Fort polk is in louisiana not alabama as the author wrote. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. He is instructed in both the arts of war and scholarship and upon reaching majority decides to leave the monastery to rejoin his family and the world. The accolade sword of the knights templar museum replicas. And non of the knights used lances, all just swords. After finishing the coq rouge series, guillou wrote a trilogy about arn magnusson, a 12th century folkung who was forced to become a knight templar. The knight templar is the most expensive film ever in scandinavia. Arn tempelriddaren is an epic film based on jan guillous trilogy about the fictional swedish knight templar arn magnusson. Aug, 2011 arn grows up in a monastery were his natural talent for swordsmanship is discovered and nurtured by a former crusader and knight templar. Vintage masons knight templar sword 1880 by a armstrong compart 38 in. Therefore, a sword is both a device of murder and a mobile altar. While it was entertaining and actionpacked i enjoyed the templar ww ii nazi twist, it was hard to look past many of the errors just one example. It was important to approximate jan guillous tale closely and arn s sword was designed based on descriptions from the road to jerusalem, as the english version of the novel is called. The knight templar the new world ironclad the last legion clash of empires agora the eagle centurion sword of war valhalla rising 4.
The knights templar order was established in 1118 to ensure the custody of the holy places and to protect the pilgrimage routes. Like the rest of their next generation lineup, this sword is not based on any particular original but instead incorporates features from several originals, giving a fine example of its type. Arn was born in 1150 and at the age of 5, he had an accident and was believed to be saved thanks to his mothers prayers to saint bernard of clairvaux and sent to a monastery where he spent the next twelve. This was the first book by this author that i read and i came away disappointed. Once youve seen the films 9 minutes however, you sit back with a feeling of having seen it all before. Goodreads members who liked the sword of the templ.
After alot of time and alot of hard work i am proud to finally present this sword. In the middle ages our hero and main character arn is born in the swedish highlands, where different clans are fighting each other. Sep 05, 2009 the knight templar crusades trilogy is a series of books about the fictional character of arn magnusson, written by jan guillou, sweden. The series is written by swedish author and journalist jan guillou after finishing the coq rouge series, guillou wrote a trilogy about arn magnusson, a 12th century folkung who was forced to become a knight templar.
This is a great film with a good script, strong performances, a fine supporting cast and some great action. New artwork on th cover and discs themselves integrate. As soon as a battle had ended, knights fell to their knees seeking redemption for the brutality they had just unleashed, and their swords, held like a crosses, were raised to the heavens. I love playing skyrim and a love to read the books of arn the knight templar, written by jan guillou, and also the movie. If youre never watched the film, i thoroughly recommend an evening in to view it. Also non of them used shields, carrying hem on the back. The knights of templar is a group of nine men who dedicated their services to the king and to god, to protect sojourners during their pilgrimages to and from the sacred land. The development of the subplots however has been cut so viewers are still left feeling dissatisfied.
If you liked kingdom of heaven youll like arn its as simple as that. The series is an account of the life of arn, a person who becomes. And then there is the old, armor is only for show, arn gets killed by glancing blow with a sword. Knights templar sword toledo swords offers a selection of fine quality knights templar swords and related templar accessories. He met brother guilbert, a former knight templar, who instructed him in the use of the sword and the art of medieval war in the holy lands. I think you should change your weight to be 10 lbs, because the blades 1h swords katanas are the same weight.
Our templar swords can be used for display or for battle reenactments, each reproduction is created to the specifications of the original. The knight templar swedish title arn tempelriddaren. The knight templar sees its second bluray release from entertainment one in this twodisc package, but the shifts in content arent really enough to deem this a double dip, really. The complete series is definitely the version to watch. Arn the knight templar movie replicas kult of athena. The series is written by swedish author and journalist jan guillou. The knight templar from the movie arn come these high quality limited edition replicas. Many blade collectors possess the templar sword because of its holy statue from the middle ages. It was important to approximate jan guillous tale closely and arns sword was designed based on. In this lavish historical epic set in the middle ages arn, the knightly son of a swedish nobleman, must journey to the holy land on horseback as a sentence for falling in love with a forbidden romantic partner, cecilia, who in turn, is banished to spend the rest of her days in a convent.
Arn the knight templar was a surprise hit as a historical movie based in medieval sweden and telling the story of a noble youth who becomes a templar to atone for a forbidden love affair. Steam workshop the sword of arn, the knights templar. Dec 05, 2016 from the magnificent movie arn, the knight templar. The most common knights templar sword material is metal. It was important to approximate jan guillous tale closely and arns sword was designed based.
The accolade sword of the knights templar from atlanta cutlery on vimeo. These knights were very poor and only lived in poverty. Templar larp sword, larp weapon, cosplay sword, larp gear, theatrical sword, larp prop, templar knight larp foam sword. The movie is based on a trilogy by jan guilou, available in english. As they became more powerful knightly order, they became extremely wealthy individuals. The prior of the convent, father henri, told arn to witness for himself the outside world, and only after that would he be able to take the eternal vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about knights templar sword. Knights templar decorative sword knights templar vault. From the magnificent movie arn, the knight templar. It was important to approximate jan guillous tale closely and arns sword was designed based on descriptions from the road to jerusalem, as the english version of the novel is called. The crusades trilogy is a series of novels about the fictional character of arn magnusson.
Arn s sword is based on a type of sword in use in 12thcentury europe, when the film is set. Arn, the son of a highranking swedish nobleman is educated in a monastery and sent to the holy land as a knight templar to do penance for a forbidden love. The best swordsmiths from windlass steelcrafts spend hours on each blade, hand forging the high carbon steel blade for optimal balance, quickness and durability. The knights templar formed near the end of the first crusade, around 1112. In a hail of fire and flashing sword, as the burning city of acre falls from the hands of the west in 1291, the last templar opens it is a secret that has been hidden for more than a half centurythe clues have been scattered across. The knights templar order reached its maximum splendour in the th century. Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. The series is an account of the life of arn, a person who becomes witness as well as catalyst to many important historical events, both in his homeland of gotaland, sweden and in the crusader. Mod i play since years and is my almost favorit item ingame. Albion europes arn sword website film swords is proud to announce through our partnership with albion europe, that we now offer the sword and. Great sword, it is better looking than the 1h sword in the the knights templar weapon armory mod, however that sword is 10 lbs.
Yet, neither time nor distance can lessen arn s pain. The knight templar oct 03, 2011 one of those againsttheodds historical dramas the title character is fictitious that, when it isnt laborious. See more ideas about knights templar, knights templar books and knight. The templar sword, by albion armorers, is intended to recreate a classic knightly singlehanded sword. The knight templar oct 03, 2011 one of those against the odds historical dramas the title character is fictitious that, when it isnt laborious. Arn grows up in a monastery were his natural talent for swordsmanship is discovered and nurtured by a former crusader and knight templar. Peter johnsson who works as designer for albion modelled it on a type of sword being used at the end of the 1100s. Dec 04, 2011 arn the knight templar was a surprise hit as a historical movie based in medieval sweden and telling the story of a noble youth who becomes a templar to atone for a forbidden love affair. John masonic ceremonial sword gd white handle 5 out of 5 stars 2 product ratings 2 product ratings 33 templar crusader knight of st. The knights templar was a large organization of devout christians during the medieval era who carried out an important mission. The accolade sword of the knights templar was a sword worthy of the grand master who used the sword to knight a loyal member into the templar holy order. I like both but think this is a better story than koh. Arn knight templar is a tale of abiding love, set in a time of religious intolerance, deep hatred and bloody holy war.
Arn is driven away in punishment from all he knows to join the ranks of the knights templar during the crusades after making many enemies by humiliating and defeating the kings champion in a fight to preserve family honour. The real arn swedish knight templar the templar knight. With joakim natterqvist, sofia helin, stellan skarsgard, michael nyqvist. Albion europes arn sword website film swords is proud to announce through our partnership with albion europe, that we now offer the sword and dagger models albion produced for the arn films. In a hail of fire and flashing sword, as the burning city of acre falls from the hands of the west in 1291, the last templar opens more.
Among the last bastion of gods holy warriors determined to save jerusalem from the muslims, arn magnusson of the knights templar is renowned as a man of compassion, strength, and faith, even among the enemy saracenssaladin. It was set to rival the huge hollywood historical blockbuster epics of recent years such as kingdom of heaven, gladiator, braveheart or king arthur. In real life they would have only weighed 34 lbs, but that is not the standard in skyrim. The knight templar is a series of books by swedish author jan guillou, also known as the crusades trilogy, and a film or two, in scandinavia. These decorative display swords have an unsharpened 27 inch stainless steel blade, a faux ivory handle and an antique bronze finish cast metal guard featuring the famous knights templar seal and cross. The film was released to cinemas in sweden on 17 december 2007 and the sequel, arn the kingdom at roads end arn riket vid vagens slut, was released august 22, 2008, but both films were combined into a single cut for the. The sword includes a custom, matching wooden scabbard covered in top grain, heavyduty dark brown leather and matching period belt with solid metal fittings. See more ideas about knights templar, antiques and knight.
Kult of athena swords af28 albion arn templar sword the limited edition arn templar sword is a licensed reproduction of the one used in the movie arn the knight templar. Arns sword is based on a type of sword in use in 12thcentury europe, when the film is set. As a novice blacksmith this was a big step for me and im really happy with the end result. I am mentioning the book because the main thing you will notice if you watch the movie is that most plot lines are only initiated in the movie and will need to find their resolution later. Knights templar ceremonial sword in engraved sheath w engraved bladeames co. The templar sword penetrate leather and chainmail armour because of the shape of the blade. The limited edition arn templar sword is a licensed reproduction of the one used in the movie arn the knight templar. Displaying 1 to 5 of 5 products new products for february knights templar store. A second version arn knight templar extended version 9 mins has more dialogue. Filmswords is a company makes medieval decorative swords as seen in the movies.