What's in thy name?

[Stazi]

Very nice compilation. My favorite is the Billmen explanation in the introduction. I always think of them like those morose guys with bats which come if you don't pay your bills/debts. Abyssinian Guard - sounds like a band of black knights from the Abyss for me. Hobilars - .. generally rode hobbits... wait! what?.. oooh yes - hobbies. Generally, good work men.Thanks.

[Cyprian2]

Very fun and comprehensive list, Gilrandir. Takes me back to the days when I was hearing a lot of these names for the first time and wondering, like you, about the odder ones. For me, "Jobaggy" always calls to mind "Jabberwocky" (the famous gibberish poem from Lewis Carrol's Through the Looking Glass). Some of them, like "Hobilars" and "Gallowglasses" (though obviously having a historical origin), are pure MTW magic for me, and still have the power to call back those days of yore when I was first discovering the game. Thanks for this. I think you hit all of the important facets of the unit roster.

Also, I might add that you write very clearly and eloquently for someone whose first language is not English. Better than some native speakers I know!

[Gilrandir]

Thank you for positive reviews.

[Trapped in Samsara]

Hi

Impressive Gilrandir.

A worthy addition to the MTW hoard of lore.

Best regards
Victor

Sapere aude
Horace

[Brandy Blue]

Personally I'm convinced that "Urban Militia" is a euphamism for street gang, and the Almohads were the baddest gang at that time.

Billmen obviously had bills like ducks instead of mouths. They could peck you to death.

I picture Jannisary Heavy Infantry as looking rather like Turkish Sumo wrestlers. That explains why they can beat everyone up even though they lack decent armor.