Its fun to discuss this subject. Naturally not genocide, but the identity of Dragon Slayers.
With a name like Rhode (I named my second character Malta), you would expect them to draw parallel with the Knights Templar. Instead it appears that the Dragon Knights are the true parallel to the Knights Templar. They rose to great power, became rich and complacent, and were ultimately betrayed and nearly eradicated. History is still uncertain whether any Templars actually survived. Ultimately, the tenants of the Templars were adopted by modern masonic groups and held strong roots in founding of a great nation (disputable, I know).
I would say the identity of the Dragon Slayers are most similar to any number of middle ages religious fanatics that hold a blood feud to this day-- there are plenty of real parallel around the world including African, Asian, and Middle East. I would like to know which, if any, of these factions were used a model for the Slayers.
Last edited by candlebbq; 09/12/10 04:33 AM.
