Wow, I haven't posted here in a while. Ipsen makes sense, considering it is an upsidedown castle. (Backwards proof #1) Weaker weapons also work as stronger weapons. (Backwards proof #2) As for the french, I have no clue. THe only character that I remember coming in contact with Ipsen was Colin. Colin is derived from Nicholas, which is a name of French origin. Aaaand that's it.