CIRCA 1640
By: Graeylin
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These minor nobles were the leaders of a baronet, or county land, and served
the Clan Chief as the representative in the immediate area. Today, you
would call them supervisors or head foreman, maybe project manager. They
often had a small castle, or more likely, a real structured home out in the
sheep/village areas. They would be in charge of recruiting an area guard,
border watch, and be justice of the peace as well. They would collect taxes
for the Noble, and dispense local justice.
My heidsman has a full breast and back of steel plate, as well as a flintlock pistol. The armor is hereditary, handed down father to son with the title. He is currently dressed for public show, wearing his colorful garments for a Church event, or perhaps a summer trade faire. In some photos, he is speaking with his reiver leader, possibly a son or bastard-son who organizes and runs the gang of guards and herders who monitor the lands, guard the borders, and recover stolen sheep from other clans. During a patrol, the heidsman would wear his normal flax/linen clothing ,and maybe only his chest plate for show and protection. His silk cloak would be exchanged for a stout woolen one as well, and he would carry a basket hilt sword like his reiver if he was going out on circuit. His crossbow would go along as well, strapped to his horse's saddle for easy use. |
| Wow! Outstanding work Graeylin. Now that's one sharp looking Scotsman for sure. You've done some incredible work on him all the way around, both of them! I love this project. Special thanks for sending it in and sharing it with all of us. -- GL |
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