Dimicator

'Dimicator' is a Latin word meaning ‘sword-fighter’. It is also the name of a research project initiated by Roland Warzecha. Based on decades of in-depth research and martial arts practice, Dimicator shares with you unique resources on: <img src="http://www.gutgezeich.net/patreon_images_text/01_Bucklerfechten_Kostuem_01.jpg"> Historical combat with sword and buckler. <img src="http://www.gutgezeich.net/patreon_images_text/02_Simon_Roland_Hedeby_02.jpg"> Fighting with Viking Age weaponry. <img src="http://www.gutgezeich.net/patreon_images_text/03_Patricks_Schild_Fechten.jpg"> Close combat with high and late medieval shields. <img src="http://www.gutgezeich.net/patreon_images_text/04_Typ_XVIa_Sankt_Annen.jpg"> Stats and documentation of original weapons. <img src="http://www.gutgezeich.net/patreon_images_text/05_Weisser_L%C3%B6we_Schild.jpg"> Information about surviving shields. <img src="http://www.gutgezeich.net/patreon_images_text/06_Buckler_Cornelius.jpg"> The reconstruction of period shields <img src="http://www.gutgezeich.net/patreon_images_text/07_Szczecin_Sword_MNS_Rz-1743.jpg"> The design and reconstruction of period swords. <img src="http://www.gutgezeich.net/patreon_images_text/08_Scabbard_01.jpg"> The construction of associated scabbards. <img src="http://www.gutgezeich.net/patreon_images_text/09_Bucklertechnik-GoPro.jpg"> The interpretation and practice of historical sword-fighting technique. <img src="http://www.gutgezeich.net/patreon_images_text/10_Hafen_Docks_1600px.jpg"> Original art work and illustration of related subjects. In past years, the support of patrons has enabled me to visit collections worldwide to examine original artefacts, to continuously study medieval martial arts and present results to the public. If you share our passion, you are most welcome to back this Patreon campaign. Thank you for your interest and support! Roland Warzecha

Free

If you enjoy my work and feel like giving something back and support future projects – this is your chance. Each single donation counts and I am grateful for your contribution and kind interest in my work. Get your digital badge!

Patronus

Cool. Consider yourself a recruit of the virtual Legio Dimicatorum, the Legion of Sword-Fighters. As a student (discipulus) of the sword, get your digital badge! I will add your name to the Legion's enlistment roll (which will be included in my book, once it is finished). Plus, see exclusive patrons-only video (such as presentations of original weapons) and any new DIMICATOR video long before anyone else does. Thank you for your active support – way to go!

Discipulus

Excellent. You will be enlisted as a legionnaire for the Legio Dimicatorum – I rely on you! Your name will be added to the Legion's enlistment roll (which will be included in my book, once it is finished). I will supply you with a digital emblem, plus, see exclusive patron-only videos (such as presentations of original weapons) and any new DIMICATOR video long before anyone else does. AND get one piece of my art work in a printable resolution per month.

Legionarius

Very cool! You are a true warrior, fighting in the shield-wall’s third rank, making up its backbone. Get all of the above as a token of my gratitude for your support. I shall give you access to 2 pieces of my art work in a printable resolution per month (instead of only one). Additionally, you will get access to complete hi-res photo sets and detailed documentation of an original medieval weapon or related artefact at least 5 times a year.

Shield-Wall 3rd Rank

Thank you so much for making this pledge: You are a seasoned warrior, fighting in the shield-wall’s fearsome second rank. Get all of the above as a token of my gratitude for your support, plus 3 pieces of my art work in a printable resolution per month. You will also get access to complete hi-res photo sets and documentation of an original medieval weapon or related artefact at least 10 times per year (instead of only 5 times).

Shield-Wall 2nd Rank

Wow! You are a determined and battle-hardened veteran. You have what it takes to fight in the shield-wall’s front rank. Get all of the above as a token of my gratitude for your support of my work, plus, in addition to complete hi-res photo sets and documentation of an original medieval weapon or related artifact, get a scan of a full scale drawing/tracing that I made from that very artefact. I will povide this at least 10 times per year.

Shield-Wall 1st Rank

I am so fortunate to have support like yours. You are an elite warrior and one of the household troops. Get all of the above as a token of my gratitude for your valuable support of my work, plus a personal portrait of yourself after a year's time, three years in succession. The original pencil drawing will be signed and sent to you, as well as an according scan.

Elite

No doubt, you are a champion. Your sword-arm’s contribution makes a difference. I salute you. Get all of the above as a token of my ever-lasting gratitude. If you pay me a visit, I will give you a free training with sword and shield.