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London

London is the first, largest, and most famous city in Britain. As all lettered men of Britain know, Prince Aeneas, a survivor of the sack of Troy, founded the Roman tribe. His great-grandson Brutus led a sea-borne migration of Trojan exiles westward and eventually settled on this island. The natives called their land Albion, but the conquerors changed its name to Brutus-land, later corrupted to Britain.

## History

Brutus built the city Troia Nova, or New Troy (later Trinovantes), as his capital. This occurred at the same time that the priest Eli was ruling in Judea and the Ark of the Covenant was captured by the Philistines — i.e., sometime between 1115 and 1075 BC.

A thousand years later, shortly before the coming of Julius Caesar, King Lud fortified the city and changed its name to Kaerlud, or Fort of Lud. A century later, the Romans conquered the land; its name was corrupted to Kaerlundein, and eventually London.

To the native Cymric city the Romans added their own typical urban buildings: a legionary camp, basilica, coliseum, baths, and temples. They also built the famous London Bridge, which is the only bridge that spans the navigable parts of the Thames River.

## London Today

Two castles help to protect London. At the west end is the Castle Lud, built over the old site of Kaerlud.

At the eastern edge of the city is the White Tower, originally built by the Roman Emperor. The massive keep and castle serve as a royal residence and as refuge of last resort in times of war or uprising.

London is large and influential enough to be a political power in its own right. It is run by a city senate that determines internal affairs, such as judging its citizens in the city court rather than a king’s or nobleman’s court. The senate appoints leaders, called praetors, for specific tasks.

London rules over its surrounding countryside, the County of London, and also has its own permanent garrison, which also serves as night watch, police, and firemen. Although adequate for manning the walls, though, this standing army of footmen is inferior in the field.

Since London has no expansionist ambitions, its relatively small military force has usually proved sufficient.
487

King Uther was publically presented with Excalibur by the magician Merlin, a faerie sword of puissant power blessed to ensure that its wielder would never be defeated in battle so long as he remained virtuous. As a result, many of the recalcitrant nobles of Logres began to fall into line. Uther also decided to lend his support to Praetor Syagrius' attempt to reclaim his French homeland. As the first step in the campaign, Prince Madoc cleared the Channel of Saxon ships, to ensure a safe crossing to Soissons. Sir Hilfbert led the band of young knights through the battles, and many suffered dire injuries. Though many knights were felled by injuries or drowned in their armor, the way was made clear for invasion.

A tragedy also took place later this year. Sir Hilfbert had been pursuing the fair Lady Adwen for a while and when the fair lady’s cousin Sir Gregory stumbled into court injured, proclaiming his cousin had been kidnapped by a villainous knight the young knight rushed to her rescue. It was however a ruse, as Sir Gregory proved to be the true villain murdering his cousin for the family fortune. Guided by righteous wrath Sir Hilfbert laid low the fiend and returned the body of Lady Adwen to Sarum. That winter she was buried in her family’s estate, the manor was returned to Earl Roderick.
King Idres

**Year Knighted** | 466

**King Idres of Cornwall** is one of the most powerful lords in Britain and member of the Supreme Collegium. A Frenchman and originally the king of Totnes, he never bent the knee to Uther and is known as a great warrior.

## Appearance

Though King Idres is aging, he has maintained his health. Some say the king is blessed by a water nymph, a gift from his youthful exuberance. Whatever the case, Idres is a strong and powerful man.

## Personality

Idres has a personality to go with his appearance. An ambitious and proud man, he has fought many wars to expand his power. He is also known for his enjoyment of the finer things in life, and his court is rumored to be fantastic. He has a fierce rivalry with King Claudas of the Franks

## Lands

Totnes

Lyonnesse

Cornouailles (in Brittany)

## History

### 495

Refused to attend the meeting of the Supreme Collegium in Sarum.
Sir Thebert of Marlborough

**Year Knighted** | 472

**Sir Thebert of Marlborough** is a notable knight of that county, and the chief vassal of it's lord Caenwyn. He's well respected by many for his just and generous nature.

## Appearance and Personality

Sir Thebert is famed for his just and generous nature, but also for his mollified persona. He is very calm and difficult to rouse in anger, but if violence is called for Sir Thebert sets about it in a dispassionate manner. This makes his approach to banditry appear perhaps even more brutal, as any man who raises his hand against his lord under Sir Thebert's domain is likely to meet a grizzly end.

## History

### 491

Assigned the temporary commander of the Terrabil garrison, placing him in command of the Salisbury knights in Cornwall. Hosted the Steward of Levcomagus before the king's wedding. Gifted the garrison with such wealth at Christmas that they were all able to maintain their station without their manors' income.

### 492

At the request of Earl Roderick sent the Salisbury knights back to their home to aid with the increased banditry in the region.
Sir Cygran

**Year Knighted** | 487

**Sir Cygran** is the younger brother of Sir Rhisiart and Sir Blains, and as such has the need to prove himself to his older and more accomplished siblings. This has led him to many raids in neighboring counties, particularly Salisbury. He is well known for his skill with the dagger, which he is said to use for nefarious purposes.

## Personality

Sir Cygran is a vain and insecure man, oft being goaded into foolish acts that have cost him dearly. He is also quick to anger, and holds grudges like no other.

## Appearance

A dark and often gloomy knight, Sir Cygran attempts to elevate his station by embellishing himself with rich accountrements and the finest equipment.

## Family

* Sir Rhisiart, Older brother
* Sir Blains, Older brother
484

Another wave of Saxons
arrived in Britain, and attacked in the north, besieging the city of Eburacum. Octa, the son of Hengest, and his cousin Eosa abandoned their oaths to lead
this army. King Uther Pendragon mustered his army and hastened north to its
defense, but was drawn into a trap by the Saxons. The Pendragon withdrew, but refused to admit defeat; he led his army north and attacked the celebrating Saxon camp at Mount Damen that night. The slaughter was great, and the British dead were many. Following the battle, Octa and Eosa tried to flee, but a group
of knights led by Sir Harry captured them. Captured, the two renewed their oaths to the King. Sir Harry succumbed to his wounds later in the night.

Upon the army's return to Salisbury a rumor began circulating. Sir Tymig had fallen off his horse the night before the battle and broken his neck! Strange, for he was known for great horsemanship. What was he doing on his horse at night anyways?

In Salisbury, five squires were on the cusp of knighthood. Squires Blewydd, William, Hilfbert, Lavender, and Edgar fought and defeated a monstrous bear plaguing the village of Imber, only to find out that it had been set there by the Fae Court to keep an ancient and powerful witch imprisoned! Despite the grave danger the witch posed, the squires chose to keep this part of the tale to themselves, at least until they know more. They also defeated a group of bandits, who admitted to being sent to Salisbury to destabilize the region. Impressed over their accomplishments, Blewydd, William, Hilfbert, Lavender, and Edgar were dubbed knights by Earl Roderick. Later the same year their friend Rhowain also won his spurs. In winter, Sir Blewydd's and Sir Hilfbert's mothers remarried and William's brother gave birth to a healthy baby boy. Unfortunately the winter ended on a sad note, as Sir Lavender's younger brother went missing in February.
King Cerdic

King Cerdic of Wessex is an accomplished warrior-king from Saxony, but with a special ancestry: he is the son of the former High King Vortigern and heir to the tribe of the Gewessi. He can also draw his lineage to Hengest, one of the Saxon kings invited by Vortigern, through his mother Rowena, Hengest's daughter.

## Appearance

Cerdic is a big man, his size and strength clear signs of his Saxon heritage. Likewise his long blonde hair comes from his mother, but his face bears a striking resemblance to his father, the evil king Vortigern.

## Personality

Cerdic is noted for his ambition and his desire to recover his father’s land; he will do almost anything to get it. He reportedly treats his subjects, whether Saxon or Briton, fairly and equally, as he seeks to create a unified kingdom under his rule.

## History

### 496

Heading a great army of Saxons, King Cerdic conquers Hampshire. He invites Salisbury and Silchester to treat with him and proposes an alliance.
King Ælle

**King Ælle** is the king of Sussex, a Saxon kingdom, and the Bretwalda of Britain. Due to it's proximity with Logres, he and King Uther Pendragon are regularly warring against each other.

## Appearance and Personality

King Ælle is a vigorous king, popular with his people and successful in war. He has led them from miserable conditions on the continent to conquer and enslave the natives of Britain and to establish good farms. Other Saxons are continually coming from overseas to this easy land.

Ælle is generous to his people, brave and successful in battle.

## History

477

* Arrives in Britain

497

* Forms alliance with Duke Ulfius
Saxon

The **Saxons** are one of the Cultures in Britain. Originally from Germany, they have invaded and settled in Britain where they are a constant thorn in the side of the other peoples there.

## Culture

The Saxons say they arose when the ancient gods made the first people from trees. They walked with the gods and have interbred with the great and small among them. The gods made people to have allies against the giants and subterranean forces of Nature. They made different tribes of people so they would compete with each other to manifest the virtues that make humans great. Humans are beings of "courage, individuality, loyalty, and honor." These virtues were distributed among the many peoples, thus creating the different tribes who settled in various regions of the continent. The actual Saxon tribes comprise a large group, but other signicantly large groups include the Jutes and Angles; all three were driven from their ancestral homelands by the hostile Danes. In Britain they reasserted themselves by conquering and settling this land.

Some Saxons are vassals of Logres but the vast majority live in lands of their own and make war against the other British peoples; raiding, slaving, rapining and trying to enforce their rule on the land.

## Skills & Traits

Saxon stock tends to produce taller, stronger people than other cultures.

Saxon training focuses on two-handed weapons and all of their menfolk are confident in using several such weapons, including large spears and swords. They are also confident at sea, often taking to the ocean for raids, making them fine sailors and swimmers.

Saxon women are said to be quite flirtatious.

## Religions

### British Christian

*"The God of the victors is clearly the God of Victory, and we are wise to emulate the winners in their worship as well as their ways of war. We accept the new faith and swear to defend it against desecrators and heretics."*

Some Saxons may have converted to the faith of their lords. However, their conversion is often more in name than in practice and they retain much the same temperament and culture.

British Christianity is a local religion with a different infrastructure to the Roman Christian church. Key differences include that local kings, not Rome, appoints men to the rank of bishop, a stronger focus on clerical poverty, less focus on the concept of Original Sin and a different calculation of the date of Easter. (This last one may sound like trivia but, as the most important holy day in the Christian calendar, it is a major source of friction.)

### Germanic Pagan

*"We worship the gods of our ancestors. Our gods have led us in peace and in war, and their blood runs in our veins. It would be folly to abandon that history."*

Germanic Paganism, also known as *Wotanism*, reveres a pantheon of gods and goddesses. The chief god of the nobles and warriors is Wotan, the all-seeing god of kings, warriors, and poets. Seax is the sword and war god.
Sir Uffo

**Year Knighted** | 485

Sir Uffo is the eldest son of Duke Ulfius of Silchester.

## Appearance

Sir Uffo looks a great deal like his father, with the same light-brown hair and grey eyes, and an almost constant squint. He is well-built and tall, and carries himself with the assurance of a man born to power.

## Personality

Sir Uffo is a somewhat arrogant man, proud and demanding. Some call him entitled, but never in his presence, for Sir Uffo is hot-tempered and quick to take offense. He is however equally quick to jump to the defense of his friends, whether they sometimes like it or not.

## Family

* Duke Ulfius: Father
* Lady Obie: Mother
* Sir Cadric, brother
* Sir Dalan, brother
* Lady Maugalie, sister
Nohaut

**Nohaut** is a Saxon land carved out of the thinly occupied lands between Malahaut and Garloth. It is now ruled from Durham by King Ossa. It lies between the Yorkshire Moors and Hadrian's Wall.

## Places of Interest

* Durham: Capital of Nohaut and the only city of note.
* Nohaut Forest: This is an extensive forest that lies between Nohaut on the east and Rheged and Catterick in the west.
* Deira Forest: The Deira Forest covers much of Catterick and part of Nohaut.

## Neighboring Regions

* Deira to the south-east
* Malahaut to the south and west
* Garloth to the north

## 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 Octa seeks an alliance with the Centurion King of Malahaut.

### 495

After the Battle of Saint Albans, Ossa son of Octa ascends the throne of Nohaut.
Sir Amig of Tilshead

**Sir Amig** is a knight from Salisbury. He was the Castellan of Tilshead, a castle built to defend the county against the witches and monsters of the nearby forests.

## Apppearance and Personality

Sir Amig is an older man, scarred and with a noticeable limp. As a veteran of many battles, Sir Amig has developed a steely strait to his character, as he has seen too many good young knights die at the hands of Saxons and other enemies. Nevertheless, he is one of the most dependable knights in Salisbury and a devoutly loyal vassal of Earl Roderick.

## History

485: Led the young knights Sir William, Sir Hilfbert, Sir Robert, Sir Lavender and Sir Blewydd in the Battle of Mearcred Creek.

491: Rode out to stomp out the increased banditry in the north of Salisbury, but did not return.

492: Stumbled out of the forests, half dead from starvation and delirious, but lived through the winter. Began calling for the death of the Witch of the woods most vehemently.

493: Called the knights of Salisbury out for witchcraft and was slain. Upon death proved to be something not entirely human as his body twisted and finally disintegrated into black dust and smoke.
Sir Cador

**Year Knighted** | 473

**Sir Cador** is the only son and heir of Duke Gorlois of Cornwall by his first wife. Known for being energetic, just, pious and brave he led many of the knights loyal to his father to the wilds when his father was killed by King Uther Pendragon.

## Personality

Sir Cador is a cool-headed, even cold-blooded knight, but very just. His father's death at Terrabil and the subsequent submission of many of the Cornish lords disgusts him, and he is reported to lead a band of knights and soldiers for hire, a mercenary captain during a time of war.

## Family

Duke Gorlois - Father

Lady Elaine - Sister

Lady Margawse - Sister

Lady Morgan - Sister

## History

### 491

Fought with his father at Terrabil, but when he died and the battle was lost his men forced him to quit the field so justice could be won another day. Sir Cador’s lands were subsequently impounded by King Uther. Sir Cador has reportedly refused to take a liege since the duke’s funeral, but does hire himself and his followers out if needed.

### 493

Taking advantage of Uther's illness, Sir Cador seizes a castle in the south of Jagent, where he and his men live in. Many of the peasants welcomed his rule, as he is the legitimate heir of Duke Gorlois and known for being just and fair.
Wessex

**Wessex** is a Saxon kingdom on the southern shores of Britain, where Hampshire used to exist. Its ruler is King Cerdic.

 Notable Locations

* Hantonne: This port city in Hampshire is also a port for the royal fleet.
* Winchester: This city up the Itchen River, is a stop on the Royal Road; it is also the seat of one of the legates of the Supreme Collegium.
* Chichester: A local market and a city.

## Neighboring Regions

* Sussex to the east
* Silchester to the north-east
* Silchester to the north
* Salisbury to the north-west
* Dorset to the west
* Isle of Wight to the south

## History

### 496

Through conquest, King Cerdic claims the county of Hampshire and renames it Wessex.
Scar/Appearances

## Movie Episodes

* **The Lion King** (debut appearance / death)
* **The Lion King II: Simba's Pride**
* **The Lion King 1½**(death)

### Season One

* ***The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar*** (cave painting debut appearance)
* ***Eye of the Beholder*** (cave painting)
* ***Never Roar Again*** (cave painting)
* ***Lions of the Outlands*** (cave painting)

### Season Two

* ***The Lion Guard: The Rise of Scar*** (speaking debut)
* ***Let Sleeping Crocs Lie***
* ***Swept Away***
* ***Rescue in the Outlands***
* ***The Bite of Kenge***
* ***The Morning Report***
* ***Divide and Conquer***
* ***The Scorpion's Sting***
* ***The Kilio Valley Fire***
* ***Undercover Kinyonga***
* ***Cave of Secrets*** (cave painting)
* ***The Hyena Resistance***
* ***The Underground Adventure***
* ***Beshte and the Beast***
* ***Pride Landers Unite!***
* ***The Queen's Visit***
* ***The Fall of Mizimu Grove***

### Season Three

* ***Battle for the Pride Lands*** (defeat)
* ***Friends to the End*** (hallucination/final appearance)
Sir Rholyn

**Year Knighted** | 477

**Sir Rholyn of Salisbury** is the county's foremost jouster and a skilled commander, pegged by many to succeed Sir Elad as Marshal of Salisbury once the old knight retires or dies.

## Appearance and Personality

Sir Rholyn is a cheerful man, always with a smile on his handsome face. He is proud, even arrogant, particularly when it comes to jousting, but accepts defeat graciously on the rare occasions it happens. He considers himself to be a true knight and an exemplar to others, particularly in his treatment of noble ladies who he views as fragile flowers that must be protected from all harm.

As a curiosity, he bears a striking resemblance to Sir Gholyn, a well-known braggart and a drunk, which has led many knights, including Sir Rhowain, to woefully underestimate their opponent.

## History

### 470

Squired to Sir Elad together with Earl Roderick.

### 485

Bested a group of young knights on the road to Camelot Forest.

### 486

Led a group of Salisbury knights in the battle of Colchester.

### 492

Led the Salisbury contingent against the Silver Centurion, but was brought low during the battle. His body was not recovered.
Merlin

**Year Born** | 453

**Merlin** is the arch-druid of the Pagan faith and perhaps the mightiest magician who has ever lived. He has served as an advisor to Uther Pendragon but is more an independent friend than a true servant.

## Appearance and Personality

Merlin appears as a middle-aged Cymric man with a short beard, though his actual age is difficult to determine. He usually simple robes belying his status, but has been seen in more formal robes at court on occasion. His head is covered with a silver skullcap as mark of his station.

Merlin is steeped in the druidic lore of Britain, wise and mysterious, and rightly feared and respected by everyone with good sense. Merlin’s liege is Britain, not the king, though he helps Uther in many ways.

Merlin can be awkward to deal with because he sees little need to explain his actions or motivations to others. When he does crave their attention, he can be somewhat "hammy".

## Magic

Merlin has magical skills that may be in excess of any other living magician - some say this comes from training at the hands of the greatest living druids, others because his father was a demon who sired him on a nun. He can cast spells and enchantments of seemingly endless variety.

Merlin is capable of performing any magic known in Britain, whether British Christian or Druidic, Roman Christian, or Gnostic; he even knows something of Egyptian magic. However, great acts of magic are sorely trying on the stamina and after a mighty casting Merlin often has to sleep for weeks or even months to regain his strength.

## History

### 453

Said to have been born to a nun who was raped by a demon.

### 465

In Gomeret, Vortigern kidnaps Merlin while trying to erect a tower. The tower always collapsed before completion, and his wise men told him the only solution was to sprinkle the foundation with the blood of a child born without a father. Merlin was rumoured to be such a child because of his unusual birth, but when brought before the king, he revealed the real reason for the tower's collapse: below the foundation was a lake containing two dragons (one white, one red) who destroyed the tower by fighting.

### 486

Retrieved Excalibur from a lake, with the aid of Sir William, Edgar, Lavender, Blewydd and Hilfbert. Presented the sword to Uther at Christmas.

### 489

Joined Uther when his army rode out to Cornwall. Helped prevent the battle by advising Uther to parley with Duke Gorlois.

### 491

Joined Uther when he took his army to wage war on Duke Gorlois, joining the king at Tintagel.
Dorset

**Dorset** is a county on the southern coast of Britain. It includes the cities of Dorchester, Badbury, and Wareham. Not far away is the famous Cerne Abbas chalk-cut figure. Due to its Roman influence and heritage, its ruler holds the title of "Praetor".

## Locations of Interest

* Dorchester, the capital city in Dorset. It is also the seat of one of the legates of the Supreme Collegium.
* Badbury, a town and a stop along the Royal Road.
* Wareham, a port city on the mouth of the Frame River.
* Camelot Forest, a magical forest separating Dorset from Salisbury.
* Morgaine Forest, The “Forest of the Goddess” in southwestern Logres, lying betwixt Dorset, Jagent, Somerset, and Salisbury.

## Neighboring Regions

* Jagent to the north-west
* Salisbury to the north
* Hampshire to the east
488

Last year’s naval raids made it possible for the British army to sail across the Channel to Frankland. However, many prominent knights and bannerets in Salisbury were unwilling to join the army due to raiders. Sirs William, Blewydd, Robert, Hilfbert, Rhowain and Lavender were sent to deal with the raiders before the fleet would set sail. The source of the raiders was found in the western woods, a band of Irish warriors led by a fearsome giant! Perhaps guided by the vengeful spirit of his dead brother, Sir Robert made for a fine example of a knight. After the giant was slain, the Irish raiders vowed a debt to the knights and joined them for the invasion.

Prince Madoc led an expedition to aid Praetor Syagrius in reclaiming Soissons. In Chichester the knights meet a jovial Saxon captain Hans Ollo, captain of the Century Eagle who took the knights and their Irish followers across the Channel. This proved to be helpful, as the brave knights ended up needing the assistance of the Irish in more than one case.

After landfall, the knights fought their way to the fortified city of Bayeux, which was besieged by the combined British/Roman forces. Great was the slaughter, but with the assistance of their Irish allies the knights managed to storm the walls and fight their way to the gatehouse. The commander of the Frankish forces himself met the young knights with his bodyguard, but was cut down by the vengeful Sir William after witnessing Sir Hilfbert receiving a majr wound and being laid low. With the death of their leader, the Frankish forces were left disorganized and cut down to the last.

After the fall of Bayeux, Prince Madoc met with Praetor Syagrius, forsaking the bonds of alliance that his father had promised. Praetor Syagrius led his forces against the vengeful Frankish army. Prince Madoc led the army back to Logres with sizeable amounts of loot. Praetor Syagrius, bereft of British assistance, was soon defeated by the Franks.

While the rest of the knights were in Frankland, Sir Blewydd received a warning from the witch that the abandoned fort of Hamburg houses a fearsome enemy. Unable to resist the challenge, Sir Blewydd ventured into Hamburg to face this foe. After a fight, the Bear of Winterbourne Stoke emerged victorious, but with a terrifying secret.
Sir Lycus

**Year Knighted** | 483

**Sir Lycus of Tilshead** is one of the most powerful vassals of Salisbury, commanding respect from many other knights both in his estate and outside of it.

## Personality and Appearance

Sir Lycus is an ambitious, ruthless, and often reckless man. He is also highly skilled in battle.

## History

#### 495

Challenged the right of Countess Ellen to rule Salisbury as Robert's guardian, but was silenced by many of the other notable knights of the county. Sir Reginald warned him to stay away from Lady Jenna after the two showed what some consider unseemly affection to one another.
Sir Jaradan

**Sir Jaradan** is one of the finest swordsmen in Logres, even though only very recently knighted. Due to his extraordinary skills he has already garnered fame and glory beyond his years.

## Appearance and Personality

Sir Jaradan is a modest young knight and looks up to many of the older and more experienced warriors in Salisbury. Though his skills are often praised by all who have witnessed him in action, he himself downplays this, attributing his talents to his mentors, his family, God, and anything else he can think of. Despite this, he is always the first to engage a dangerous situation or a villain in one on one combat, offering his foe the chance to surrender before battle is joined, hinting that he knows fully well his skill with the blade.

## History

### 491

Attended Sir William's birthday, where he displayed his outstanding skill with the sword.

### 494

Led the embassy to Estregales, accompanied by Sir Reginald, Sir Tyrone, Sir Tython, Sir Basil, and Bera. Jousted with and was unhorsed by the Red Banneret of Glevum, but showed his skill by besting his opponent with swords. Ousted the trecherous steward of Estregales Sir Orcas for the murder of King Canan, but ultimately the embassy proved unable to secure the alliance they were sent to seek out.
Vortigern

**King Vortigern** was a british king most known for the alleged murder of king Constans, his tyrannical rule, and the Great Betrayal, for which he shall forever be cursed by every man, woman and child of Britain.

## History

Vortigern rose to power is 443, after the young king Constans was murdered by his own Pictish bodyguards, hired by Vortigern. He then exiled the two remaining sons of Emperor Constantin, the first High King of Britain, to Brittany, though they were mere children.

His rule was marred from the very beginning by strife, as a great Pictish and Irish invasion threatened the whole island. Thus came the Great Betrayal, for Vortigern hired the Saxon brothers Henghest and Horsa and their army of warriors to fight back the invaders. Though the Picts and the Irish were defeated, victory was not enough for Vortigern, and he married the beautiful Rowena, daughter of the Saxon King Hengest. Vortigern also brought warlike leaders from the north and settled them around the western coasts to defend against Irish invaders.

But though Vortigern had brought peace, of a sort, he was tyrannical and not well loved. Throughout his rule he shows great favoritism to his Saxon allies and in-laws, often at the expense of his lawful subjects.

Soon, many eastern lords of Britain rebelled against their new king, but they were crushed and their lands given to his Saxon allies, which now are the many Saxon kingdoms that plague the island. Vortigern’s own son led another rebellion, and, though temporarily successful, he was ultimately slain in battle against his father.

Vortigern comes under the power of his erstwhile allies after the infamous “Night of the Long Knives,” the Saxons betrayed Vortigern, slaying nearly all the British leadership. The island suffered greatly as Vortigern and his Saxons march across the island unopposed, exacting tribute and plunder.

Finally after a great war against the resurgent brothers Aurelius Ambrosius and Uther, Vortigern and his Saxon allies were defeated.

He met his final end at Mount Snowdon as Aurelius Ambrosius and his army pursue Vortigern and besiege him in his new castle there. A battle ensues, at which Vortigern's army is scattered, but the castle itself proves too powerful to overcome. It is here that young Merlin makes his entrance to the grand stage, as he wakes the great dragon slumberin under the mountain, and bringing it crashing down on the Usurper and Traitor.
Sir Helifer

**Year Knighted** | 473

Son of an architect from Rochester, Sir Helifer never achieved a position at court, but was hired by King Uther as needed. He is especially good at getting and using batteries, engineers, and troops willing to climb up ladders, so he is highly sought out for siege efforts. He is most often found in London.

## History

### 498

Aided the Salisbury knights in the heist of the Ring of Hengest
Lady Ygraine

**Year(s) Married** | 474 Duke Gorlois, 491 (King Uther Pendragon)

**Lady Ygraine** is the most beautiful woman in Britain, some say the world, and the wife of King Uther Pendragon. A stunning beauty, she was lusted after by many men in Britain and caused the war between Uther and her first husband, Duke Gorlois of Cornwall.

## Appearance and Personality

Lady Ygraine embodies beauty. Her every movement and gesture convey sexuality, and rare are the men who are not utterly enraptured by her.

She is capable of making potions of a wide variety, something that caused many jeers among the enemies of the late Duke Gorlois. She is also known far and wide for her dancing skills, something she revels in showing off. Despite her innate sexuality and beauty, Lady Ygraine is famous for her chasteness, and is almost embarrassed by her natural grace. He generosity is also noted, for which she is greatly loved by the people of Cornwall whether highborn or peasant.

The knights and nobles of Cornwall maintain that she is the cultured daughter of a petty lord of some little western island. One day she came ashore near Tintagel and the duke fell instantly in love with her. They have been together ever since, and their bond of affection is noted by everyone despite the difference in their ages.

Ygraine is the subject of many rumours, however. Some suggest she is actually a commoner who Cornwall married purely because he craved her beautiful form in his bed; others claim she has Faerie ancestry, being the daughter of The King Under The Waves.

## Family

* Uther Pendragon, husband
* Sir Cador, Son
* Lady Margawse, eldest daughter
* Lady Elaine, middle daughter
* Lady Morgan, youngest daughter

## History

### 490

Attended Uther's court for the first time. After the Battle of Lindsey, performed at the victory feast and attracted many lustful stares, including form the King. Was a "prisoner of courtesy" at London during King Uther's winter court. Left during the night, assisted by the Lady Nineve, a member of the pagan priestesses known as the Ladies of the Lake, offending Uther and prompting promises of reprisals from the King of Logres.

### 491

Was besieged in Tintagel by Uther. Surrendered after the death of her husband Goloris and, within a month's time, had accepted a marriage proposal from King Uther and was married later that year.

### 492

Attended her daughters weddings while heavily pregnant. Gave birth to the king's son, who was then kidnapped by Merlin for reasons unknown.
Essex

**Essex** is a Saxon kingdom carved from the Duchy of Caercolun by its King Aescwine. Extending from Colchester to the gates of London, it is a major threat to the capital of Logres.

## Locations of Interest

* Colchester: This once-grand city in Caercolun County was formerly the capital city of Roman Britain. Now it is a stop on the Royal Road, and the seat of one of the legates of the Supreme Collegium.
* Maldon: Once a thriving port city in Caercolun, now degrading under Saxon yoke.
* Chelmsford: A city on the Royal Road.

## History

### 485

The Duchy of Caercolun is invaded by Saxons led by King Aethelswift with assistance from King Hengest. The fighting is fierce but the Saxons are victorious and take the city of Maldon.

### 486

The fighting in Southern Caercolun continues, but the Saxons outnumber the Britons. Duke Lucius of Caercolun is ambushed and killed, marking the beginning of the kingdom of Essex. Despite the best attempts of Sir Brastias, the Saxons have carved apart another British duchy.

### 487

Saxons of Essex raid the coast of Caercolun, establishing and fortifying their power as more warriors arrive.

### 496

Aetheling Sledd of Essex arrives in Salisbury demanding tribute.
Hans Ollo

**Year Born** | 465

**Hans Ollo** is the captain of the pirate vessel Century Eagle, and a fine sailor. Though Saxon, he harbors no ill will towards the Cymric nor any particular loyalty to any of the Saxon kingdoms in Britain.

## Appearance and Personality

Though young, Hans has come to command the respect of his crew through courage, generosity, and fairness. Often found in taverns with his men and a bonnie lass, his singing voice is often heard filling the room. A lecherous man, but as honest as a pirate can be, he has garnered enough goodwill from several British nobles to be hired when need arises.

## History

### 488

Assisted the British forces to cross the channel into Frankland.
Jagent

**Once** the eastern county of the Duchy of Cornwall, Jagent has become an independent county following the death of Duke Gorlois.

## Locations of Interest

* Ilchester, capital city. This city in Jagent is on the Parrett River, up from the Severn Sea. It is a stop on the Royal Road, and also the seat of one of the legates of the Supreme Collegium.
* Ilminster, a stop on the Royal Road.
* Morgaine Forest: The “Forest of the Goddess” in southwestern Logres, lying betwixt Dorset, Jagent, Somerset, and Salisbury.

## Neighboring Regions

* Devon to the west
* Dorset to the south-east
* Salisbury to the east
* Somerset to the north

## History

### 491

The Earl of Jagent offered little resistance to Uther's armies as they marched across the county to fight Duke Gorlois. For this reason, Uther allowed him to keep his station after the Duke's death.

### 495

Following the Infamous Feast and the death of Count Cermine and his two sons, the county fell into deep anarchy as various factions form to fight over the county. Sir Tegfan, nephew of the former earl's cousin leads one faction, while Sir Orain, a banneret of northern Jagen leads another. Many other knights are using this opportunity to settle old scores and family feuds.
Sledd

Sledd is the son of King Aescwine, the ruler of Essex. A brash youngster, quickly learning the new power of his father's kingdom.

## History

496

* Was sent by his father to extract tribute from the Britons. Made his first appearance in Sarum, where he left with a king's ransom in silver and cattle.

497

* Arrived in Sarum once again, expecting tribute.
Claudas Blacksnake

Claudas de Apres, also known as the Blacksnake, is the younger bastard brother of the Centurion King, Heraut de Apres and the Duke of Richmond. He is considered less-than-noble by some foreign lords due to his personal mercenary company, the Blackshields, which he hires out to the very same lords who question his nobility.

## Appearance and Personality

Claudas de Apres is well known for his rugged and hard looks. As the bastard brother to one of the greatest kings in Britain he has enjoyed a life of wealth, and has kept his looks better than most men his age.

His nickname "Blacksnake" has been earned both by his heraldry, the shield of Malahaut with a black field instead of white, and his cunning and cruel mind. Though no one could blame him for poor management of his lands, rumors fly rampant about his harsh, even brutal treatment of his peasantry.

His hatred of Saxons is legend, and whenever Malahaut rides to war, Claudas de Apres will be at the forefront of the legion.

## Family

* Heraut de Apres, older brother
* Barant de Apres, nephew

## The Blacksnake Moniker

Though many call him Blacksnake behind his back, few are the men brave enough to do so in his presence. Many dark rumors surround the Duke of Richmond, and not all of the victims in them have been of low birth.

## The Blackshield Mercenaries

From his castle at Bowen, the lord of Catterick hires out a special company of his men. These soldiers are the Blackshield Mercenaries, one of the most famed mercenary companies in Britain. The fact that Claudas has such a venture doesn't sit well with his brother as it is not proper, but due to Claudas' bastardy the Centurion King has not seen fit to intervene as long as the Blackshields are available to Malahaut in times of war.

## History

### 492

Present at the weddings of Lady Margawse and Lady Elaine as representative of Malahaut. Later in the year Sirs William, Hilfbert, Tython, and Lavender traelled to Richmond to request the Duke's famed mercenary company's services on behalf of Earl Roderick. Exiled by King Heraut de Apres.
King Heraut de Apres

**King Heraut de Apres** is the king of Malahaut, the largest domain of Cumbria. He is also known as the *King of 100 Knights* or *The Centurion King* as he has 100 knights in his personal service.

## Appearance and Personality

King Heraut de Apres is a hard man, ruling over Malahaut as a stern father. Though he rules over a Cymric country, he is of an ancient Roman lineage and upholds the Roman values and way of life. His styling "Centurion King" is a direct result of this. As he rules over the former capital of a Roman province and the second-largest city in all of Britain, he takes great pride in his title, though the recent wars that have run Malahaut to the ground have made him weary.

## Family

* Barant de Apres, son and Heir
* Claudas de Apres, The Blacksnake, bastard brother
* Queen Julia

## History

* 489: Met with Uther's envoy to discuss an alliance. Judged Sirs William, Hilfbert, Lavender, and Robert innocent to the murder of the Castellan of Eburacum, but the altercation caused the talks of alliance to fail.
Du Plain

**Du Plain Castle** stands on the border of Salisbury and Wessex, guarding against southern incursions and the magical beasts of Camelot Forest. It also functions as a precautionary defense against Silchester.

## Description

Du Plain is more akin to a heavily fortified manor than a true castle. The hall is surrounded by a rampart and protected by a tower, but the bailey's wall is barely the height of a man. It is surrounded by a moat, but there are no wetworks.

## Staff and Garrison

Du Plain is the home of Sir Rholyn who holds it as Castellan for the Earl of Salisbury, but after his kidnapping the castle has been supervised by Sir Bor. It holds a permanent garrison of troops supplied by local manors.
Pendragon RPG Wikia

## Welcome to the Pendragon RPG Wikia

This Wikia is created to chronicle the adventures of a Pendragon RPG group. If you're not a member of the group, we still hope you find it enjoyable.

## Campaign Description

After the fall of Rome and before the arrival of William the Conqueror, there was a time in Britain that has spawned legends aplenty. From the grim days of Uther Pendragon to the shining chivalry of King Arthur, knights and heroes take central stage in Britain's darkest hour.

## Quick Jumps

Years

Player Characters

Non-Player Characters

Regions

## Game Description

The game is active and being run weekly/biweekly/whenever we get at least 4 players+GM together. There are currently 6 active players in the group.

The game system used is King Arthur Pendragon 5.2, with the Book of Battle Rules and a slightly simplified Book of the Estate system of economics. The GM likes systems but dislikes complexity, so a lot of things are simplified in order to placate our glorious overlord.
Faeries

**The Fae, The Others, The Little People**, the Faeries of Britain have many names amongst the people. Even the most devout Christian knights and lords know of the unseen kingdoms and the trouble or boon their inhabitants bring, and the common folk revere them outright.

## Appearance

There are any number of fae folk, many of the same categorization not looking the least alike. Some may even pass as human, and stories of changelings persist throughout the land.

## Personalities

Some fae are helpful, some are mischievous but harmless, some are outright hostile and evil. Even the simplest person knows that faeries in groups are generally harmless, but if a lone fae is met, then they could likely mean harm.

## Magic

All faeries know magic, this is known. As if this wasn't enough, they sprinkle their magic throughout the realm, circles of stones or mushrooms imbued with the unseen power. A happy fae on a holding is therefore a blessing to all, an angry one a curse.

## Notable Locations

* Forest Sauvage
* Camelot Forest

## Faerie Meetings

### 484

The Knights of Salisbury were met by a faerie knight, who told them of a great evil they had unleashed upon the land.

### 485

The Knights of Salisbury met a strange fool, who they had to beat in a contest of instruments.

### 486

While helping an old goatherd that turned out to be Merlin, the Knights of Salisbury came face to face with a fearsome creature, that must be of the fae courts!

### 490

Once again the faerie knight made himself known to the Knights of Salisbury as they were on the quest to vanquish the dread Devourer in the Mist.

### 491

On Sir William's birthday, the Knights of Salisbury met a living tower, a speaking donkey, and talking rabbits.

### 493

On a quest for a magical fountain, the Knights of Salisbury came face to face with a goblin of the Unseelie Court, a banshee they freed from her curse, and an evil impostor that had taken the form of old Sir Amig.
Cornwall (Kingdom)

**Cornwall** is a kingdom covers much of the southwest of Britain, from the river Parrett on the border with Somerset to Land’s End. It also has lands in Brittany across the sea.

Cornwall is a rich region of Britain, but its wealth is not based on grain or wool as in Logres. Instead, Cornwall depends on trade in tin, a valuable metal, iron, slaves, fish and wine imported from the continent.

The Kingdom of Cornwall is separate from Logres and is ruled by King Idres. It consists of the lands of Totnes and Lyonesse (which has its own vassal king) in the south-westernmost parts of Britain. Cornwall also holds vassals in Brittany.
Wilton

## Description

Founded initially in the remains of a Roman legionary war camp, Wilton is a market town located in South-Western Salisbury on the shores of the river Naddar, which generates most of the livelihood for the town through fishing, trade and farming. The location along the river has made Wilton the center of trade for much of the surrounding land, bringing much prosperity to whoever holds the town though tariffs and tolls exacted in addition to the additional peasants working for harvests and livelihood in the area. Due to the importance of the town, it has been fortified with a simple ditch and rampart, built along the lines of the old Roman camp, which lends the somewhat unusual square shape of the town compared to more traditional round enclosures.

With the death of King Uther and so many of the high lords, much of the trade in Logres ceased as anarchy took over and rulers started to look after their own interests. This affected Wilton as much as any trading hub. The town still remains important enough, for the river still gives fish and the land still gives produce and the market in Wilton remains active with the peasants from the nearby manors and Vills bringing their produce to be sold at the market. The most important local produce is wool from the Western and South-Western hill villages, then further refined in town. Perhaps the most important shipments to arrive by river are from Warminster, which provides Salisbury with all the local iron. These shipments are rare and precious, but are just enough to keep the local armourer and blacksmith stocked.

## Places of note

**-The Birchford Hall** (Hall of Wilton) A large wooden hall built on top of a small hill in the center of town.

**-Wilton church**

**-The yard inn**

**-The Gilder pub**

**-The Craftsman´s chapel**

## Staff and Garrison

The town of Wilton was gifted as an estate by Countess Ellen to befit sir Hilfbert his new rank as banneret in recognition of his continued loyal service of Salisbury. Sir Hilfbert decided to move his court to his new estate, already planning to improve on the fortifications of the town and helping secure the South according to an indirect suggestion of countess Ellen.

The town has a permanent garrison of 30 footmen, their officers and two resident knights sirs Kened and Rhett. Though not officially under the jurisdiction of sir Hilfbert, the garrison still recognises him as the holder of the town by will of the Earl of Salisbury. The garrison is supplied by the town and surrounding countryside and is not directly included in the estate nor servitum debituum of sir Hilfbert.
All Hail the Vultures

***All Hail the Vultures*** is a song performed by Mzingo and his parliament as their parliamentary anthem.

It is heard in *The Search for Utamu*, when Mzingo gathers his committee for a meeting.

## Lyrics

**Mzingo**:
*What birds are the lords of the sky?*
*Ruling the rest from on high*
*The answer is clear*
**Mwoga**:
'*Cause we're all perched here!*
**All**:
*All hail the Vultures!*
*All hail the Vultures!*
*Hail, hail, the vultures*
*All hail!*
*All hail!*
*Hail, hail, the vultures*
*All hail!*
*All hail!*
*We are the greatest*
*Just try to debate us!*
*Hail, hail, the vultures*
*All hail!*
*All hail!*
**Mzingo**:
*Some may call us scavengers*
**Mwoga**:
*And some may call us thieves*
**Mzingo**:
*But if you're looking for intelligence*
**Mwoga**:
*Just look up in the leaves!*
*And!*
**All**:
*Hail, hail, the vultures*
*All hail!*
*All hail!*
*Hail, hail, the vultures*
*All hail!*
*All hail!*
*We are the greatest*
*Just try to debate us!*
*Hail, hail, the vultures*
*All hail!*
*All hail!*
*Hail, hail, the vultures*
*All hail!*
*All hail!*
Logres

Logres was the mightiest of the British kingdoms covering most of southern Britain and ruled by King Uther Pendragon until the Infamous Feast, which killed almost all of the lords of Logres.

## Description

When the Romans came they conquered all of the lowlands they established many great cities across the land. Once the empire fell into anarchy and the legions departed, the local tribes were left in command once again again. Throughout much of the island the local lords became independent kings, but in Logres the Romans had divided the land into regions based on pre-Roman tribal areas. The kingdom of Logres has been able to maintain unity through the stronger and more practical Roman methods of administration.

## Neighboring Regions

* Kingdom of Malahaut to the North
* Kingdom of Estregales to the East
* Kingdom of Gomeret to the East
* The Saxon Kingdom of Sussex to the South-East
* The Saxon Kingdom of Kent to the South-East
* The Saxon Kingdom of Essex to the North-East