u/Bordothebuilder

I made a bamboo and rope armor just for a goof. Had the idea riddling in my brain for a while.

Tested it with different weapons, it's good against slashing but weak to piercing due to all the gaps.

Can hold up surprisingly well against bludgeoning, more than you'd think, but not too much, it's still bamboo.

Good for marauding in the forest roads of east Asia in the middle ages, robbing random peasants, stealing pigs and such, not much else.

Good lvl1 goon equipment, that's all I'll say.

Hello friends, I'm relatively new at trench crusades, I love the idea and the aesthetics so I wanted to contribute (writing, painting, cosplay) , especially because the medieval knights in WW1 hits close to home (pictured, actual trench crusaders) and wanted to give input to the fandom from my countries perspective. My disappointment was immeasurable when I saw the map (last picture)

I'm use to that western media doesn't know much about the Caucasus and its ancient nations, so often I have to fill the gaps. I couldn't find much written about it in the lore, but then I saw the map that showed Armenia and Georgia under Demonic cultist influence, which is really INSANE when you consider our history and culture, especially when bloody Trebizond is free! A FAKE COUNTRY MADE UP BY GEORGIA!

Trebizond is just rubbing the salt in the wound.

Some might say: "why are you mad? Many other parts are also under demon rule, what makes your part of the world any more special"

Thanks for asking someone, this is reddit so I won't hold back!

1. Regions history

What I have learned of Trench Crusade lore, it integrates a lot of historical elements in the world building, like the first crusades that opened the gates of hell.

By that time Georgia was at its most powerful. Using the distraction of crusades, King David the builder freed and United All of South Caucasus from the Turkish forces distracted by the crusades, long before the lores cannon event!

Strongest point was during King Tamars rule, who expanded the Empire and created Trebizond empire as a pseudo state under her protection and put her nephews, the Byzantine royal family as a puppet state. Trebizond had more Georgians and Armenians than anyone else. one can not exist without the other.

So the Demonic forces would come at the strongest point in Regions history, after Glorious victory and growth. If bloody Vladislav the Poker can stop the demons, two of the most powerful kings who were canonized as Saints, King Tamar, mother protector of all Christians in the middle east and King David, the Sword of Messiah would no diff the Demons!

Only Reason Georgia lost its dominance was the mongols and later Timur the Lame, butcher maniac and the closest Demon lord declared Jihad against all Georgians and invaded 8 times. He still failed. Man built thrones out of the skulls of his victims, we survived him, we would withstand some imps!

2 Religious history

In this world, at least the Abrahamic religions are presented to be real, including Christianity, so why would Armenia and Georgia, 1st and 2nd Christian nations, that hold many ancient Religious relics and have most of the worlds oldest churches, that kept its religion against 3 major Islamic Empires, Arabs, Persians and Ottomans, with their best efforts to wipe us out, fall under any demonic influence?

Caucasus holds major significance in Hebrew, Christian and Islamic belief.

It is where Noahs ark stopped and humanity reemerged (Mount Ararat).

Ancestors of Georgians and Armenians are said to kill Evil king Nimrod who built the Tower of Babel.

the Clothing of Christ is kept in the oldest Georgian church called the Svetickhoveli.

The actual story of Gates of Alexander was inspired by Gates in the Caucasus mountains like Dariali, that prevented the northern Steppe Barbarians from crossing. The Iron Gates should be in Caucasus, Islamic world Referred to Georgian kings as the Gatekeepers and protectors from Gog Magog or Yajuj and Majuj.

Local Mythology Tells of Heavenly heroes, called the Godsons who battled and defeated Giants and demons, banishing them to the underworld. After christianisation, the Godsons became associated with Angels and Giant Devi with the Nephilim. some even claim the Anakim described in the bible are from the Caucasus.

In Shahnameh, Caucasians fight with the Iranians to defeat the Demon king Zahhak!

When it comes to Demons, Giants or massive empires of Evil, Caucasians have a 100% track record for defeating them!

3. Warrior culture

Caucasus Region is famous for its warriors, currently MMA, wrestling, Judo, weightlifting and many other sports are Dominated by People from this small but Historically active region.

It was a battleground of Empires, where only the strong of body and Strong of will survived!

The first two pictures depict the Khevsur knights, Mountain Clan of relentless fighters that kept the art of armored combat alive until the early 20th century! Some historians mistakenly called them the lost decedents of crusaders, but they carry much older lineage. They kept the paths through the Caucasus protected from invaders, all men were trained since childhood in all combat styles, as all men must fight. they had no lords or nobles, only recognized the king as their equal. Only tax they payed was as Kings personal warriors.

They kept their old faith alive but fused with "modern Christian sensibilities". Most myths about holy knights killing Giants and raiding the underworld comes from them.

When WW1 started, they descended from their Tower homes in the high Caucasian mountains, armed with guns, chainmail and sword to fight the enemies of their nation.

IF thats not Trench Crusade Material I don't know what is!

Also, Just look at that Map, just a tiny sliver of land between the Iron Gates and the sea, if Trebizond survived COME ON! ITS A STRATEGY GAME YOU CANT MAKE THAT STUPID OF A MISTAKE!!!

If you actually read all this, thanks! please comment your opinion on this subject!