04-16-2015, 06:10 AM
Glendower is one of the names we know were used in the original campaign, from the famous Battle of Glendower, where the Flying Monk earned his fame by burning down the forest.
Interestingly, Glendower was also one of the handful of names later appearing on the Greyhawk map, with a slightly modified spelling (Glendour).
I think Rafe is spot on about the general interest in medieval British history and historical battles, shared by Arneson (whose MA was in history), Gary and probably many other Wargamers as well. Someone suggested that one reason for the interest in this particular part of medieval history was simply the fact that there would be more books availble on it than say French or German medieval history.
I suspect that the Twin City gamers were also especially partial to the inclusion of Viking Raiders because of the Scandinavian heritage common in Minnesota.
-Havard
Interestingly, Glendower was also one of the handful of names later appearing on the Greyhawk map, with a slightly modified spelling (Glendour).
I think Rafe is spot on about the general interest in medieval British history and historical battles, shared by Arneson (whose MA was in history), Gary and probably many other Wargamers as well. Someone suggested that one reason for the interest in this particular part of medieval history was simply the fact that there would be more books availble on it than say French or German medieval history.
I suspect that the Twin City gamers were also especially partial to the inclusion of Viking Raiders because of the Scandinavian heritage common in Minnesota.
-Havard
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