I am still doubting about placing a DS order, maybe something small like lion soldiers now they are still available here along with the treasury.
But yes, the dynamic of these old factions was perfect, and laid the foundation for my interest in history and in particular the medieval era.
That and my two and a half year older sister teached me bits about history she had on school and later from books she would read.
Most of the time we played jousting tournaments, hunting trips and personal rivalries instead of open war as a result from this. It just showed there was much more to the medieval world than two armies trying to kill each other.
And yep, they certainly seem portuguese to me with the black curly hair on both knights and the light blue color being associated with portugal occasionly.