@blueoddog
Medieval warriors have long hair to act as additional layer of protection from being beheaded from behind. A braid made of hair is actually very good protection against bladed weapons, except for the heavier ones such as an axe or baldiche. Even if it's not braided, just loose strands of hair on the neck protects against sword strikes. There was even a mention that the muslim warriors were encouraged by their prophet to keep long hair as it helped protect their necks.
Medieval warriors also bundle up their long hair in their helmets to help cushion against the impact of blunt weapons such as maces or hammers. Without any cushioning, helms are deathtraps. Later medieval period had knights wear leather skullcap, under a chain coif, under a helm, but this is heavy and expensive. Prior to that, warriors would just use their own hair under the leather skullcap and iron cap and it worked fairly well with lighter burden on their heads and necks.
wait so what did she do when she stepped in?
glad this updated after 3 months. @marsbars
i thought i didnt read it properly or missed a panel but she legit just ran out there saying i cant accept this and did nothing
So, he brought an actual sword to the fight when the other one has a training sword? If he gets to keep his head after this, I'm going to call the nation corrupt and evil and deserving a massive purge.