Roman Soldiers

Soldiers moved from one place to another by marching. Life for soldiers on the move was very hard. At the end of a day's march they had to build a camp.

Each soldier carried a his kit (equipment on a pole. He had spare clothes, food rations, a cooking pot, a short spade, a handmill for grinding corn and two wooden stakes to help build a protective fence (palisade).

This has inspired me to create some sort of backpack or pouch which Tomora carries around with her everywhere she goes. 

I wold imagine it would contain a knife, some water or alcohol, tape, string and anything that could be used to harm or repair etc.

Weapons

The Contos

A long, wooden cavalry lance which was 4—5m (13.l—16.4ft) in length, the contos derived its name from the Greek word kontos, or “oar”, which probably gives some indication as to the length of the lance. It took two hands to wield, so the horseman had to grip his mount by the knees. To be able to do this effectively would have taken considerable strength and training.