> Let me add my two cents on this one -
>
> I think that the Heortlings have mills - wind and (to a lesser extent)
> river. I have no trouble with believing that they have the technology - the
> Heortlings aren't savages, after all. Indeed, I think that in some
> technical arts (metal-working, woodworking) they match or even surpass the
> Dara Happans in skill.
The Celts certainly were skilled artisans and metalworkers.
The Roman Empire stole/copied such things as chainmail, use of soap and the Shortsword from the celts they warred against.
The famous (and ugly) "factory" produced Gladius shortsword is based on a _very_ beautiful celtic shortsword, that had a gracefully curving leaf blade. One of the most beautiful swords ever made, in my humble opinion.
-Adept : knowing he's responging to an ancient posting. My mailbox is flooding.
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