Chieftain Drinking Horn

A big man requires a big drink from a big horn.

Such drinks are often the difference between a state of peace or a state of war.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Chieftain Drinking Horn is a drinking vessel designed to hold half a liter of your favourite grog. This genuine horn comes from the Indian water buffalo, and was chosen specifically for its dark colouring. The outside is polished to perfection and engraved with a criss-cross pattern. The inside of the horn is treated for food consumption and longevity using a wax coating.

 Enjoy cool and room temperature liquids in your drinking horn while remaining in character, hiding away the unsightly plastic bottles. Our drinking horns are a great addition to feasts and war meetings. Use it like any other cup (remember to drink with the point of the horn rotated to the left or right...you’ll thank us) and keep it from spilling by resting it in a leather frog on your belt or in the wrought iron horn stand that comes with this purchase. With the proper care, you can expect your Chieftain Drinking Horn to last many long years.

CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Natural horn products are ABSOLUTELY NOT DISHWASHER SUITABLE.

To clean, place in warm soapy water, and brush gently with a bottle brush. With use, the wax may begin to peel back from the wall naturally. It can easily be re-adhered by adding more wax. Purchase a block of pure bees wax and gently melt it onto the affected area, thumbing the area closed and sealed again.

Cracks in horn may be fixed with the application of dish-washer safe "ModPodge", available on request at your local Spotlight or craft store.

Do not use for hot beverages. Do not use for alcoholic beverages higher than 20% ABV. Do not place in boiling liquid or put boiling liquid inside horn. Do not drop. Consume contents responsibly.

Have a weapon that doesn't fit in a scabbard or frog?

An axe or a mace maybe?

These give you somewhere to put it when you need your hands back for other tasks.

NOTE: Be careful when washing with hot water as made from natural materials that may crack or warp from excess heat. We recommend hand washing for increased longevity.

The adventuring crew that walks into your inn is covered in mud and gore, barely wiping their feet before trekking across your floors. With a sigh you greet them and offer them rooms. They want a meal, and you offer them that, too. It’s easy to dish out some cold gruel and a few loaves of bread into your Inn Keeper bowl, after all.

While adventurers do make a mess of things, they also have great coin. You make sure to charge them double the usual rate.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Inn Keeper bowl, is a bowl, designed and treated for food consumption. This bowl is made of genuine horn from the Indian water buffalo, featuring unique colouring that makes every dish a piece of artwork. The surface is polished to perfection and is smooth to the touch, making each piece easy to clean.

Enjoy cool and room temperature foods and liquids in these dishes while remaining in character, hiding away the unsightly plastic or paper plates. Our bowls and plates are a great addition to many LARPs and historical events. With the proper care, you can expect your Inn Keeper Bowl to last many long years.

HISTORY

• The earliest dishes were made out of wood, and later developed into pottery

As the patriarch of the clan he will not bow down to any nothing, who attempts to mauraud his village. He might look old with his silver beard, scarred face and furrowed brow, but his stark blue eyes are flinty and intimidating.The many scars that mar his body show how stalwart and steady he’s been through his long life as a warrior.

“Today is no different”, he thinks staring angrily at the monstrous horned figure, that emerges from the mist between the longhouse and the road beyond. As he places his hand on the pommel of his trusty Dreki Sword hanging from his belt, the action emboldens him and fills him with strength. In true Stalwart manner he decides that an insult is the proper way to get this fight going. “Vel kominn, elskar af geitr!” he roars…

DETAILS

Behold the Stronghold Dreki Sword: Sea serpents, dire-wolves and competing Viking-scum will not stand a chance!

This splendid 102 cm sword has a 67 cm fullered blade designed to be lightweight while maintaining its structural stability. Made from EVA foam surrounding a fibreglass core and finished with a strong and impressive paintwork, this sword is just as soft as any latex coated weapon but even more sturdy in battle, and another significant addition to the Stronghold line! 

The longer version exhibits a 20 cm long, highly detailed spacer made from polyurethane foam, that is sculpted and hand painted to resemble real leather with cross- stitching.The golden crossguard features an elaborate serpent-like embellishment, and the handle is cast and painted to look like realistic hardwood with a crescent gold-pommel at the bottom.

Due to the density of the blade, there is a chance of paint being rubbed off due to the friction caused when the blade and another dry surface makes contact. To mitigate this, we advise you to coat the blade with a thin layer of silicone, which will reduce the friction and in turn stress on the paint

The Stronghold Dreki Sword is high quality gear due to its impressive durability and magnificent details. This sword will make you confident in the safety and appeal of your LARP weapon on the battlefield, be you a glorious Viking or a headhunting Celt

The finest closed cel foam weapons on the battlefield!

The Dead Shall be Delivered by Your Shield

Epic Armoury’s Sleipnir Iarla Shield is a round latex shield that will be your companion to Hel and back. You fear no heroic and dangerous quest with your Iarla Shield at your side! Inspired by early Vikings and Saxons, this Live Action Role Play (LARP) safe shield is carved from EVA foam to look like true wood. Coated in a layer of durable latex, it features a wood grain texture on both the front and back--something that makes this shield truly unique and perfect for a truly immersive look. You can even find small sculpted nails hammered into the braces, because attention to detail is so important.

This shield has been hand painted, with white and black stripes and a ring of red Norse-inspired horses decorating its face. Its slight convex shape and the metallic-painted boss on the front provides an edge in combat, and its reliable punch-grip fits comfortably in your hand thanks to its suede wrap and shape. Keep your shield in great condition with regular latex maintenance.

The Best of All Horses

• Iarla is the Irish word for ‘Earl,’ which makes it perfect for higher ranking warriors in your tribe
• Sleipnir was an eight-legged horse ridden by Odin in Norse mythology, and in some stories it was responsible for carrying the dead to the otherworld
• The Shield Boss--the round, convex piece of material at the centre of the shield--was used to deflect blows
• Round wooden style was predominantly used in the early European Middle Ages using light, non-splintering wood such as linden, fir, alder or poplar
• Available in 70cm or 80cm diameter

The hornsling "Castagir", from the house Fucina del Drago was decorated with elaborate, Celtic knot patterns. It is shaped slightly conical to its underside, so every horn sits securely in its place. Curved lines and an antique finish make this hornsling a very decorative piece, that highlights the unique "nordic" character of a drinking horn. For LARPer and medieval fans, it is a nice and practical accessory in which signal horns and upholstered weapons can also find their place well. Thanks to the sturdy leather lacing on the front, the diameter can be extended as you wish.

You think about dreaming it, we will take care of making it happen.

Our work briefly translates into this: starting from an idea, a sketch, a story and transforming those smoky lines into an object that can be used in the context (whether strictly historical or fantasy) for which it was designed.

Design therefore, at the base of each project, modulated on the budget of each client.

Realization, with a particular attention to detail and real use (not only display but rather mainly products made to be worn, used, lived).

Assistance, so that everything that has already been created does not suffer the damage of time or the wear and tear of years of use.

Black Dragon is our brand for the design and construction of weapons, armor and props oriented to LARP, Cosplay and film productions.

These are articles made of materials such as plastazote, evazote, resins and the like, used to give shape and substance to the wildest dreams of every designer or to reproduce objects not otherwise available because of fantasy.

It was born from the meeting between the Fucina del Drago and Black Forge, an artisan workshop that has been active for years in the LARP and Cosplay sector at national and international level which, in February 2020, joined forces in the common goal of expanding their work and their skills to offer them on a wider market also linked to film productions.

From this collaboration, projects related to TV series have been born that have benefited from years of experience and tests on materials, at the same time highlighting on the one hand the absolute reachable realism and on the other the possibility of truly shaping the imagination to give shape to things otherwise unattainable.

From the feedback obtained, the push that led us to strongly believe in this new project was born to the point of creating a brand dedicated only to this type of product.

A fundamental component of our work remains attentive listening to the customer and continuous contact in order to be certain not only of the achievement of the final result, but also and above all of full satisfaction: from this point of view it makes no difference that you are a live role player, a cosplayer or a film production company, we will still be able to accompany you from the preparatory sketch to the finished product in order to give you the most precise possible idea of ​​what we are making for you.

You want to be as handsome as Olaf? Now you can be!

Just don't stand too close to the fire whilst skoling...

BEAR YOUR HORN THE VIKING WAY

Show off your drinking horn with Epic Armoury’s Horn Holder: the perfect accessory for any Viking feast or Medieval dinner! Made from full grain leather and embossed with a cool Viking inspired pattern for an authentic feel. Features a leather lace for a secure fit for your drinking horn and a 7 cm. loop that will fit most Medieval belts for easy attachment. It will accommodate Epic Armoury’s 0,5 l. drinking horns and most other types of horns up until 1. l. Epic Armoury’s horn holder is available in colours Brown and Black and is built to keep its shape and withstand the abuse of a LARP with regular leather care.

HISTORY

• In the prose Edda, Thor is challenged to drink from a horn that unknown to him contains all the seas. He manages to drink a remarkable part of its content and thereby scares Útgarða-Loki and his kin.

You've slaked your bloodthirst, now slake your actual thirst.

Holds 0.45L

NOTE: Only suitable for warm / cold drinks. Do not use with hot / boiling water as made from natural materials that may crack from excess heat.

The road to the next market is a long and tiring one, but you still tend to travel in comfort. You travel in one of the nicest wagons and you hire some of the best guards--traveling with expensive wares can be dangerous, after all!--so in the evening you feel safe to enjoy a tankard or two of your own beer.

The wine goes well inside your Trader Mug, both for practical reasons and for its unique aesthetic. As a successful trader, you must be sure to keep up appearances!

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Dark Trader Mug is a drinking vessel designed to hold half a liter of your favourite drink. This mug is made of genuine horn and comes from the Indian water buffalo, chosen specifically for its dark colouring. The outside is polished to perfection and is smooth to the touch, while the inside of the mug is polished and treated for food consumption.

Enjoy cool and room temperature liquids in your drinking mug while remaining in character, hiding away the unsightly plastic bottles. Our drinking mugs are a great addition to markets and camps. With the proper care, you can expect your Trader Mug to last many long years.

HISTORY

• Ancient Greeks and Romans were known to use horns for drinking vessels
• The ancient Greek term for a drinking horn was simply keras, which means ‘horn’
• The earliest mugs were made out of wood, and later developed into pottery

The waning moon and the myriad of stars watch you, following your journey to the ritual site. Although the way is dark, your eyes have no trouble finding the correct path. The ritual site is holy ground and you feel its power as you pause just beyond its circle.

Stepping forth, you set to work to begin your hallowed ceremony. The mead is poured and the magic thrums within the design of your Druid Drinking Horn. You drink deeply and begin to feel one with nature.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Dark Druid Drinking Horn is a drinking vessel designed to hold half a liter of your finest mead. This genuine horn comes from the Indian water buffalo, and was chosen specifically for its darker colour. The outside is polished to perfection and engraved with a celtic-inspired pattern. The inside of the horn is treated for food consumption and longevity using a wax coating.

Enjoy cold and room temperature liquids in your drinking horn while remaining in character, hiding away the unsightly plastic bottles. Our drinking horns are a great addition to feasts and campfires! Use it like any other cup (remember to drink with the point of the horn rotated to the left or right...you’ll thank us) and keep it from spilling by resting it in a leather frog on your belt or in the wrought iron horn stand that comes with this purchase. With the proper care, you can expect your Druid Drinking Horn to last many long years.

HISTORY

• Ancient Greeks and Romans were known to use drinking horns
• The ancient Greek term for a drinking horn was simply keras, which means ‘horn’
• Drinking horns were used for ritual and ceremony purposes throughout the Middle Ages
• Most Viking Age drinking horns were likely made from domestic cattle, while some might have been larger and made from an auroch

CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Natural horn products are ABSOLUTELY NOT DISHWASHER SUITABLE.

To clean, place in warm soapy water, and brush gently with a bottle brush. With use, the wax may begin to peel back from the wall naturally. It can easily be re-adhered by adding more wax. Purchase a block of pure bees wax and gently melt it onto the affected area, thumbing the area closed and sealed again.

Cracks in horn may be fixed with the application of dish-washer safe "ModPodge", available on request at your local Spotlight or craft store.

Do not use for hot beverages. Do not use for alcoholic beverages higher than 20% ABV. Do not place in boiling liquid or put boiling liquid inside horn. Do not drop. Consume contents responsibly.

The Jotun were the race of giants of norse mythology, and they indeed had mighty appetites for meat and beer!

... and then they cowered in great fear when they heard of Australia's greatest chieftain - Bob of the Hawke

Holds 1.5L

NOTE: Only suitable for warm / cold drinks. Do not use with hot / boiling water as made from natural materials that may crack from excess heat.

When one drink just isn’t enough, you always have your Horn of Jotunheim. Its massive size holds enough mead for a warrior such as yourself--and by that, you mean the entire bottle.

You enjoy a long drink from your horn, pleased that it never seems to empty. Or at the very least, you can’t seem to remember ever drinking it to the bottom. You can’t really be sure, since there are a few key lapses in your memory from your last few drinking sessions.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Dark Horn of Jotunheim is a drinking vessel designed to hold a liter and a half of your favourite beverage. This genuine horn comes from the Indian water buffalo, and was chosen specifically for its dark colouring and massive size. The outside is polished to perfection, while the inside of the horn is treated for food consumption and longevity using a wax coating.

Enjoy cool and room temperature liquids in your drinking horn while remaining in character, hiding away the unsightly plastic bottles. Our drinking horns are a great addition to feasts and war meetings. Use it like any other cup (remember to drink with the point of the horn rotated to the left or right...you’ll thank us) and keep it from spilling by resting it in a leather frog on your belt or in the wrought iron horn stand that comes with this purchase. With the proper care, you can expect your Horn of Jotunheim to last many long years.

HISTORY

• Ancient Greeks and Romans were known to use drinking horns
• The ancient Greek term for a drinking horn was simply keras, which means ‘horn’
• Drinking horns were used for ritual and ceremony purposes throughout the Middle Ages
• Most Viking Age drinking horns were likely made from domestic cattle, while some might have been larger and made from an auroch

CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Natural horn products are ABSOLUTELY NOT DISHWASHER SUITABLE.

To clean, place in warm soapy water, and brush gently with a bottle brush. With use, the wax may begin to peel back from the wall naturally. It can easily be re-adhered by adding more wax. Purchase a block of pure bees wax and gently melt it onto the affected area, thumbing the area closed and sealed again.

Cracks in horn may be fixed with the application of dish-washer safe "ModPodge", available on request at your local Spotlight or craft store.

Do not use for hot beverages. Do not use for alcoholic beverages higher than 20% ABV. Do not place in boiling liquid or put boiling liquid inside horn. Do not drop. Consume contents responsibly.

You take a slow, meaningful drink from your Earl Drinking Horn while your adviser prattles on about the harvest. This meeting has lasted much longer than you expected, and your patience is waning.

Thankfully, the taste of wine and assorted fruits and nuts keep your attention. Whatever problems exist with the harvest, you’re sure it will somehow all work itself out in the end.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Earl Drinking Horn is a drinking vessel designed to hold half a liter of your finest vintage wine. This genuine horn comes from the Indian water buffalo, and was chosen specifically for its ombré colouring. The outside is polished to perfection and the lip of the horn is plated with a tasteful smooth metal band. The inside of the horn is treated for food consumption and longevity using a wax coating.

Enjoy cool and room temperature liquids in your drinking horn while remaining in character, hiding away the unsightly plastic bottles. Our drinking horns are a great addition to feasts and long, stoic war meetings. Use it like any other cup (remember to drink with the point of the horn rotated to the left or right...you’ll thank us) and keep it from spilling by resting it in a leather frog on your belt or in the wrought iron horn stand that comes with it. With the proper care, you can expect your Earl Drinking Horn to last many long years.

CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Natural horn products are ABSOLUTELY NOT DISHWASHER SUITABLE.

To clean, place in warm soapy water, and brush gently with a bottle brush. With use, the wax may begin to peel back from the wall naturally. It can easily be re-adhered by adding more wax. Purchase a block of pure bees wax and gently melt it onto the affected area, thumbing the area closed and sealed again.

Cracks in horn may be fixed with the application of dish-washer safe "ModPodge", available on request at your local Spotlight or craft store.

Do not use for hot beverages. Do not use for alcoholic beverages higher than 20% ABV. Do not place in boiling liquid or put boiling liquid inside horn. Do not drop. Consume contents responsibly.

A beautiful, polished bit of naturally produced Water Buffalo horn for drinking from, with beaten brass rim.

Please note that as this is a natural product, there will be differences between the item pictured and what arrives.
These items are not dish washer suitable. Hand wash only.

CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Natural horn products are ABSOLUTELY NOT DISHWASHER SUITABLE.

To clean, place in warm soapy water, and brush gently with a bottle brush. With use, the wax may begin to peel back from the wall naturally. It can easily be re-adhered by adding more wax. Purchase a block of pure bees wax and gently melt it onto the affected area, thumbing the area closed and sealed again.

Cracks in horn may be fixed with the application of dish-washer safe "ModPodge", available on request at your local Spotlight or craft store.

Do not use for hot beverages. Do not use for alcoholic beverages higher than 20% ABV. Do not place in boiling liquid or put boiling liquid inside horn. Do not drop. Consume contents responsibly.

Wrought iron binds together a raiding party as surely as it binds the Earth. When you Viking with another, they are your brothers and sisters and those bonds forge shall be like iron. Together each of you holding the other up, and a gentle hand to carry you all.
Six Brother shall stand together not just on the battlefield, but in the halls of Asgard too.

With a convenient carrying handle these six beautiful drinking horns are held together in a masterfully worked iron sconce that hints at a triskele with its feet.
These natural horn products are all hand polished, each unique. An all in one set of stand of half a dozen drinking horns will see you skull in the feasting halls with your five finest friends at a Viking or medieval themed party, keeping drinks in theme during your weekly Table Top sessions, or just look amazing in your home as a functional piece of decor.

Do not machine wash.
Gentle hand wash in warm water only.
Do not scour.
Do not use with hot liquids.

CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Natural horn products are ABSOLUTELY NOT DISHWASHER SUITABLE.

To clean, place in warm soapy water, and brush gently with a bottle brush. With use, the wax may begin to peel back from the wall naturally. It can easily be re-adhered by adding more wax. Purchase a block of pure bees wax and gently melt it onto the affected area, thumbing the area closed and sealed again.

Cracks in horn may be fixed with the application of dish-washer safe "ModPodge", available on request at your local Spotlight or craft store.

Do not use for hot beverages. Do not use for alcoholic beverages higher than 20% ABV. Do not place in boiling liquid or put boiling liquid inside horn. Do not drop. Consume contents responsibly.

THIRST QUENCHER

Epic Armoury’s Aegishjalmur Horn is a drinking vessel designed to hold half a litre of your preferred drink. Feel the strength & valour flow through you when you hold this authentic bull horn in your hand, raise a toast and tell your war stories. The product is made of genuine horn harvested from the Indian water buffalo and handcrafted. This specific design is adorned with a beautiful etched-in symbol inspired by an old Icelandic stave. The outside is polished to perfection and is smooth to the touch, while the inside is polished and treated for food consumption. It comes with a wrought iron stand for displaying or just purely practical for holding the horn

Enjoy cool and room temperature liquids in your drinking horn while remaining in character, hiding away the unsightly plastic bottles. Our drinking horns are a great addition to markets and camps. With the proper care, you can expect your Aegishjalmur Horn to last many long years. Remember not to use it for hot drinks, as the heat will cause the horn to change form. Since this product is made of a natural material, every horn product is unique, and the colour may vary from the shown picture.

HISTORY

• Ancient Greeks and Romans were known to use horns for drinking vessels
• The ancient Greek term for a drinking horn was simply keras, which means ‘horn’
• In the prose Edda, Thor is challenged to drink from a horn that unknown to him contains all the seas. He manages to drink a remarkable part of its content and thereby scares Útgarða-Loki and his kin.

CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Natural horn products are ABSOLUTELY NOT DISHWASHER SUITABLE.

To clean, place in warm soapy water, and brush gently with a bottle brush. With use, the wax may begin to peel back from the wall naturally. It can easily be re-adhered by adding more wax. Purchase a block of pure bees wax and gently melt it onto the affected area, thumbing the area closed and sealed again.

Cracks in horn may be fixed with the application of dish-washer safe "ModPodge", available on request at your local Spotlight or craft store.

Do not use for hot beverages. Do not use for alcoholic beverages higher than 20% ABV. Do not place in boiling liquid or put boiling liquid inside horn. Do not drop. Consume contents responsibly.

Want to feast like the rest of them, drinking the night away on the juice, but your camp site doesn't allow glass on site and you can't bring yourself to drink from an animal's horn?

Introducing the latest in 21st century materials this naturally derived combination of amorphous binding polymers, C6H10O5, hemicellulose, and intentional impurities (also known as "wood"), will hold any digestible liquid you care to place in it and a few others beside!

Care Note: This is a natural wood product, and should not be washed in a dish washer. Hand wash only.