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The North

The land north of Hadrian's Wall has been known as Caledonia since Roman times. It is surrounded on the east by the North Sea, on the north by the Icelandic Sea and on the west by the North Channel. It is a wild land - full of adventure.

Only four "proper" kingdoms exist in Caledonia, Gorre, Garloth, Lothian, and Strangorre, with Lothian being the most influential, wealthy, and powerful. In these lands a knight can be confident that the people follow most of the normal customs found in Logres. However, even in these lands differences to Logres are marked. Most of the people are Pagan. The land is, for the most part, wilder and the commoner's life is harsher. Cattle and sheep herding is the main type of farming; little of the land is arable, so few towns or cities exist

Apart from those relatively normal feudal lands, the kingdoms of Caledonia follow an older, less sophisticated way of life. In most, all civilizing influence is completely unknown. The people live in a way which has remained unchanged for hundreds of years. Life is bleak, harsh and dangerous. Commoners do not farm. Instead they herd cattle and sheep from pasture to pasture. A few kingdoms are at least beginning to accept and adopt the ways of Feudalism.

## Settlements

People live in cities, towns, hillforts, villages and hamlets. Cities are much rarer than in Logres. Towns are usually in the lowlands and are often clustered around a castle for protection. Hillforts are much more widespread than elsewhere in Britain. Though most are long abandoned, many are still occupied and in effect form small towns - especially for the wild Picts. Villages cluster around the towns in farming areas. Hamlets are the seasonally used huts in the hills and Highlands. They are the homes of the tribes who herd their animals in the high pasture land in summer. They are always small as the lands cannot support many.

## Castles

Castles are not as widespread as they are in Logres. They are mostly found in the south of the region and few are impressive or modem. Most are flimsy motte and baileys.

Even these, though, are better than the hillforts which serve as defenses for many, especially the Picts. The Picts have hardly a castle to their name. They also use strange towers, called brochs, which are cold, cramped and cheerless .

## Settled Areas

These are almost the same as those found throughout Britain. Towns and villages throughout the lowlands are surrounded by ploughed fields. The earth is less fertile than that of Logres and the crops grow thin and sickly. In the Highlands, settlements are clustered in the river valleys but their fields are smaller and poorer still.

## Forests

Vast, thick forests cover Caledonia. The greatest single forest is the massive Caledonian Forest. It is extremely dense and virtually impassable to knights, who would struggle to even walk their horses through. Like the forests in Logres, the heartlands of the forests are within the demesne of Faerie. Unless one wants to provoke a confrontation with the denizens of the Otherworld they should be avoided.
Sir Bar

**Year(s) Married** | 494

**Sir Bar of West Lavington** is a big and gentle, strong and loyal knight, known for being very conventional.

## Personality and Appearance

Sir Bar is a large but gentle man, his strength unmatched in Salisbury. Yet he dislikes conflict, particularly amongst those he would see stand together for the good of Salisbury, and rarely takes sides in the intrigue at court.
Blewydd of Salisbury

**Blewydd of Salisbury** is the youngest child of Earl Roderick and Lady Ellen of Salisbury, named after Sir Blewydd, a promising and brave True Knight who gave his life for that of his friends, and some say the world.

## Family

Earl Roderick, father (deceased)

Lady Ellen, mother

Lady Jenna, sister

Robert of Salisbury, brother
Battle of Saint Albans

* Strength of Nohaut broken with the deaths of King Octa and King Eosa
* King Uther Pendragon is restored to health
Decisive British Victory

**The Battle of St Albans** was fought between the Britons led by King Uther Pendragon and Saxons led by kings Octa and Eosa in 495. Though the Britons were victorious, the victory celebrations were marred by the use of foul poison that slew King Uther and almost all the lords in Logres.
Rydychan

**Rydychan** is a large and wealthy county on the Upper Thames river. The county is currrently ruled by Countess Marianne, the wealthiest heiress in the land following the death of her second husband at the Infamous Feast.

## Locations

* Abingdon Abbey: This is a Benedictine (black monk) abbey. The monks are known to be happy to have visitors and treat them well.
* Dorchester: This town is surrounded by Roman walls and tower, and houses a British monastery of brown monks.
* Oxford: The capital of Rydychan, Oxford is a small walled city. It includes a large stone shell keep, stone towers, and a bailey over a long bridge.
* Shirburn: A motte-and-bailey castle.
* Wallingford: The town of Wallingford is built next to Wallingford Castle, and motte-and-bailey keep.

## Neighboring counties

* Clarence
* Muerensis
* Tribuit
* Hertford
* Windsor
* Silchester
* Marlboro
Levcomagus

Levcomagus is a bustling city. Farmers flock about it, leading livestock and carts with produce to the market.

## Description

Levcomagus is a wealthy city due to its location on the Royal Road. This unwalled city in Silchester has no castle or walls due to its location so far inland.

The trade that passes through it and the rich farmlands and forests that surround it provide its lord Sir Rhisiart Blaines with wealth beyond his station as a steward and castellan of one city.
Blackshield Mercenaries

One of the many mercenary companies in Britain, the Blackshields are unique in that they are an official fighting force of a Duke, Claudas de Apres also known as Blacksnake and function as the feudal army of Bowen Castle.

## Composition

Claudas de Apres has gathered many mercenary knights and sargeants to his service to form the Blackshields. The company also has a sizable contingent of footmen, all armed and equipped by the duke himself. Numbering around 50 armored horse and 100 footmen, the company is a force to be reckoned with, though rarely hired out in its entirety by any one client.

These men are fiercely loyal to their lord, but their mere existence places a black mark on his reputation, as no TRUE lord would stoop so low as to manage and hire out a band of mercenaries to enrich himself.

## Reputation

The Blackshields are so named for the heraldry of Catterick, which they wear openly and proudly. The company has a reputation for effectiveness, but also ruthlessness and unnecessary cruelty, which makes some weary to hire them o use against people they would conquer. However, there are few more suited to make an example of an enemy than the Blackshields, and they are often hired to deal with bandits and Saxons when a lord's own forces are otherwise occupied.

## History

### 492

Joined the Salisbury forces in battle against the Silver Centurion. Betrayed them at the height of battle.
Battle of Mearcred Creek

In 485, forces from Logres lead by King Uther Pendragon marched on Sussex - King Ælle led a defense at Mearcred Creek.

After several hours of fighting the Logres troops pulled out; the result was indecisive.

Notably, some of Uther's vassals had not answered his summons. Although the battle was indecisive, the Saxons held on to the land they had claimed, but were not able to push further to Logres.
King Lot

**Year Born** | 460

**King Lot** is the ruler of Lothian and Orkney. A "civilized Pict", he is one of the most powerful kings north of Hadrian's Wall. Originally from the Orkney Islands, he has come to rule Lothian as well through a campaign of ruthless conquest.

## Appearance and Personality

King Lot is considered uncouth by the Cymri southerners, who view him little better than a savage who has washed the woad from his skin. He is a boorish man with great ambition and a violent streak as wide as his kingdom.

## Family

* Queen Margawse: Wife
* King Nentres of Garloth: Brother-in-Law

## History

### 491

Attended wedding of King Uther Pendragon and Lady Ygraine. Rumours surround him marrying one of Ygraine's daughter as a way for Uther to acquire a powerful ally.

### 492

Married Lady Margawse in a lavish ceremony.
Catterick

**Catterick** is a Duchy of the kingdom of Malahaut. The land of Catterick surrounds the city of the same name. It includes Richmond Castle, Catterick, Bowes Castle, and parts of the Nohaut Forest. Its current Duke is Claudas de Apres.

## Places of Interest

* Bowes Castle: Southernmost castle on the Appleby Road, subject to the Baron of Appleby. It is built within the remnants of an old Roman fort. It houses the Blackshield mercenary company.
* Catterick: This walled city is the center of population and civilization in northern Malahaut. It’s an important trade center and also a stop along the King’s Way.
* Nohaut Forest: This forest separates the Saxon kingdom of Nohaut on the east and Catterick in the west.
* Richmond Castle: This is a large castle near Catterick, the seat of the Duke of Richmond.
Somerset

**Somerset** is an independent kingdom between Logres and Escavalon. It has managed to retain its independence by means of its nobles withdrawing to hide in the marshes whenever necessary. It includes the cities of Wells, Bath, the abbey of Glastonbury, and of course the Avalon Mashes. Its current ruler is King Cadwy.

## Locations

* Bath, capital city of Somerset. In Latin the city is called Aqua Sulis, or the Baths of Sulis, due to the magical healing properties of its springs. It is three days’ ride from Sarum.

* Glastonbury. One of the most sacred places in Britain for it was here that the first Christian church was built. Before that it was sacred to Don, the earth mother, and was a magical entrance to the Otherworld. An abbey is there now. Glastonbury is about four days’ ride from Sarum.

* Wells, a city off the main road is nonetheless the seat of one of the legates of the Supreme Collegium.

## Neighboring Counties

* Clarence
* Marlboro
* Salisbury
* Jagent
Bishop Roger

**Bishop Roger** is the Bishop of Salisbury. A practical man of the cloth, Earl Roderick has come to trust in his counsel in many matters.

## Appearance and Personality

Bishop Roger is both wealthy and worldly, in a religious sort of way. Though his taste is minimalistic, eschewing the heavy gold and jewellery of many in his station, to the keen observer his clothes and accoutrements are still very expensive, having been made of the finest materials and to the highest level of craftmanship. He funds this through his income from the holdings of the church, including the church holdings of Amesbury and those around Sarum and Warminster, and the other numerous sources of church income.

He is well educated, widely read, and influential; he loves to travel to London for business and for people to know that he visits the capital frequently. He tends towards practicality when conflict between the count and the church arises, and has been able to increase his influence in court because of that.
Escavalon

**Escavalon** is one of the great kingdoms of Britain, currently dependent upon Estregales. The folk of Escavalon are notoriously proud of their wealth and power.

## Places of Interest

* Carlion: Often called Carlion-on-Usk, is a nice little city, and the residence of archbishop Dubricus, the head of the Church of Britain. Sir Alain de Carlion is its lord.
* Caerwent: The largest city in the kingdom and the seat of King Nanteleod. It was once a major Roman city, but has lost its character to the locals.
* Lydney: A temple to the Pagan god Nodens, noted for its magical healing baths.
Roman

The **Roman** culture is still alive in Britain. Roman people usually dwell within the cities, the birthright of their culture which was once the heart of civilization, and consider themselves more cultured and sophisticated than the other people of the island. The people of Malahaut are the most prevalent group of Romans on the island.

## Culture

Long ago, "in ancient times", the noble Roman Empire conquered and civilized this land. It ruled all of Britain―indeed, all the world. Due to decadence and selfishness, the whole Empire collapsed except for one part―Britain, thanks to the ancestors of the present-day Roman Britons. These are the Old Families of the "ancient aristocracy." The urban Britons revere their Roman heritage, especially their legal system that has maintained the "peaceful imperial times".

The old Roman cities provide a life for many residents because they are trade centers. The commoners there often call themselves Romans, too. These are the plebeians of urban life, the numerous lower classes.

Romans are stereotyped by others as upper-class snobs, rich folk who take their status as "given". Most are condescending because they know they deserve their place, though the equites (knights from the Roman culture) hold up their privilege by actually doing the noble and dangerous task of defending the land.

## Appearance and Values

Roman stock tends to produce nobler-looking people than other cultures, with lithe, attractive forms.

Roman culture emphasizes education and most Romans can read some Latin, whereas even the nobility of many other peoples are illiterate. They also practice lost sciences such as medicine, which they do not consider "unmanly" as some other peoples do.

Romans are well known to be experts with language and politics. City dwelling requires more use of their tongues than their swords - though combat training still exists with a special focus on siege warfare to protect their cities.

## Religions

### Roman Christian

*"Saint Peter was the favourite of Our Lord Jesus, and he founded the only True Church. It guided the Roman Empire, and it has survived intact as our organization of bishops. Of course we obey the Pope."*

Roman Christians follow the church founded by Peter, the head of Jesus' apostles and one-time religion of the Roman Empire. They believe in there being "One God, One Church, One Bishop," with the Roman Bishop declared to be pre-eminent, invested as Pope. They practice centralization and tight control of all churches, with church fathers standardising the New Testament Bible, sacraments, and holy days. Although most of the fundamentals are superficially identical to British Christianity, there is enough different to create tensions that have on occasions flared into open conflict.
King Pellinore

**Year Knighted** | 477

**King Pellinore** is the famous master hunter, eternally seeking the legendary and evasive Questing Beast. He is a fair and just man, but his passion for the hunt sometimes overcomes his obligations to his kingdom. Still, his people love him, and he has protected the land well from Irish raiders.

## Appearance and Personality

King Pellinore is often out of court for years at a time, leaving the running of Norgales to fall to evil men. The reason for this is his obsession with the *Glatisant*, the Questing Beast. Due to this, his appearance is often disheveled and anything but regal. Despite this however, he always maintains a perfectly kept mustache, which is perfectly waxed at all times.

When dealing with other people, i.e. not on the hunt, King Pellinore is somewhat eccentric. He has the thick accent of a posh gentleman, ending sentences with multiple superfluous "whats". His lechery is known throughout Britain and he is rumored to have sired enough bastards to settle Ireland.

He is a young king of the old pagan ways, having succeeded his father to the throne before being given proper time to learn the burden of responsibility that comes with kingship.
Greater Norgales

**Greater Norgales** encompasses the kingdoms of Gomeret and Lesser Norgales, the lands of Snodonia, the plain of Chester, the Isles, as well as numerous hill tribes. Its current ruler is King Pellinore.

## Constituent Kingdoms and Lands

* Chester
* Gomeret
* The Isles
* Lesser Norgales
* Snodonia
* Numerous hill tribes

## Neighboring Lands

* Cameliard to the east
* Estregales to the south
King Nanteleod of Escavalon

**King Nanteleod of Escavalon** is one of the most capable military men and leaders of the Estregales. He is an ambitious man, but just and well liked by many.

## Appearance and Personality

King Nanteleod is well known for his bravery and vigor. Unlike some of his subjects, he is practices moderation in consumption, lest he build bulk that would slow him down in battle. Though suspicious of strangers, none can find fault in his hospitality, for which he is famed.

## History

### 491

Attended king Uther's wedding at Tintagel

### 492

Attended the twin weddings of Margawse and Elaine in Tintagel on behalf of his overlord, King Canan of the Estregales.
Gomeret

**Gomeret** is a kingdom of six strong and warlike tribes, ruled in name by King Pellinore but due to his absence by other, less capable and more evil men.

## Vassal Kingdoms and Lands

* The Isles
* Lesser Norgales
* Snodonia
* Various hill tribes

## Places of Interest

* Bangor Fawr: Castle guarding the crossing of the Meneii Straits, subject to Gomeret. It is a boat port. A famous monastery is here, overseen by Saint Deiniol.
* Degannwy: A great fortress in Gomeret, one of the most important castles of the King of Gomeret.
* Dinas Emrys: Built by the tyrant Vortigern on the slopes of Mount Snowdon, it has been rebuilt after Merlin tore it down. Once occupied by the forces of Aurelius Ambrosius, now a castle of the King of Gomeret.
* Sinadon: A sea port city guarded by a great stone castle. The castle was built by the Emperor Macsen Wledig in ages past. The city and the castle also guard the Meneii Straits, and are subject to the King of Gomeret.
Kent

A Saxon kingdom in southeast Britain. The king is Oisc, son of the Saxon king Hengest who brought the first settlers to Britain under Vortigern years ago. Currently occupied by the Jutes, all cities now considerably degraded from their Roman greatness due to occupation and lack of trade.

## Locations of Interest

* Canterbury: This city in Kent is the former capital of the British kingdom destroyed by the Saxons and now the seat of power of King Oisc. A stop on the Royal Road, it used to be the seat of one of the legates of the Supreme Collegium.
* Dover: This city is a major port in Kent.
* Rochester: An old Roman city

## Neighboring Regions

* London to the north
* Essex to the north
* Silchester to the west
* Sussex to the south
Sir Caradred

**Sir Caradred** is the eldest trueborn son of King Cadwy of Somerset, and a devout pagan. More of a warrior than his father, he has led the Somerset warriors in many a battle.

## Appearance

Sir Caradred is middle ages, and though he retains his energetic nature, his face bears the weight of many years and battles. He is a plain-looking man, which has led many to underestimate the heir to Somerset, but he retains great strength and constitution, earned from a life lived according to the old ways.

## Personality

Sir Caradred is energetic and proud, ready to burst into action on a moment's notice. He is also a known womanizer and has bastards aplenty in Somerset, but he is also just and fair when treating with friends or foes.
Archbishop Dubricus

**Gender** | Male

**Saint Dubricus** is the Archbishop of Britain for the Roman Catholic Church, overseeing the religious affairs of the island from his holy see in Carlion, a Roman city in southern Cambria.

## Appearance and Personality

Dubricus is Cymric, but brought up in the Roman Christian faith, considered by many to be one of the holiest in all Britain. He is a skilled diplomat and an ambitious man who uses his skills to try to convince the many abbots of the British Church, which has no single leader, to submit to his (and Rome’s) rule. Thus far, he has not succeeded, but his drive to unify the church in his lifetime is well know.

## History

### 480

Anointed King Uther Pendragon as the High King of Britain
King Octa

**King Octa** was the Saxon king of Nohaut, a kingdom on the east coast of northern Cumbria. He was the son of Hengest, one of the Saxon brothers who led the first Saxon armies to Britain at Vortigern's request. He is also known for his fearsome runeaxe that has claimed the lives of many British knights.

## Appearance and Personality

King Octa was a great hero, a cunning and brave warrior and ruler. Octa is well known for his pride and intelligence, and leads the Kingdom of Nohaut with great success.

## History

### 490

Badly wounded and captured in the Battle of Lindsey.

### 492

Escaped from the Duke of Lindsey's dungeons.

### 493

Sought an alliance with the Centurion King of Malahaut to exploit Uther's weakness.

### 495

Led the Saxons in a campaign against Logres, rampaging through Lindsey and tearing the Duchy apart in a vengeful rage. Captured the city of Saint Albans where he was killed by Sir Brastias.
King Eosa

King Eosa is the cousin of King Octa, and the two jointly rule the Saxon kingdom of Nohaut. He is a giant of a man, too large for any horse to carry.

## Appearance and Personality

King Eosa is a giant man, at least 7 feet tall, with a physique to match. Rumored to be able to lift an ox, the bulging biceps and barrel chest of the Saxon warlord are well known.

Less intelligent than his cousin King Octa, Eosa is the hammer of Nohaut, more at home at the head of a warhost than at court, and as such leaves much of the running of the kingdom to his cousin. This sometimes leads people to think there is only one king in Nohaut.

## History

### 489

Pillaged Malahaut, running the countryside to the ground and besieging Eburacum.

### 490

Badly wounded and captured in the Battle of Lindsey.
Caercolun (Duchy)

Caercolun is one the three great duchies of Logres located in the east that includes the counties of Caercolun and Caerwent, and a part of the Fens. It is also known as the Duchy of Saxon Shor

## Places of Interest

**County of Caercolun**

* This wealthy county in eastern Britain includes the seaports of Colchester, Ipswich, and Maldon. It also includes much of the Quinqueroi Forest.
	+ Colchester: This once-grand city in Caercolun County was formerly the capital city of Roman Britain.
	+ Ipswich: This city in Caercolun, on the Orwell River, is another stop on the Royal Road.
	+ Maldon: This is a thriving port city in Caercolun.
	+ Quinqueroi Forest: A forest in southeastern Logres, separating Caercolun from Hertford.

**County of Caerwent**

* A county in eastern Britain that includes the cities of Norwich, Yarmouth, and Thetford.
	+ Buckenham: This city in Caerwent is a stop along the Royal Road.
	+ Chelmsford: This city is on the Royal Road in the county of Caerwent.
	+ Norwich: This port city located up the Yar River in Caerwent is the fourth largest city in Britain, and is the easternmost stop of the Royal Road.
	+ Thetford: This city of Caerwent is a major trading center for a fertile land.
	+ Yarmouth: This city in Caerwent County at the mouth of the Yar River is a small port, primarily for the royal fleet.
	+ Aventureuse Forest: The forest in Caerwent that separates Thetford from Norwich.
	+ Brecklands: The eastern lands of Caerwent County including the Yar River, its marshes, and the lands around.
	+ Broadlands: The western lands of Caerwent County, including the lands between Aventurus Forest and the Fens, including Thetford.

## History

485

* Battle of Colchester. King Aethelswith takes a short sail from Kent  with his continental army and also many warriors from King Hengest . They land near Maldon and pillage widely until Duke Lucius musters his army and meets them south of Colchester. The fighting is fierce, but the Saxons prevail and the duke has to retreat to Colchester. British refugees flee into the Quinqueroi Forest but are pursued and enslaved by the hundreds.

486

* Caerwent was raided by Saxons.

* War in Southern Caercolun: In the east, the Saxons are enslaving as many Britons as they can, killing everyone who tries to run away.
The British army goes ready for skirmishing all summer. Yet there are more Saxons than Britons, and when Duke Lucius comes out with his army, the enemy gathers quickly and battle is met. Near Ipswich, the duke is ambushed and killed, though much of his army escapes northward.

* Southern Caercolun is carved apart and the Saxon kingdom of Essex is formed in its place.

* The king sends Prince Madoc  to settle the area; Madoc rallies the army and the Saxons stop advancing. Afterward, Madoc reports of victories, but everyone knows that nothing of strategic significance has occurred.
Lothian

**Lothian** is the largest part of the Lowlands of The North. It is ruled by King Lot, who conquered it as a young man.

## Description

The most powerful northern kingdom, straddling the Firth of Forth. Its people are considered wild and uncouth, barely better than Picts by most British south of Hadrian's Wall, but their martial prowess is unquestionned. Its capital city is Edinbruth, known for its great fortress Maiden Castle.

## Neighboring Regions

* Garloth to the South-East
* Gorre to the South
* Pictlands (Benoic) to the North
* Strangorre to the West

## Locations of Interest

* Maiden Castle: A great fortress so-named for the college of druidic priestesses who live there.
* Stirling Castle: a major strongpoint in the center of the kingdom.
Lindsey

The Duchy of **Lindsey** encompasses most of the south side of the fertile Trent River Valley, plus the lands from the sea in the east and the Pennines in the west. It is overseen by the Duke of Lindsey, responsible for guarding the northern border of Logres.

## Counties

Lambor

Lindsey

Lonazep

## Locations

* Folkingham is a town which is an important stop along the King's Road. It supports a small castle of some strategic importance.
* Lincoln is protected by Roman walls. It's a wealthy city, located at the convergence of several trade routes. Lincoln is also the seat of the Duke of Lindsey.
* Newark, on the Trent River, is a city guarded by the fort on nearby Castle Hill.
* The city of Winteringham is the official ferry station to cross the Humber River between Logres and Malahaut.

## Battles

### 490

The Battle of Lindsey was one of the largest battles ever in Logres, with twenty thousand men doing battle as King Octa and King Eosa of the Saxons clashed with King Uther and his vassals.

The battle was a resounding success for Logres, with the Saxon kings captured.

### 495

Lindsey was sundered with fire and iron as the Saxon kings Octa and Eosa attacked the duchy.
Cambria

**Cambria** is the one of the major regions of Britain. It was once a single kingdom but is now subdivided into several smaller kingdoms with cultural ties. Cambria sits west of Logres and southwest of Cumbria.

## History

It is said that Brutus had three sons among whom he divided his lands after landing in Britain. His elder son, Locrinus, received the land between the rivers Humber and Severn, which he called Loegria, later Logres. His second son, Albanactus, got the lands north of the Humber, which took from him the name of Albany. The younger son, Camber, was bequeathed everything beyond the Severn, which was called after him "Cambria".

Cambria has several kingdoms, duchies and other regions within its borders. The following map shows their location and some major cities.

## Description

Wild and rugged with few islands of civilization, Cambria is the western region of Britain. The interior is mountaneous and with large forests, where uncivilized tribes live and hold sway, answering to no king.

Following the death of King Canan of Estregales, many of the Cambrian kingdoms split off in independence. Still, at least in these lands a knight can expect the people to follow the reasonable customs found in Logres. Thus, their lords command the fealty of knights, their churchmen are mostly British Christian, and the commoneners mostly grow barley and pigs.

There are also a couple of kingdoms and many smaller lands that follow an older, less sophisticated way of life. Civiliced attitudes of feudalism are foreign, whereas instead barbaric customs hold sway. The people here are untrustworthy and dangerous, but illequipped and backwards. Most do not farm, but instead herd cattle and sheep in the pastures in the hills.

Though backward by the standards of Logres, the men of Cambria are well respected as warriors, and many great heroes have come from their midst.

## Notable Kingdoms

* Estregales
	+ Cardigan
	+ Gloucester
* Escavalon
* Gomeret
	+ Anglesey and the Holy Isle (collectively known as Isles)
	+ Cheshire
	+ Norgales
	+ Snodonia
* Cameliard
* Ergyng

## Barbarian Lands

* Cardigan
* Brycheiniog
* Bulith
* Elafel
* Gwaelod
* Môn
* Orofoise
* Powys
* Snodonia
* Ystrad Tywi
Father Dewi

**Gender** | Male

**Father Dewi** is a Roman Christian priest widely known to be smart, forceful, and absolutely fanatical in his faith. At the several monasteries he has established, there is no alcohol at all allowed, so he is called “the Waterman.”

## Personality and Appearance

Dewi was born to a religious family in Henfynew in Sugales). Already in his youth the pious man went went on pilgrimage to the Holy Land to prove his faith to his God. He returned triumphantly with many sacred relics, including the altar Christ used at the Last Supper and a piece of the True Cross, earning him Sainthood. Most importantly however, he brought back a desire to establish the monastic tradition of the desert hermits into his homeland.

Soon after his return, Father Dewi instituted a system of rigorous monasticism based upon the Order of the Black Monks. The fact that a regimen acceptable in a desert climate is nigh-intolerable in the damp and chilly climate of Cambria was meaningless to him.

To his strength of character speaks his enforcement of the ban on alcoholic beverages to those of his order, for which he was called “The Waterman”. Despite this, his charisma and religious fervor has attracted many followers to his order, which has spread from its corner of Cambria to Ireland, Cumbria, Cornwall, and Brittany.
Sir Tyrone

**Family Characteristic** | Distictive feature

**Sir Tyrone of Winterbourne Stoke** is a Vasal knight of late Earl Rodericks
 son Earl Robert and owner of the manor Winterbourne Stoke. Sir Tyrone is a noble and driven man. He drives to be a truest of true knigts. He also seeks to be know as a Knight of the Silver Shroud, the name he grew quite fond, when he was give it by Sir Jarredan. But first and foremost he is a loyal knight of Salisbury.

## Appearance and Personality

Sir Tyrones family and Sir tyrone himself is quite new to vassalige for hes grandfather was give the lands by his Earl. He is handsome "young" man of his prime with hair black as night and deep brown eyes that some say can see right to your very soul.

Sir Tyrone enjoys as much action as any knight but at many occation finds himself pondering the the consequences of his actions, sometime beforehand, sometimes after. Sir Tyrone invites danger and faces it head on as he belives the Knight of the Silver Shroud should.

Sir Tyrone is a Brittish Christian but is not devoted to his fate, he does pray to God but is well versed in the knwolage of healing herbs and other things maybe deemd non Christian. He sees himself more of Uther Pendragon kind of Christian.
Ebble

**Ebble Castle** is the southernmost settlement of Salisbury, a wooden Motte-and-Bailey that is still servicable in defense, but slowly falling to disrepair.

## Description

Ebble is a small Motte-and-Bailey located in the southern parts of Salisbury to guard against invasions from that direction and to guard the Ebble tributary. Never the largest or strongest castle in the county, the marshy lands have caused rot to begin to set in the wooden palisades, and started the process of slow decay.

## Staff and Garrison

The castle is held by Sir Phelot for Lady Ellen, who is the sole knight of the garrison. The rest are footmen gathered from the surrounding manors to serve as the castle's guards.

## History

### 496

An infestation of water leapers set in the Ebble river, causing further problems with resupply of the castle.
King Nentres

**Year(s) Married** | 480 (Lady Ingdredd), 492 (Lady Elaine)

**King Nentres** is the ruler of the northern kingdom of Garloth and the brother-in-law of King Lot of Lothian.

## Appearance and Personality

King Nentres is said to be a good man in a bad place, as his kingdom is precariously surrounded by Lothian, Nohaut and Malahaut. He is said to be blind to much evil that happpens, though whether this is by simplicity or choice none can say. He is a loyal vassal of King Lot.

## Family

* Queen Elaine: Wife
* King Lot of Lothian: Brother-in-Law

## History

### 490

Met with King Uther Pendragon outside Catterick after the Battle of Lindsey to discuss formal alliance between Logres and the kingdoms of The North.

### 491

Attended wedding of King Uther Pendragon and Lady Ygraine.
Duke Corneus

**Duke Corneus** is the ruler of Lindsey and a member of the Supreme Collegium known for being an erstwhile vassal of the late King Uther Pendragon.

## Appearance and personality

Duke Corneus is a plain-looking man with an almost constant scowl on his face. Not particularly brave nor loyal, his reluctance to support Uther fully earned him the nickname "The Reluctant Vassal". As one of the last surviving members of the Supreme Collegium, he feels more entitled to respect than ever before.

## History

### 487

Was visited by King Uther Pendragon. Lindsey had been a relucatant (and sometimes disobedient) vassal for some time, but on the presentation of Excalibur he rose to his feet and swore fealty again.

### 490

Was present at the Battle of Lindsey. Held celebrations in his home court after the victory.

### 494

Trapped in Lindsey over the winter as a result of a Saxon siege.

### 495

Remained in his castle as the Saxons made their way south. As he was unable to attend the Infammous Feast he survived being poisoned and thus, at least in theory, is one of the most powerful lords of Logres remaining.
Lady Ellen

**Lady Ellen** is the regent of Salisbury for her son, the young Robert and the widow of Earl Roderick, and, rumors say, the cause for the bad blood between

Salisbury and Levcomagus.

## Appearance and Personality

Countess Ellen is extremely plain looking, her raven-black hair usually kept in a single long braid. But her appearance hides her true talents. Lady Ellen is a competent noblewoman, running the household with fearsome efficiency. She is known for her great temperance and love for her husband and is well respected by many of the knights of Salisbury.

## Family

* Earl Roderick, husband (deceased)
* Lady Jenna, daughter
* Young Robert, son
* Young Blewydd, son
* Duke Ulfius: Older half-brother

## History

Lady Ellen is a noblewoman of Silchester who was courted by both Earl Roderick of Salisbury and Sir Rhisiart Blaines of Levcomagus. The events of that rivalry, rumors persist, is the cause for the long feud between Salisbury and Levcomagus today.

### 476

Married Earl Roderick. Their first daughter, Lady Jenna, was conceived shortly afterwards.

### 491

Blewydd of Salisbury is born, Lady Ellen gifts the knights of Salisbury with cloaks to commemorate the event.

### 495

Following the Infamous Feast, Lady Ellen takes the regency of Salisbury with the support of many of the veteran knights.
485

The newly dubbed knights, led by Sir Amig the Castellan of Tilshead, face a group of knights from Levcomagus in Salisbury. Sir William manages to capture one before the rest leave with Sir Rhisiart Blaines, the Stewart of Levcomagus. Sir Blewydd ran into the woods in a fit of madness, where the young knights faced a ghastly apparition of their friend, but managed to vanquish it and restore their friend to sanity. The captured knight insisted that they were chasing down brigands, and that he must be set free at once.

King Uther battled the Saxons of King Aelle at Mearcred Creek: the battle was a draw. The young knights fought well, once again under the command of the veteran knight Sir Amig of Tilshead and captured a minor Saxon noble at the height of the battle! More Saxons under King Aethelswith landed in Kent, and won a major victory in Caercolun.

At the end of summer rumors of a magic sword in Camelot Forest began circulating, as did tales of dread creatures. The knights were joined by their companion Sir Rhowain in their quest for the magic sword, for Sir Edgar believed it to be the fabled sword of power required to unify the Britons! On the road the young knights faced and were bested by the famed jouster Sir Rholyn, who Sir Rhowain mistook for a braggart and a drunk. At the forest they were met by the witch, claiming to not be out to destroy the world but to reclaim her stolen beauty. In the forest the knights faced and defeated warriors long dead and their leader, though with great effort and cost, and returned with the sword to King Uther. They all agreed that such an unholy blade needs to be locked away.

In Salisbury, great construction work began in many of the manors. Sir Lavender, who had been driven to madness by the horrors of Camelot Forest, returned at the end of winter to find her lands poorly managed and herself poor for the year to come.
Black Annis

**Black Annis** is a demonic hag, an otherworldly creature of terrifying power. Few who have witnessed her have lived to tell about it, but the legends tell of a hunchbacked monster covered in rags and gouged out eyes wandering the deep woods and foothills at night. Rumors speak of her yearning for the flesh and blood of the living, rending iron and stone as though they were nothing.

Attacks on lone travelers and children, as well as mangled corpses of beasts are sometimes attributed to her.
Vagon

**Vagon** is one of the oldest fortifications of Salisbury, second only to the old hill forts and the Rock. It is a strong but unrefined castle in south-west Salisbury, and guards the county against invaders and raiders from Somerset and Jagent.

## Description

Vagon is a typical Motte-and-Bailey castle, strong but unrefined.

## Staff and Garrison

Vagon is currently held by Sir Elad for Lady Ellen. It is customary that the Castellan of Vagon is also the Marshal of Salisbury, as the two castles are close together and the Castellan can lead his garrison to aid the Earl as a significant supporting force against any attack.

The garrison of Vagon is significant, as the castle is held by the Marshall of Salisbury, and in peacetime this is complimented by the young warriors and squires in training.
Deira

**Deira** is a Saxon kingdom in northern Cumbria, a forested coastal region of northeast Malahaut. It was largely unoccupied until the Saxons settled there during the rule of King Uther Pendragon. It has no significant castles or cities. Deira and Nohaut were one kingdom in all save name until the battle of Saint Albans, where the rulers of the two kingdoms were killed.,

## Locations of Interest

* Deira Forest: The Deira Forest covers almost all of the kingdom of Deira, having given its name to the realm.

## Neighboring Regions

* Nohaut to the north
* Malahaut to the west and south

## History

### 490

After the Battle of Lindsey, the Centurion King led a retaliatory campaign against Deira and Nohaut to recover some of the goods that were stolen from Malahaut.

### 493

With Uther ill, King Eosa seeks an alliance with the Centurion King of Malahaut.

### 495

After the Battle of Saint Albans, Eosa's son of Yffi takes the crown and Deira becomes a truly independent kingdom.
Ladies of the Lake

The **Ladies of the Lake** are a pagan sisterhood of priestess/enchantresses. They live apart from humanity and instruct women in the spiritual and magical arts.

As an organization, they certainly have an agenda, though none but they knows for certain what it is. In the old days, they were at different times rivals and then allies to the druids. Now they are one of the few pagan organizations that still wield significant power.

Their magic stems from the powers of lakes and water. It is said they can create magical homes underwater in the same way that the old pagan “land of the dead” was under water. This is generally done beneath an existing body, though it seems that the most powerful among them can create new bodies of water as well.

## Known Ladies of the Lake

* Nineve
* Nimue
* Viviane
Sir Theodore

**Year(s) Married** | 495

**Sir Theodore** is a knight in service of Sir Lycus and a fierce monster hunter.

## Appearance

Sir Theodore is a spitting image of his father, without the collection of scars and old injuries, but with a bold expression that is reminiscent of his late mother.

## Personality

Sir Theodore is brave, even reckless in his pursuit of slaying the monsters and witches of the nearby forests.
Cynric

**Year Knighted** | 492

**Prince Cynric** is the son of King Cerdic of Wessex, a handsome young warrior trained in the manner of knights.

## Appearance

Cynric is strong in the manner of Saxons, but lacks the crude features so often prevalent amongst them. His long flowing locks and chiseled good looks win him much favor.

## Personality

From all signs, prince Cynric personality matches his handsome features, as he is welcoming and kind to all. Proud certainly, but just, the young aetheling seeks to fulfill his father's vision of a unified Britain.

## History

### 496

As part of the Saxon conquest of Wessex, Prince Cynric fought at Hantonne. Later he was sent to invite envoys from Salisbury to come to his father's court, where he met the Knights of Salisbury.
Cornwall (Duchy)

**Cornwall** is the westernmost duchy in Logres. It includes the counties of Tintagel, Devon and Jagent.

The last Duke of Cornwall was Duke Gorlois, slain in battle by Sir William of Salisbury. Since then, the duchy has been returned to King Uther Pendragon who has deemed that there shall never again be a Duke of Cornwall.

## Location of Interest

* Exeter: A port city in Devon, the last stop west-ward on the Royal Road, it is also the seat of one of the legates of the Supreme Collegium.
* Tintagel Castle: This powerful castle sits on a tiny island off the west coast of Tintagel County. It is surrounded by cliffs on all sides, and connected to the mainland only by a narrow natural bridge.
* Terrabil Castle: Terrabil sits at a strategic road junction ten miles inland and is well known as the place where the last Duke of Cornwall was killed. Not to be mixed with Castle Terrabil in Camliard.
Nimue

**Nimue** is one of the Ladies of the Lake, an order of pagan enchantresses.

## Appearance

Nimue is a young Lady of the Lake, but already otherworldly beautiful. Her red hair and grey eyes have caught the eye of many men.

## Personality

Nimue is a very energetic young lady, forgiving and merciful. Unlike Nineve, she is prudent in her actions, and works for the good of all.

## Magic

Like all the Ladies of the Lake, Nimue is said to be a potent magician. Their focus particularly includes healing and communing with Faeries.

## History

### 494-495

Tended to the dying King Uther Pendragon.
Lady Morgan

**Morgan** is the youngest daughter of Duke Gorlois and Lady Ygraine. A dark and brooding girl with eerie intellect and the gift of clairvoyance who watches everything and says nothing in the presence of her betters. Too young to marry, she nonetheless is eyed as a candidate soon for those who would want to get close to the king.

## Family

King Uther Pendragon - Step-father

Duke Gorlois - Father

Sir Cador - Brother

Lady Ygraine - Mother

Lady Elaine - Sister

Lady Margawse - Sister
Lady Elaine

**Queen Elaine** of Garloth is A young woman, less pretty than Margawse and less clever than her younger. Unfortunately lacking their gifts has made her bitter, a poor match some say to her husband, King Nentres of Garloth.

## Family

King Nentres - Husband

King Uther Pendragon - Step-father

Duke Gorlois - Father

Sir Cador - Brother

Lady Ygraine - Mother

Lady Margawse - Sister

Lady Morgan - Sister
Mouse Deer (character)

The **Mouse Deer** is a character in the Disney Junior animated series, *The Lion Guard*. He is an unnamed mouse deer (hence his name) who lives in the tropical forest alongside other animals.

### Background

The mouse deer shows a serious personality. Despite him agreeing to help other animals, he is never fond of anyone who points at him.

## Role in the series

### **Mama Binturong**

The only time the mouse deer appears is in "Mama Binturong". During the part where the Guard tries to find Makini's missing staff, the Lion Guard walks across a civet named Tompok who would know about it to which he explains to talk to the mouse deer. Talking to the mouse deer who would know about Makini's staff, he tells the group to talk to Seisou living in the cave who knows about it. His further fate is unknonwn.

## Friends

* **Seisou**
* **Tompok**
* **Kion**
* **Bunga**
* **Beshte**
* **Fuli**
* **Anga**
* **Ono**
* **Makini**

## Enemies

* **Mama Binturong**
* **Smun**

## Trivia

* He is the only mouse deer in the *Lion King* franchise.
	+ Despite this, he is one of the unique species to have a limited amount of screen time.
Praetor Syagrius

**Father's Name** | Aegidius

**Praetor Syagrius** was the last Praetor of the western Roman Empire. Ruling from the city of Soissons in Neustria, in northern Frankland, he held his land until the year 485 when he was finally ejected.

## Appearance and Personality

Praetor Syagrius has an imperious attitude - he views himself as the leader of the last remnants of civilisation in a barbarous era.

After his betrayal by Prince Madoc in 488 and his subsequent defeat of his army, Syagrius has become much darker and more violent. Though robbed from his chance for revenge by Duke Gorlois, Syagrius may still harbor fierce hatred for the dead prince and Uther Pendragon.

## History

485: Syagrius is driven out of Frankland by the Frankish king Clovis and arrives in Britain to seek an alliance with king Uther.

488: Together with Prince Madoc ap Uther, leads a combined army of Britons and Romans to retake the fortified city of Bayeux. After the city was taken and looted, Madoc left Syagrius to face the wrath of the Franks by himself and what small forces were left to him. The Romans were soundly beaten.

489-490: Syagrius preyed on many of the family members of the Salisbury knights, capturing them for some purpose. His plot was discovered by Sir Reginald and Sir Lavender, who managed to escape from imprisonment.