Girls With Swords!, For Erin

[GeorgeL]

Well THAT is a different thread but I do have 2 self bows, 2 cross bows and a really REALLY nice powerful horse bow too.

And I'll fight naked so you won't need the bodkin. Pf would you prefer me in furs?

kisses

willowfall

Any of my Spartans would be eager to confront you Willowfall... There is nothing more exciting for them than stand proudly victorious over a naked warrioress...

 

[malins]

Well, knights to be had to spend a certain amount of time in prayer before becoming a knight, and then there's the scene of Lucius Vorenus in a vigil before a God before he gets a promotion.

This could be similar....

Yes it could be a ritual consecrating her for an important role... a very special task for a female warrior.
What could it be?

Two rival tribes, of a warrior culture that values honor over everything...
... the idea of suing for peace is abhorrent to both of them.

Still they are smart enough that some conflicts aren't really worth it to be carried to the bitter end.

That is when one side consecrates a warrior-maiden in a special ritual,
and sends her out alone against the enemy.

It is expected, that even though she will fight seriously and valiantly
.. she will of course be rather quickly overwhelmed.
(and if she injures or even slays someone beforehand, there are no ill feelings) ...

Now if the other side takes her alive,
and answers by sending a war-maiden from their own ranks, in similar manner...

... that is the signal that an offer for peace negotiations has been accepted, and talks can begin.

It is almost a bit like bride-swapping between tribes.
Just that before the pinning down, stripping & rape there is a bit of swordfighting

However, when the two parties arrive at a mutually acceptable settlement,
the treaty will be signed with the blood of both sword-girls, to consecrate it.

 

[TheLimey]

Here, maybe, is where my like for girls with swords comes from. I was... Nine?... when Kate Bush released Babooshka as a single, and this was the look she used for the single..

 

[TheLimey]

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It is almost a bit like bride-swapping between tribes.
Just that before the pinning down, stripping & rape there is a bit of swordfighting

However, when the two parties arrive at a mutually acceptable settlement,
the treaty will be signed with the blood of both sword-girls, to consecrate it.

I do have to ask, how is the blood obtained? It seems such a waste of sword-girls if they are killed at the end.

Perhaps they are tied together, suspended by the wrists and whipped by a member of each tribe, until the blood flows and the blood of each mixes with that of the other..?

 

[malins]

I do have to ask, how is the blood obtained? It seems such a waste of sword-girls if they are killed at the end.

True...
It doesn't take much blood to sign a contract!

I might imagine myself and the enemy warrior-sacrifice, ...both of us bound to a frame or x-cross.
In the middle of a grounds where a feast celebrating the peace will occur.

Perhaps the tradition of honor requires,
that satisfaction is only found,
when each warrior has blood of the enemy on his blade.

These are not huge armies, rather tribal bands
A pint or so should suffice, to put a few drops on every man's sword...
With that ceremony complete, the women of both tribes join in,
and wild dancing commences.

The tribes do want fresh blood sometimes,
not only on their swords but also for their family lines.

So the tradition for this feast is ... no question is ever asked,
about the provenance of any child conceived during this meeting of the tribes...
if anyone doubts, the chieftain recognizes them as 'Born of the War God' and adopts them.
Mixing the tribal bloodlines also offers the chance of perhaps turning a peace into a more lasting alliance.

At the center of the dance and orgy, of course,
are we, the sword-girl sacrifices
(we were never meant to win the fight, we were offerings)
Each of us free for use, by all members of the opposite tribe.

The chieftains and priests will know,
what is to be done with us,
when the morning comes.

 

[Gibbs505]

Swords 13-1

 

[Gibbs505]

Swords 13-2

 

[Gibbs505]

Swords 14-1

 

[Gibbs505]

Swords 14-2

 

[Gibbs505]

Swords 14-3

 

[ShadowWolf]

Swords 14-2

Wonderful representation of the katana with the beautiful Japanese lady and her tattoo

 

[malins]

probably my favorite here, ... her purpose is not fighting but some kind of entertainment I guess.


Jollyrei has mentioned sword-girls planning their own demise, but painting that kind of target on yourself is a bit over the top!

 

[Gibbs505]

Swords 15-1

 

[Gibbs505]

Swords 15-2

 

[Gibbs505]

Swords 15 -3

 

[Jollyrei]

Love this one! Shamelessly grabbing.


Considering what she's doing now with this sword, I think we've just figured out why she's wearing an eye patch.

 

[ShadowWolf]

Swords 15-1

The first one has 2 swords of fire the sword and the lady. I also agree with what was said about the the 6th one.

 

[ShadowWolf]

Swords 15-2

Fantastic detail and imagination on the 5th one

 

[ShadowWolf]

Swords 15 -3

Very high quality on the elf warrior

 

[Gibbs505]

Swords 16-1