Step back in time and try out an old skill that medieval craftspeople, citizens, and outlaws used. This challenge dares you to learn something new, rediscover something old, or simply have fun with techniques that were passed down for centuries. From calligraphy to blacksmithing, there's a skill for every participant, regardless of experience or material.
Choose a skill and let your creativity speak. Possible skills include, for example:
Calligraphy: write medieval letters or runes on parchment or paper.
Fire making: show how you start a fire the traditional way (safe and controlled).
Knot techniques: learn historical knots, rope techniques or macramé-like patterns.
Bellows or blacksmith improvisation: try a small blacksmithing technique or show how you use a bellows to heat metal.
You can film or photograph the results and share them as a report with the community. Tell or write briefly what you did, what the process involved, and why you chose this skill. That way you'll inspire others to discover their own medieval talents too.
Reward
Our community is built on brotherhood and reciprocity. You enrich the group with your passion, and we honor that.
That's why we give you discount points worth €15.
You grow to Story Starter, Inspirator or Content Creator in your Tribe account
You'll be featured on the homepage of our blog!
Practical
Videos
Your video is max. 30 seconds
Delivered in MP4 or MOV
Max. 4 GB per video
If there is speech in the video, you must add English subtitles
You can make multiple videos per skill, but the content must be unique. For example, an extension or deepening of the skill.
Do not use music you don't have rights to
Let us know your Tiktok or Instagram account, if you want us to mention it.
Report length: 500-1000 words
Minimum 5 photos, maximum 10
Submit your report with photos as a Word file
Make sure your report is ready for publication in terms of content, grammar, and formatting
You can make multiple reports per skill, but the content must be unique. For example, an extension or deepening of the skill.
Celtic WebMerchant BV reserves the right at all times to refuse submitted content.
Transfer of Rights
By submitting photos, videos or texts in connection with this challenge, the participant declares that he/she is the creator of the submitted content and is therefore the copyright holder.
The participant grants Celtic Webmerchant a royalty-free, non-exclusive, worldwide license to use, edit, and publish the submitted content for commercial and marketing purposes, including but not limited to use on the website, webshop, blog, social media channels, and newsletters.
This permission applies for an indefinite period, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
If persons are recognizable in the image, the participant declares that he/she has obtained permission from these persons for publication of the material.
The participant waives any claims for compensation for the use of the submitted content.
