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Talk about Swords for Writers and GMs

Auri Poso

Hall 3e, Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM (45 min)

Using, owning and caring for a sword is a bit more complicated than just picking one up. In this question-driven session, we'll talk about how to write about swords and the people who use them, how _not_ to plan fight scenes with swords in them, what to wear to a sword fight... The focus will be in the middle ages and bastard swords (hand-and-a-half or longsword), but not exclusively, and much of the time the information is relevant across the centuries.

We can take questions in English or Finnish.

Content warnings: Discussion of violence is probably inevitable.

Other accessibility information: No SL interpretation available by us. There may also be physical demonstrations that can't be accommodated for limited vision.

Program category: Presentation Target audience: Fits all ages Other categorization: Streamed and recorded (video)Other categorization: Beginner friendly Inclusivity: Participation requires listening auditive material with no written option for the hearing impaired Inclusivity: There are limited opportunities for movement during the program Language: Language free Program topics: Other games