GhostOfClayton Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 Oh, so the original story did have a female character? Yeah. I was wondering about that. Thanks. Yep - can't remember her name, though. Probably another reason this character was left out was the ambiguous nature of Marcus Aquila's relationship with her. She was too young to be a 'love interest' (in a children's book and Hollywood film, if not in real-life Roman Britain), though their friendship seemed more than just that. My view only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crispina Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 Oh, so the original story did have a female character? Yeah. I was wondering about that. Thanks. Yep - can't remember her name, though. Probably another reason this character was left out was the ambiguous nature of Marcus Aquila's relationship with her. She was too young to be a 'love interest' (in a children's book and Hollywood film, if not in real-life Roman Britain), though their friendship seemed more than just that. My view only. One of my favorite book series, but I had to go online for the answer - her name was Cottia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursus Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 [Yep - can't remember her name, though. Probably another reason this character was left out was the ambiguous nature of Marcus Aquila's relationship with her. She was too young to be a 'love interest' (in a children's book and Hollywood film, if not in real-life Roman Britain), though their friendship seemed more than just that. My view only. Heh. That might have spiced up the movie for a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crispina Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 I do believe the relationship became more than "just friends" at the end of the series. And didn't Aquila hide his father's ring by burying it at the bottom of a tree? as a symbol he'd be back to be with her or something like that? Now I'm interested in reading the books again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DecimusCaesar Posted July 22, 2011 Report Share Posted July 22, 2011 I do believe the relationship became more than "just friends" at the end of the series. And didn't Aquila hide his father's ring by burying it at the bottom of a tree? as a symbol he'd be back to be with her or something like that? Now I'm interested in reading the books again. I think you're right. I've heard that in the sequel - which I haven't read yet - that the main character is a descendant of Marcus Aquila and Cottia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Neil Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 I think you're right. I've heard that in the sequel - which I haven't read yet - that the main character is a descendant of Marcus Aquila and Cottia. The entire series feaures lineal descendents of Marcus and Cottia. These are: Eagle of the Ninth The Silver Branch Frontier Wolf The Lantern Bearers Sword at Sunset Dawn Wind Throughout the entire series, the family ring with its flawed emerald is worn by the main characters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pompieus Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 At the begining didn't the guy say his unit was the IVth cohort of Gauls? (which was in Britain in 140 AD) Why did they have shields marked Legio II? Was he detached? promoted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostOfClayton Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 At the begining didn't the guy say his unit was the IVth cohort of Gauls? (which was in Britain in 140 AD) Why did they have shields marked Legio II? Was he detached? promoted? Which Legio was the IVth Cohort of Gauls part of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melvadius Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 I can see that I'm going to have to catch up with this film sometime but 'IVth Cohort of Gauls' sounds more like how an auxilliary unit might be named than a cohort from a legion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostOfClayton Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 'IVth Cohort of Gauls' sounds more like how an auxilliary unit might be named than a cohort from a legion. Yep - makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pompieus Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 Cohors IV Gallorum equitata was an auxilia unit attested in Moesia and later in Britain per Cheeseman, Spaul and Holder. It was apparently stationed for many decades at Vindolana. That's why I wondered...does the book say anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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