A client asked me to illustrate a 13th century knight, who was disowned by his lord and lives alone with his barn owl in a forest. Historical accuracy was very important, so I made sure to research the equipment and crossbows of that period.
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A client asked me to illustrate a 13th century knight, who was disowned by his lord and lives alone with his barn owl in a forest. Historical accuracy was very important, so I made sure to research the equipment and crossbows of that period.