Deckplans for a Karakoa, an ancient Filipino design. Similar to the Balanagay in design, the Karakoa featured a raised platform for warriors and as such was often used for warfare. #spelljammer #d&d #deckplans

The salabay was a Visayan war dance between two men armed with shields and spears. Karakoa's re-creation, however, features a spear and a sword. The shields were also based on the 1600s illustration from Alcina's book: a kalasag (tower shield) and a taming (a round buckler shield).

Tutorial video in YouTube channel "triple a craft"

Tutorial video in YouTube channel "triple a craft"

image from karakoa productions

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