Europe as Middle Earth. (For you LOTR fans).

[DarkFish]

Originally Posted by UnderseaLcpl

Geographic and topographical similarities be damned. Contrary to Torplexed's claim, Texas is the only proper home of the horse-lords, so we're Rohan, not some homeland for overly effeminate people who look like men but actually aren't. Well, maybe Austin could be described as such... but not the rest of the state!

Texas?! You know who the real horse-lords are? The Netherlands, located in Northwestern Rohan on the map

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batavi_...manic_tribe%29

Finds of horse skeletons in graves suggest a strong equestrian preoccupation.
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Well-regarded for their skills in horsemanship and swimming—for men and horses could cross the Rhine without losing formation
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The Batavi also provided a contingent for the Emperor's Horse Guard.