New: The Iceni (free, open-ended, www, human, historical, rpg) From: donotreply@pbm.com (PBM List Autoposter) Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2005 19:13:01 +0000 Name: The Iceni Email: webhead zat salroth.com Frequency: Every 2 days URL: http://www.salroth.com/forums/index.php?showforum=332 Type: Historical - semi freeform Last-Update: 2005Oct22 Keywords: free, open-ended, www, human, historical, rpg Description: Boudicca was the wife of Prasutagus, who was head of the Iceni tribe in East England, in what is now Norfolk and Suffolk. In 43 CE, the Romans invaded Britain, and most of the Celtic tribes were forced to submit. However, the Romans allowed two Celtic kings to retain some of their traditional power; one was Prasutagus. The Roman occupation brought increased Roman settlement, military presence, and attempts to suppress Celtic religious culture. There were major economic changes, including heavy taxes and money lending. In 47 CE the Romans forced the Ireni to disarm, creating resentment. Prasutagus had been given a grant by the Romans, but the Romans then redefined this as a loan. When Prasutagus died in 60 CE, he left half his kingdom to the Emperor Nero to settle this debt. [ This is a new entry for the PBM List. You can find the list itself, and instructions for adding games or comments, at http://www.pbm.com/~lindahl/pbm_list/ -- greg ] Up