Comments on: Chapter IV

By: Chad_Writtenfire

Chad_Writtenfire — Thu, 29 May 2008 14:55:11 +0000

Ahha, the pow-wow of history shall take place in the realms of fantasy! Mwahahaha.

By: Charlee

Charlee — Thu, 29 May 2008 06:32:52 +0000

I thought the descriptions of the camp was familiar. And it was, as I have recently read about Scipio (preparations to my M.A. in ancient history). I am impressed on how you used the descriptions in your story.
And also, as a history geek, it’s always fun to recognize small details and to recognize a fellow as well;)

By: Chad_Writtenfire

Chad_Writtenfire — Wed, 28 May 2008 23:18:08 +0000

I don’t think Thaesil has arranged for assassinations tonight, but you never know. He might work quickly and surprise us all. Of course, there may be other people who don’t like Allen running around, and what’s a story without a few good ambushes?
For the camp fortifications, I based it, in some parts and with some liberties, on the Roman legions’ consular camp, pre-Caesar and pre-cohort. It dates from the time of Scipio’s activity in Northern Africa. I posted a bit more about it on the blog.

By: nabi al-raml

nabi al-raml — Wed, 28 May 2008 23:14:43 +0000

Uh-oh, Allen’s alone. Hopefully this won’t become time for an ambush. Oh well, yay for new friends. Nice detailed description of fortifications/defense in this chapter, I’m impressed.