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King Arthur. About. Artorius Dux Bellorum King Arthur Lives in North Kingdom of the Britons Also called the Gododdin Between Hadrian’s Wall and Antonine Wall. Traits. “renowned for his personal fearlessness as for his bold tactics in battle” pg 17 Fearless and brave
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About • Artorius Dux Bellorum • King Arthur • Lives in North Kingdom of the Britons • Also called the Gododdin • Between Hadrian’s Wall and Antonine Wall
Traits • “renowned for his personal fearlessness as for his bold tactics in battle” pg 17 • Fearless and brave • Leader/Commander • “he wore a golden torque around his neck and mail shirt…” pg 17 • Carried long dagger and Caliburn (legendary sword forged in Avalon)
Roles • Lord of The Battles • Commander of the Celtic Cavalry • “Warlord”
Allies/Rivals • The North was allied with the Romans • The Romans and Arthur fought against the Picts and Scots • Worried about Irish invasions from east and Saxons from the east
Actions • Among the “Twelve Kings of the North” Arthur rose to power • His troops were used in Roman Legion's cavalry units • Improved the Roman cavalry called the “cataphracti” • Patrolled Britain during 3rd & 4th centuries • Infantry forces • 12 undisputed victories against enemies • Main job was to guard the North invasions • Became the warlord • Controlled 36 forts
Present Day • Arnold Schwarzenegger • Strong and fearless