London

The capital of England and the United Kingdom has been trapped in the 18th century. London is also called the “Capital Of Magic” thanks to its deep roots in magic. The city was built with a focus on magic-infused technology, and even though the hundreds of years that have passed, it has never faded. Its history with magic goes back to the Roman era where it remains well documented in the libraries and temples/churches throughout London. The city is split in half by the London River, but can be crossed via the famous London Bridge. Real-life landmarks such as the London Tower, Big Ben and Parliament are still here but with a more steampunk-ish theme.

Ruins of Old are scattered all over the lands surrounding London, including old temples, altars, and even small villages from the early centuries. These have not been closely documented, however. Some places have been lost to time and nature, leaving many areas that have yet to be re-discovered. Who knows what someone might find?

### **Places of Note**

* *Oxford University of Magic and Elements -* One of the oldest magic universities in the whole world, it has been in operation since the early 10th century.

* *Rose Crowned Plaza -*

* *Ruins of Astridon -* Formerly a temple for the God of Magic, Astridon, but lost to its forest surroundings. It’s a common tourist destination for people visiting the London area. While most of its history has been documented, a small fraction of it has been lost.

### **Natives**

Unlike other places in the world, the majority of the population consists of magically inclined species, including and not limited to Vampires, Mages, Angels, Werewolves, and so on. Humans only make up a little less than 5% of the total population. These species (mostly) live side by side with no friction. Both Vampires and Werewolves call England their native home, while Angels are frequent immigrants.

### **Species Organizations**

* *Werewolf “Pack” -* Hundreds of years ago, a Werewolf pack inhabited the forests surrounding London. The Werewolves were once fierce and feared throughout the land, attacking the city, villages and settlements. Wanting to end the violence, the government stepped in and allowed them to assimilate into the city in turn for a promise for a better life. Descendants of the pack members live in the city, but as the older generations pass, they are losing more and more of their traditions.

* *Vampire Covens and Rogues -* London is a hotspot for Vampires. While some Vampires are independent of any Covens, there’s still a good number of Covens that exist. There are three big Covens that overshadow five much smaller ones. The larger ones have divided the city into districts, and very rarely does one Coven travel into another. The smaller Covens exist in only the outskirts and less desirable places.

* *Mages Union -* Formed back in 1791, The Mages Union serves to protect Mages in their community from harm by other species. They work to make people not fear or mock magic and allow them to embrace it, spreading useful information to other citizens and tourists. They don’t only help with other Mages, they offer things such as housing or food to the unfortunate.