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Looking at the Goblin Knight’s loyal but ominous vibe, I started wondering which of the Known Gods he would follow.

Murgo feels like the obvious pick because of the knightly and relentless angle, but Gurvek or Marko could also fit in a weird way.

Art from Vermis by Plastiboo / Hollow Press.

Who do you think would win in a fight between the Goblin Knight and the Mad Pricker?

The Goblin Knight feels more disciplined and defensive, while the Mad Pricker seems more aggressive and unpredictable. I’m curious which one you think would have the advantage, and why.

Art from Vermis by Plastiboo / Hollow Press.

I think Cuman-inspired outriders could fit well into Trench Crusade as Black Sea frontier auxiliaries connected to Wallachia, the Order of the Dragon, New Antioch, and the Iron Sultanate.

Possible roles:
Outriders of the Order of the Dragon — steppe-descended scouts and raiders serving Wallachia, hunting Heretic patrols before the main army arrives.

Wallachian Impaler Cavalry — fast mounted executioners inspired by the Vlad/Dracula imagery already present in the setting.

Black Sea Frontier Warbands — independent Cuman clans fighting across the steppe, forests, and mountain passes, sometimes serving Wallachia, New Antioch, or local Faithful commanders.

Cuman Auxiliaries of the Iron Sultanate — Muslim Cuman horsemen, scouts, caravan guards, and raiders fighting against Jahannam under Sultanate banners.

Relic Horse-Archers — warriors using bows, carbines, sabres, lances, blessed ammunition, and battlefield relics.

Demon-Hunters of the Steppe — trackers specialized in hunting Heretic raiders and infernal scouts across open country.

Visually, I imagine them as steppe armor mixed with trench gear: lamellar plates over greatcoats, Cuman gas masks, sabres, lances, horsehair standards, Orthodox icons, Islamic talismans, dragon symbols, wolf or horse skull motifs, and impaling stakes.

I do not think this needs to be a full faction. It could work better as a minor warband, auxiliary option, or future lore hook for the eastern frontier.

Would you like to see something like this in the setting?

I’ve been working on a slightly stylized khukuri design and I’d like some feedback before refining it further.

My main question is about the guard and blade shape: do they seem practical for actual use, or are they more decorative than functional?

In Islamic tradition, Prophet Suleiman / Solomon was given authority over the Djinn.

The Qur’an mentions Djinn working under him and making great structures, sanctuaries, basins, and huge fixed cauldrons.

So the idea of Djinn building massive things is not random fantasy; it already comes from the Suleiman tradition.

My homebrew idea: the Iron Sultanate has found the lost Ring of Suleiman.

It is simply a powerful relic they have recovered and weaponized against Hell.

With it, they can command djinn for construction and siege work.

This lets them raise walls, trenches, bridges, and fortress sections incredibly fast.

The structures still need seals, prayers, iron bindings, and engineers to keep them stable.

Possible risks: rebellious djinn, unstable structures, or uncontrolled ifrits.

It fits the Iron Sultanate because it combines Islamic legend, sacred engineering, and dangerous supernatural power.

What would be the best way to keep this relic powerful but not setting-breaking?

Hi everyone. I’m a Pomak from Turkey; both my mother’s and father’s side are Pomak, and my family is from Binkılıç, a village in Çatalca, Istanbul province.

From what I know, a large part of the village has Pomak roots. I wanted to share it because Pomaks are usually mentioned in relation to Bulgaria, Greece, or North Macedonia, but there are also Pomak communities in Turkey, especially in Thrace and around Istanbul.

The village used to be called Istranca. Later, its name was changed to the Turkish name Binkılıç, which literally means “a thousand swords.”

What I could never find out is the meaning or origin of the old name Istranca. If anyone here knows its etymology — whether it is Slavic, Greek, Thracian, or something else — I would be very interested to learn.

In places like Binkılıç, Pomak identity survives mostly through family stories, village culture, food, old words, and memories from grandparents, although younger generations often do not speak Pomak anymore.

Do people in your country know about Pomaks in Turkey? Are there similar Balkan-origin villages where you live?

Hi everyone, I recently came across some rings made by a local Turkish jeweler, inspired by Ottoman-style designs.

I don’t know much about jewelry, but I found the shapes, stones, and details really interesting. I wanted to hear how this style feels to people here — elegant, too ornate, wearable, or more like a statement piece?

I designed this green wooden bookshelf concept for a kids room, inspired by Minecraft and Roblox. The idea was to make storage feel more fun and game-themed instead of looking like a regular bookshelf. Do you think your kids would like something like this in their room? What would you change before building it?

I’d love to hear your feedback.

I came across these fictional/fantasy gas mask designs from a game setting called Trench Crusade.

What do you think of them as gas mask designs? Do they look cool, believable, or mostly impractical from a real gas mask / respirator perspective?

I drew this fantasy greatsword based on the forward-curved profile of khukuri knives, imagining it as a heavy two-handed cutting weapon.

I know simply scaling up a knife shape can cause issues with weight, balance, recovery, and handling, so I’d really appreciate feedback from people who know functional swords.

What parts of this design seem plausible, and what would need to change for it to work better as a real weapon?