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Cardolanian Raggers

The Raggers (Du."Rhengiuir Rhethren" or "Men in ranks or row of pikes") were a traditional class of professional Soldiers in Eriador, especially Cardolan. These Raggers were for the most part, descendants of Númenórean Colonists or Warriors who had taken indigenous wives and passed their craft and profession on to their sons and grandsons. The Raggers were considered Tarkils, or "lesser Dúnedain", and were renowned Fighters, especially Pikemen. Additionally to their traditional set of arms, the High-Helmet, Hauberk and Pike they also used a weapon unique to them, a kind of backsword known as the Ragger's Knife.

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Original form in MERP: Ragh Creann-Sleagh = Rhengiwyr Rhethren = Rhengiuir Rhethren.

The original form appears to be a mix of old Irish, Scottish Gaelic and Manx elements, though the original supposed translation as "raging pikes" does not apply. Instead, in order to follow the pattern of using middle Welsh and Arthurian names for Dunland and Cardolan or Southern Eriador, here a modified Welsh form is proposed.

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