Countdown to Open Beta - Eleutheroi

**GoreBag** · 06-22-2005, 18:11

Originally Posted by Ranika

midlander Britons (like Manawydans)

That's an odd name. Isn't Manawydan a mythic figure?

**Ranika** · 06-22-2005, 18:19

Yes, Manawydan in legendary sources is the god of the sea, and specifically the isle of Mann. However, in Gaelic sources, the pre-Gaelic Manx are called (when anglicized) the 'Men of Manawydan (the god)', or just 'Manawydans' for short.

**Viking** · 06-22-2005, 18:33

This was something new; Eleutheroi.

I liked the faction name as simple as Rebels and then subfaction names like Helvetii. But this name was cool as well

**Spendios** · 06-22-2005, 18:58

Very good work as always even the rebels will have nice armies .

**Stormy** · 06-22-2005, 19:53

There are more rebels in stock, ladies and gentlemen. Just relax, with time it shall come.

I like all of our factions, if you ask me.

**GoreBag** · 06-22-2005, 19:56

Originally Posted by Ranika

Yes, Manawydan in legendary sources is the god of the sea, and specifically the isle of Mann. However, in Gaelic sources, the pre-Gaelic Manx are called (when anglicized) the 'Men of Manawydan (the god)', or just 'Manawydans' for short.

'Cause Knowledge is Power. Thank you kindly, Ranika; I didn't draw the Manx conclusion.

**Ranika** · 06-22-2005, 20:03

A surprising amount of people don't, even many who you'd expect would. I guess it comes from trying to disassociate history and legends, but that often causes one to forget they always intersect at some point. In this cause, the Mannanatagh/Mannananaght (Men of Manawydan/Manawydan Men) were just the pre-Gaelic Manx, and were closer to midland Britons than they were anyone else for a period. Actually somewhat irritated me in Viking Invasion. The Manx rebels, they had all 'Welsh' names, even though the Manx, by that point, had many many Gaelic names.