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The North
The Kingdom of the North
Ruler: Coel Hen, Unben Prydain - Coelus, Dux Britannorum.
Teyrn of Bryneich, Elmet and Rheged, Lord of Ebrauc.
Brythonic Insular Christians.
Centred on Eboracum (Ebrauc) the Kingdom of the North is based off of the territory of the Dux Britannorum, an office now held by Old King Cole, who also claims the status of primus inter pares among the Britons under the title of 'Unben Prydain'. This kingdom will prove difficult to conquer in its entirety, and can be expected to field troops equipped in the Roman manner, along with more lightly armoured skirmishers. Eboracum is now a shadow of its former self, slowly being reclaimed by marshland, but still holds prestige as a great legionary city in the north.
Alt Clut (The Kingdom of the Rock)
Ruler: Ceretic Guletic - Coroticus Rex.
Brythonic Insular Christians.
Ceretic rules an ancient Britonnic kingdom centred on the isle of Dumbarton (the rock of Dumbarton gives it its name). Though of the same ancestry and culture of the southern Britons, Alt Clut has only rarely been a part of Roman civilization proper, spending the last few centuries as a client kingdom on the northern border. Despite this, the court of King Ceretic is full of Roman imagery and well-versed in Latin, even received high-quality epistolae from disgruntled clergymen. In addition to fostering a cultured court, the King of the Rock is infamous for his large warband and slaving expeditions (this being the reason that the clergyman was disgruntled, having been himself captured by fellow Christian Britons and sold to barbarians in Hibernia). Expect stern resistance and shrewd diplomatic manoeuvres from Coroticus.
Gododdin
Ruler: Padarn 'Beisrudd' ap Tegid - Paternus, Tacitus filius, Rex.
Brythonic Insular Christians.
His father, Tacitus, was a Roman installed as ruler of the Votadini tribe in order to secure the border client state as a Roman puppet. Padarn now rules a Briton kingdom on the very northern border with the Picts, and is known as 'Beisrudd' (Scarlet Cloak) for the purple stripe on his toga, a privilege granted to high officials and favoured clients of the Emperors. Despite the toga widely falling out of use even in the heartlands of empire, Padarn upholds this mark of ancient legitimacy and peaceful rule on the very fringes of civilization.
Lindum
Ruler: Paulinus, Praefectus Civitatus
Romano-British Insular Christians.
Lindum (Roman Lincoln) is a Roman civitas under the protection of the King of the North. Lindum relies only on a citizen militia for its native defences, and its effective civic administration and market make it a lucrative target to exact tribute from.
The West
Aricon
Ruler: Teyrn Peibio Clafrog - Sepianus Spumosus Rex
Romano-British Pelagian Christians.
Based around Din Aricon (Roman Ariconium) in modern Herefordshire, this polity is ruled by a king (Teyrn), though a minor one, and so will be defended by his warband and any local allies he can muster. Though the Roman city acts as a legitimising spiritual capital, it is well known that real power follows the Teyrn.
Pagenses:
Ruler: Gwrtheyrn - Uertigernus Rex
Teyrn of Deva and Caer Guricon, High King of the Britons.
Romano-British Pelagian Christians.
The High King (Gwrtheyrn) of the Britons rules from what was once the fourth largest city in Roman Britain - Viroconium Cornoviorum (Caer Guricon). This man's influence spans from his western powerbase over much of the civilian south-east. The Kingdom of Guricon is roughly parallel with modern Shropshire and Powys, and while much of the kingdom is rural and sparse, it still boasts a Roman city at its heart. The High King can call on his regional allies, citizens of the town, his own royal warband and an army of militarised Romano-British warlords for his defence, and has been known to have good relations with Germanic mercenaries from the continent. In the Gwrtheyrn's refounded ancient hillfort at Pengwern, his warriors enjoy the luxuries of the Mediterranean, imported through Dumnonia. If civilization were measured in wine, the warriors of Pengwern would be some of the most civilized men on earth.
Demetae
Ruler: Triffyn Farfog - Tribunus Barbus (The Bearded Tribune)
Britano-Gael Insular Christians.
An Irish warlord, one of the Deisi settlers of modern Dyfed, and a Romanophile that married the heiress of a local Romano-British king to claim legitimacy and unite the disparate Irish and Brittonic peoples of his kingdom. Like his ancestor, Vortiporius (an Irishman honoured with a position as bodyguard to the emperor of Rome), Triffyn's inscriptions are made in both Irish ogham and in the Latin of British kings. The Britons may view Triffyn as somewhat of a parvenu, not a true Roman, but he certainly tries. A warlord with a penchant for Latin, descended from the vassals of some greater Irish lord, Triffyn now bows to no authority other than his own. You can expect a diverse force of Irish and Brythonic nobles, with plenty of light skirmishers, to defend this kingdom. Even when conquered, the Irish settlers will continue to jealousy protect their newfound liberties and lands.
Venta (Silurum)
Ruler: Teyrn Owain Finddu - Eugenius Rex
Romano-British Insular Christians.
Venta Silurum, modern Gwent, is a Roman city in the most Romanised part of Wales. Its rulers gain great prestige from being lords of Caer Lion (the fort of the legion at Isca Silurum), despite the fact that it has long since ended its military use and thus declined. In contrast with the modest urban survival of Gwent, Caerleon's legionary baths are now used as cattle sheds, and its proud amphitheatre now a scenic ruin. A great tower is all that remains of the fortress that was not systematically destroyed in the wake of the legion's exit, and now stands as a proud beacon of Caerleon's Roman pedigree. Known as Black Lips, Eugenius is a learned Roman who commands the loyalty of the local elite, who have adapted well to the use of arms in their own defence, despite being heavily familiar with the soft comforts of Roman civilization. Expect a modest resistance of civilian militia and local nobles.
Deceanglia
Ruler: Bressal
Gaelic Pagans.
North Wales, formerly the civitas of the Deceangli tribe, is entirely overrun by Irish raiders, predominantly from Mumu, who have chosen to settle the land. The Britons remain, and continue to keep up their ways the best they can, with noblemen burying their dead along the Roman road, but they are politically disunited and dominated by a confederation of disparate Irish tribes. The Irish are called Gwyddels by the disgruntled Brythonic peasants, who tire of annual raids, and can see the Irish colonies grow with every passing season. Expect to be met by light and manoeuvrable Irish infantry, adept at ambush.
Garth Madrun
Ruler: Pennaeth Anlach mac Cormac
Britano-Gael Insular Christians.
Anlach is one of the Deisi, Irish settlers of Wales, who ventured from Demetae deeper into Wales as an adventurer and secured for himself an important marriage to a native British princess, heiress to a portion of her father's kingdom. Anlach is now related by marriage to the royal houses of Wales, and while he is still nominally a vassal of the Tyrant of the Demetae, Garth Madrun (near modern Brecon) may secure its independence if Anlach successfully passes his realm on to his son Brychen. Garth Madrun can call upon Brythonic and Gaelic warriors in its defence, and will favour guerrilla tactics.
Glevum
Ruler: Aurelius Magistratus
Romano-British Insular Christians.
The Roman colonia of Glevum (modern Gloucester - Brythonic Caer Gloui) is one of the chief cities of its local area, and continues to thrive as a market for the nearby peoples even in the absence of central Roman power. It will be defended by a civilian militia and may call upon the Gwrtheyrn for their defence.
Dumnonia
Ruler: Teyrn Cynfawr - Cunomorus Rex
Brythonic Insular Christians.
The Dumnonian kings are descendants of the kings of the Dumnonii, a tribe that existed centuries before the Romans arrived in Britannia, in an unbroken line that leads back into the mists of legend. The kings enjoyed wealth and influence as Romano-British aristocratic landholders, and their local pre-eminence and wealth makes them the natural rulers of the south-west in the absence of Roman authority. Though more Briton than Roman, their protective influence extends over nearby civitates, and their lineage alone makes Britons deferential to these ancient kings. Dumnonia also boasts vast supplies of valuable tin and copper, which they trade at several lucrative ports within their territory for goods from the Mediterranean. So strong is the prestige of Roman culture, that Britons are known to repair and imitate Roman ceramics to keep up civilized ways, and so the imports of Dumnonia are a valuable commodity. Supplying the Romans with ores and Brythonic warriors with Mediterranean wine means that several industrial sites, commercial ports and Roman cities continue to flourish in Dumnonia as if the Romans never left.
Durnovaria
Ruler: Eugenius, Praefectus Civitatus - Owain, Pennaeth Durngueir
Romano-British Insular Christians.
Durnovaria is the place to go for your mosaics, though production seems to have stopped after a slump in demand. Durnovaria, modern Dorchester, retains its position as a self-governing Roman civitas, controlling the same administrative area it did under Rome, but without the provincial administration the Durnovarians have found themselves at a loss for defence. Other than their barely-antique wall, able-bodied volunteers and the arming of local landholders, the city relies on the Kings of Dumnonia for its defence, and so pays homage to this ancient line.
Venta (Belgarum)
Ruler: Curator Eusebius
Romano-British Insular Christians.
Known locally as Venta, the city of Venta Belgarum (modern Winchester) is the civitas capital of the Belgae, though the people now think of themselves simply as Romans. As the name implies, this polity has always had close links with the low countries, and continues to trade - willingly or unwillingly - with Franks and other Germans. Many of the traders are now themselves small groups of semi-settled Germans (mostly from Frisia and the Rhineland, but all viewed simply as Saes or Saxones by the Britons), since the prevalence of Frankish piracy has caused many native Britons to abandon sea-borne trade. These traders are still mostly confined to the Isle of White, and treated as Foederati by the civic authorities. The southern Venta would be defended by Roman nobles, civilian militia and 'Saxon' mercenaries. In dire need, Venta may submit to the Gwrtheyrn or call on the kings of Dumnonia for aid.
The East
Canti
Ruler: Comes Eugenius
Romano-British Pelagian Christians.
The Canti in Kent were an ancient tribe who gave their name to the local Roman administration. Being the closest part of Britannia to the continent, this vulnerable kingdom is reliant on protection from the Gwrtheyrn. The Canti maintain a small group of former legionaries and fedoerati for their defence. The ruler of this civitas styles himself Comes (Count) in imitation of the Count of the Saxon Shore that once commanded the defence of this area.
Regni
Ruler: Cantiorix Magistratus
Romano-British Pelagian Christians.
Centred on modern Chichester and governing an area roughly coinciding with Sussex, the Regni are another civitas of southern Britannia. They are used to life as a civilian area and rely on the High King for protection. They can also call upon the usual civilian militia and local nobles.
Lundein
Ruler: Curator Maximus
Romano-British Insular Christians.
Roman Londinium remains a large Romano-British city with an impressive port, but the chaos in Gaul and Hispania, and Frankish piracy, means that money is now tight and much of the port is falling out of use due to a lack of clients. Similarly, the major civic buildings such as the Roman bathhouse continue to be used but are no longer being adequately repaired and maintained. A rich but uneasy city, Londoners are now calling into question whether there is a future for their city in this changing world. Lundein is reluctantly loyal to Gwrtheyrn, who prises Lundein due to its importance as the former capital of Britannia, and as the island's foremost economic and trading centre. The large population are likely to resist any invader, but the locals lack any serious warrior tradition or professional fighting force.
Camulodunum
Ruler: Curator Maccus
Romano-British Pelagian Christians.
Modern Colchester, Camulodunum is the Latinised form of a much older name for the city - the capital of the Trinovantes and the Catellevauni in turn - and named after the the Celtic wargod Camulos. The Roman city continues its life and activity as before, but on a reduced scale since the tumult of the last few decades. A civic administration is still in place, and Romanised defenders in the form of civilian militia and nobles can be expected as a defence.
Verulamium
Ruler: Maglorius Magistratus
Romano-British Pelagian Christians.
Now known as St Albans, Verulamium was the home town of a pious Christian named Alban, who now lies buried here as a martyr to Roman persecution. Verulamium has had a bad track record with fires damaging much of the old Roman city, but continues to expand around the Church established on the grave of St Alban, so the city is now greater than the bounds of its Roman walls - a growth that may turn to a vulnerability. The city pretends to Roman civic government, but in reality magisterial power is now granted to the headman of whichever family can gather a band of followers large enough to protect the city and extend its reach into the locality.
Venta (Icenorum)
Ruler: Isarn Hearn, Teyrn yr Eceni - Isarninus Rex Icenorum
Brythonic Pelagian Christians.
The capital of Boudicca, Venta Icenorum was a civitas capital under Rome, and would continue to be presented on Byzantine maps in the eighth century, but is now no more, close to a handful of small villages in East Anglia. The necessity of coastal living has turned this once peaceful and prosperous area into an armed and vigilant kingdom. A warlord from the fenlands has established kingship over the civitates of East Anglia, and controls the decaying Roman sea walls. Expect a modest defence by a force that is more than capable of retreating from the best lands into the marshes, where they would be next to unbeatable, before sallying forth for hit-and-run guerrilla strikes. While the kingdom is safe, it is prosperous, with the time-honed skills of its inhabitants allowing the cities of the east to trade with settlements in central Britannia, through mastery of the waterways that run through this land. The marshes of the fens, though hostile to invaders, also provide a bounty of products to feed and enrich its people, and supports a decent population.
The Kingdom of the North
Ruler: Coel Hen, Unben Prydain - Coelus, Dux Britannorum.
Teyrn of Bryneich, Elmet and Rheged, Lord of Ebrauc.
Brythonic Insular Christians.
Centred on Eboracum (Ebrauc) the Kingdom of the North is based off of the territory of the Dux Britannorum, an office now held by Old King Cole, who also claims the status of primus inter pares among the Britons under the title of 'Unben Prydain'. This kingdom will prove difficult to conquer in its entirety, and can be expected to field troops equipped in the Roman manner, along with more lightly armoured skirmishers. Eboracum is now a shadow of its former self, slowly being reclaimed by marshland, but still holds prestige as a great legionary city in the north.
Alt Clut (The Kingdom of the Rock)
Ruler: Ceretic Guletic - Coroticus Rex.
Brythonic Insular Christians.
Ceretic rules an ancient Britonnic kingdom centred on the isle of Dumbarton (the rock of Dumbarton gives it its name). Though of the same ancestry and culture of the southern Britons, Alt Clut has only rarely been a part of Roman civilization proper, spending the last few centuries as a client kingdom on the northern border. Despite this, the court of King Ceretic is full of Roman imagery and well-versed in Latin, even received high-quality epistolae from disgruntled clergymen. In addition to fostering a cultured court, the King of the Rock is infamous for his large warband and slaving expeditions (this being the reason that the clergyman was disgruntled, having been himself captured by fellow Christian Britons and sold to barbarians in Hibernia). Expect stern resistance and shrewd diplomatic manoeuvres from Coroticus.
Gododdin
Ruler: Padarn 'Beisrudd' ap Tegid - Paternus, Tacitus filius, Rex.
Brythonic Insular Christians.
His father, Tacitus, was a Roman installed as ruler of the Votadini tribe in order to secure the border client state as a Roman puppet. Padarn now rules a Briton kingdom on the very northern border with the Picts, and is known as 'Beisrudd' (Scarlet Cloak) for the purple stripe on his toga, a privilege granted to high officials and favoured clients of the Emperors. Despite the toga widely falling out of use even in the heartlands of empire, Padarn upholds this mark of ancient legitimacy and peaceful rule on the very fringes of civilization.
Lindum
Ruler: Paulinus, Praefectus Civitatus
Romano-British Insular Christians.
Lindum (Roman Lincoln) is a Roman civitas under the protection of the King of the North. Lindum relies only on a citizen militia for its native defences, and its effective civic administration and market make it a lucrative target to exact tribute from.
The West
Aricon
Ruler: Teyrn Peibio Clafrog - Sepianus Spumosus Rex
Romano-British Pelagian Christians.
Based around Din Aricon (Roman Ariconium) in modern Herefordshire, this polity is ruled by a king (Teyrn), though a minor one, and so will be defended by his warband and any local allies he can muster. Though the Roman city acts as a legitimising spiritual capital, it is well known that real power follows the Teyrn.
Pagenses:
Ruler: Gwrtheyrn - Uertigernus Rex
Teyrn of Deva and Caer Guricon, High King of the Britons.
Romano-British Pelagian Christians.
The High King (Gwrtheyrn) of the Britons rules from what was once the fourth largest city in Roman Britain - Viroconium Cornoviorum (Caer Guricon). This man's influence spans from his western powerbase over much of the civilian south-east. The Kingdom of Guricon is roughly parallel with modern Shropshire and Powys, and while much of the kingdom is rural and sparse, it still boasts a Roman city at its heart. The High King can call on his regional allies, citizens of the town, his own royal warband and an army of militarised Romano-British warlords for his defence, and has been known to have good relations with Germanic mercenaries from the continent. In the Gwrtheyrn's refounded ancient hillfort at Pengwern, his warriors enjoy the luxuries of the Mediterranean, imported through Dumnonia. If civilization were measured in wine, the warriors of Pengwern would be some of the most civilized men on earth.
Demetae
Ruler: Triffyn Farfog - Tribunus Barbus (The Bearded Tribune)
Britano-Gael Insular Christians.
An Irish warlord, one of the Deisi settlers of modern Dyfed, and a Romanophile that married the heiress of a local Romano-British king to claim legitimacy and unite the disparate Irish and Brittonic peoples of his kingdom. Like his ancestor, Vortiporius (an Irishman honoured with a position as bodyguard to the emperor of Rome), Triffyn's inscriptions are made in both Irish ogham and in the Latin of British kings. The Britons may view Triffyn as somewhat of a parvenu, not a true Roman, but he certainly tries. A warlord with a penchant for Latin, descended from the vassals of some greater Irish lord, Triffyn now bows to no authority other than his own. You can expect a diverse force of Irish and Brythonic nobles, with plenty of light skirmishers, to defend this kingdom. Even when conquered, the Irish settlers will continue to jealousy protect their newfound liberties and lands.
Venta (Silurum)
Ruler: Teyrn Owain Finddu - Eugenius Rex
Romano-British Insular Christians.
Venta Silurum, modern Gwent, is a Roman city in the most Romanised part of Wales. Its rulers gain great prestige from being lords of Caer Lion (the fort of the legion at Isca Silurum), despite the fact that it has long since ended its military use and thus declined. In contrast with the modest urban survival of Gwent, Caerleon's legionary baths are now used as cattle sheds, and its proud amphitheatre now a scenic ruin. A great tower is all that remains of the fortress that was not systematically destroyed in the wake of the legion's exit, and now stands as a proud beacon of Caerleon's Roman pedigree. Known as Black Lips, Eugenius is a learned Roman who commands the loyalty of the local elite, who have adapted well to the use of arms in their own defence, despite being heavily familiar with the soft comforts of Roman civilization. Expect a modest resistance of civilian militia and local nobles.
Deceanglia
Ruler: Bressal
Gaelic Pagans.
North Wales, formerly the civitas of the Deceangli tribe, is entirely overrun by Irish raiders, predominantly from Mumu, who have chosen to settle the land. The Britons remain, and continue to keep up their ways the best they can, with noblemen burying their dead along the Roman road, but they are politically disunited and dominated by a confederation of disparate Irish tribes. The Irish are called Gwyddels by the disgruntled Brythonic peasants, who tire of annual raids, and can see the Irish colonies grow with every passing season. Expect to be met by light and manoeuvrable Irish infantry, adept at ambush.
Garth Madrun
Ruler: Pennaeth Anlach mac Cormac
Britano-Gael Insular Christians.
Anlach is one of the Deisi, Irish settlers of Wales, who ventured from Demetae deeper into Wales as an adventurer and secured for himself an important marriage to a native British princess, heiress to a portion of her father's kingdom. Anlach is now related by marriage to the royal houses of Wales, and while he is still nominally a vassal of the Tyrant of the Demetae, Garth Madrun (near modern Brecon) may secure its independence if Anlach successfully passes his realm on to his son Brychen. Garth Madrun can call upon Brythonic and Gaelic warriors in its defence, and will favour guerrilla tactics.
Glevum
Ruler: Aurelius Magistratus
Romano-British Insular Christians.
The Roman colonia of Glevum (modern Gloucester - Brythonic Caer Gloui) is one of the chief cities of its local area, and continues to thrive as a market for the nearby peoples even in the absence of central Roman power. It will be defended by a civilian militia and may call upon the Gwrtheyrn for their defence.
Dumnonia
Ruler: Teyrn Cynfawr - Cunomorus Rex
Brythonic Insular Christians.
The Dumnonian kings are descendants of the kings of the Dumnonii, a tribe that existed centuries before the Romans arrived in Britannia, in an unbroken line that leads back into the mists of legend. The kings enjoyed wealth and influence as Romano-British aristocratic landholders, and their local pre-eminence and wealth makes them the natural rulers of the south-west in the absence of Roman authority. Though more Briton than Roman, their protective influence extends over nearby civitates, and their lineage alone makes Britons deferential to these ancient kings. Dumnonia also boasts vast supplies of valuable tin and copper, which they trade at several lucrative ports within their territory for goods from the Mediterranean. So strong is the prestige of Roman culture, that Britons are known to repair and imitate Roman ceramics to keep up civilized ways, and so the imports of Dumnonia are a valuable commodity. Supplying the Romans with ores and Brythonic warriors with Mediterranean wine means that several industrial sites, commercial ports and Roman cities continue to flourish in Dumnonia as if the Romans never left.
Durnovaria
Ruler: Eugenius, Praefectus Civitatus - Owain, Pennaeth Durngueir
Romano-British Insular Christians.
Durnovaria is the place to go for your mosaics, though production seems to have stopped after a slump in demand. Durnovaria, modern Dorchester, retains its position as a self-governing Roman civitas, controlling the same administrative area it did under Rome, but without the provincial administration the Durnovarians have found themselves at a loss for defence. Other than their barely-antique wall, able-bodied volunteers and the arming of local landholders, the city relies on the Kings of Dumnonia for its defence, and so pays homage to this ancient line.
Venta (Belgarum)
Ruler: Curator Eusebius
Romano-British Insular Christians.
Known locally as Venta, the city of Venta Belgarum (modern Winchester) is the civitas capital of the Belgae, though the people now think of themselves simply as Romans. As the name implies, this polity has always had close links with the low countries, and continues to trade - willingly or unwillingly - with Franks and other Germans. Many of the traders are now themselves small groups of semi-settled Germans (mostly from Frisia and the Rhineland, but all viewed simply as Saes or Saxones by the Britons), since the prevalence of Frankish piracy has caused many native Britons to abandon sea-borne trade. These traders are still mostly confined to the Isle of White, and treated as Foederati by the civic authorities. The southern Venta would be defended by Roman nobles, civilian militia and 'Saxon' mercenaries. In dire need, Venta may submit to the Gwrtheyrn or call on the kings of Dumnonia for aid.
The East
Canti
Ruler: Comes Eugenius
Romano-British Pelagian Christians.
The Canti in Kent were an ancient tribe who gave their name to the local Roman administration. Being the closest part of Britannia to the continent, this vulnerable kingdom is reliant on protection from the Gwrtheyrn. The Canti maintain a small group of former legionaries and fedoerati for their defence. The ruler of this civitas styles himself Comes (Count) in imitation of the Count of the Saxon Shore that once commanded the defence of this area.
Regni
Ruler: Cantiorix Magistratus
Romano-British Pelagian Christians.
Centred on modern Chichester and governing an area roughly coinciding with Sussex, the Regni are another civitas of southern Britannia. They are used to life as a civilian area and rely on the High King for protection. They can also call upon the usual civilian militia and local nobles.
Lundein
Ruler: Curator Maximus
Romano-British Insular Christians.
Roman Londinium remains a large Romano-British city with an impressive port, but the chaos in Gaul and Hispania, and Frankish piracy, means that money is now tight and much of the port is falling out of use due to a lack of clients. Similarly, the major civic buildings such as the Roman bathhouse continue to be used but are no longer being adequately repaired and maintained. A rich but uneasy city, Londoners are now calling into question whether there is a future for their city in this changing world. Lundein is reluctantly loyal to Gwrtheyrn, who prises Lundein due to its importance as the former capital of Britannia, and as the island's foremost economic and trading centre. The large population are likely to resist any invader, but the locals lack any serious warrior tradition or professional fighting force.
Camulodunum
Ruler: Curator Maccus
Romano-British Pelagian Christians.
Modern Colchester, Camulodunum is the Latinised form of a much older name for the city - the capital of the Trinovantes and the Catellevauni in turn - and named after the the Celtic wargod Camulos. The Roman city continues its life and activity as before, but on a reduced scale since the tumult of the last few decades. A civic administration is still in place, and Romanised defenders in the form of civilian militia and nobles can be expected as a defence.
Verulamium
Ruler: Maglorius Magistratus
Romano-British Pelagian Christians.
Now known as St Albans, Verulamium was the home town of a pious Christian named Alban, who now lies buried here as a martyr to Roman persecution. Verulamium has had a bad track record with fires damaging much of the old Roman city, but continues to expand around the Church established on the grave of St Alban, so the city is now greater than the bounds of its Roman walls - a growth that may turn to a vulnerability. The city pretends to Roman civic government, but in reality magisterial power is now granted to the headman of whichever family can gather a band of followers large enough to protect the city and extend its reach into the locality.
Venta (Icenorum)
Ruler: Isarn Hearn, Teyrn yr Eceni - Isarninus Rex Icenorum
Brythonic Pelagian Christians.
The capital of Boudicca, Venta Icenorum was a civitas capital under Rome, and would continue to be presented on Byzantine maps in the eighth century, but is now no more, close to a handful of small villages in East Anglia. The necessity of coastal living has turned this once peaceful and prosperous area into an armed and vigilant kingdom. A warlord from the fenlands has established kingship over the civitates of East Anglia, and controls the decaying Roman sea walls. Expect a modest defence by a force that is more than capable of retreating from the best lands into the marshes, where they would be next to unbeatable, before sallying forth for hit-and-run guerrilla strikes. While the kingdom is safe, it is prosperous, with the time-honed skills of its inhabitants allowing the cities of the east to trade with settlements in central Britannia, through mastery of the waterways that run through this land. The marshes of the fens, though hostile to invaders, also provide a bounty of products to feed and enrich its people, and supports a decent population.