. There is some older stuff too (concerning ideas for Asian-based fantasy), but I can't find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all swedes are racist Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 On 5/5/2017 at 11:03 PM, larrytheimp said: I thought you'd never ask. Start with a real world seed - in this case let's go with the Medicine family symbol, three hanging orbs. According to popular myth these represent oranges, the trade from which helped create their fortune. The truth however, is stranger yet. Most Medici men had three testicles, and the family jewels were displayed with pride. Later, more prude descendants revised the family history, rigorously swapping oranges for testicles. I think if you start with something in this vein (think the Stark children finding direwolf pups in the snow) that you can't possibly go wrong. lmao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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