The Belstone Cleave Coven (all photos restored now, 13/01/18)

[Wirelizard]

Just catching up with this thread!

I've got a small batch of Warlord ECW/TYW figures banging around, not enough for a full-sized force for FOG:R or whatever but certainly enough for some pike-and-shotte-era skirmishing. I've been considering some sort of magical/low fantasy element as well and this entire thread is an inspiration.

Might have to pick up those Witchmaster General rules soon and see what can be done with them...

[dinohunterpoa]

Might have to pick up those Witchmaster General rules soon and see what can be done with them...

Even if you don't actually use the Witchfinder General rules, they are a GREAT source of inspiration and resources!

[pocoloco]

Just jumped on board, wonderful thread. 

Would love to do something similar, local folklore combined with good nice terrain and gaming.

Will follow keenly your progress.

[Mad Lord Snapcase]

Thanks, everybody.

Will follow keenly your progress.

Not much progress recently due to Christmas festivities and guests but I'm about to get back into it again now.

[War In 15MM]

Still enjoying your work.  I saw your earlier reference to a "cucking stool."  I was wondering if you had given any consideration to including the one that is made by Redoubt?  It looks just like the sketch you provided.  If you haven't seen it, it is found in their ECW line under Extras (I think a subgroup called Specials).  I'll keep checking in.  Richard

[Mad Lord Snapcase]

I was wondering if you had given any consideration to including the one that is made by Redoubt? 

Thanks for your kind remarks, Richard. I'm a big fan of your work. I do indeed want the Redoubt one, I had seen it but completely forgotten about it, thanks for reminding me. I think as soon as I finish the graveyard the 'cucking stool' should be next.

[Mad Lord Snapcase]

An update to the above, I revisited Redoubt's website and couldn't resist buying the Ducking Stool set. Cucking or ducking stools seem to have been used more for punishing 'scolds' (nagging wives) rather than discovering witches but I think the Belstone stool (which definitely existed) will be used in my games for all sorts of Hammer House of Horror type activities!   

‘Then was the Scold herself,
In a wheelbarrow brought,
Stripped naked to the smock,
As in that case she ought:
Neats tongues about her neck
Were hung in open show;
And thus unto the cucking stool
This famous scold did go.’

Legendary Dartmoor

[dinohunterpoa]

And those two ducks next to the ducking thing are PRICELESS! 

[War In 15MM]

Lord Snapcase, after writing you about the Ducking Stool set, I realized that I had been intending to place an order with Redoubt for a variety of odds and end for quite awhile so last night I placed that order and yes, I included the Ducking Stool set.  Not sure exactly how I will make use of it, but I will, and it is such a neat piece that I simply couldn't resist it.

[Mad Lord Snapcase]

Lord Snapcase, after writing you about the Ducking Stool set, I realized that I had been intending to place an order with Redoubt for a variety of odds and end for quite awhile so last night I placed that order and yes, I included the Ducking Stool set.  Not sure exactly how I will make use of it, but I will, and it is such a neat piece that I simply couldn't resist it.

There are some great sets in the ECW specials from Redoubt. With my ducking stool order I also ordered the Court of Enquiry set which I assume is inspired by the William Yeames painting When Did You Last See Your Father? I think I will substitute the prisoner for a witch being interrogated by the Witchfinders.

[dinohunterpoa]

GREAT! 

[Argonor]

Now, why haven't I stumbled on this thread before?

Very nice project, I dig those WIP photos! 

[Mad Lord Snapcase]

Now, why haven't I stumbled on this thread before?

Very nice project, I dig those WIP photos!  

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Thanks Argonor for your kind comments, currently away visiting my in-laws in the Dane Law but returning to Free Wessex next week and hopefully resuming some work on this project.

Strangely enough, inspired by your posts (and Vagabond's AAR, The Saga of Argonor's Bees ), I am considering making some home-made mead, probably not in your league but I'm going to give it a go. Maybe I'll incorporate some bee-keepers into this project.  

[Argonor]

I am considering making some home-made mead, probably not in your league but I'm going to give it a go. Maybe I'll incorporate some bee-keepers into this project.  

The recipe I am using actually is on my blog, if you want to  have a look:
http://argonor-wargames.blogspot.dk/p/my-mead-recipe.html

It is VERY easy to make mead - I most frequently use common baking yeast, but I have also tried port yeast, which gives a different, and also very nice result. 

[Mad Lord Snapcase]

The recipe I am using actually is on my blog, if you want to  have a look:
http://argonor-wargames.blogspot.dk/p/my-mead-recipe.html

Thanks for that, will read with interest.