Wessex

Lay of the Land


Most of the Kingdom of Wessex lies in the great Thames Valley, and the history of the region has been shaped by this waterway. Wessex and the capital of London, lie close to the centre of Albion and are served by dependable trade routes. It is because of this that Wessex is favoured by the mercantile classes.

Wessexlaw lies between the Pennine Mountains and the River Thames. The fiefdom lies on a crossroads, with wool and charcoal traveling in from Elmet and wagons laden with grain arriving from Anglia. All roads lead towards the City of London and the bustling markets where traders ply their goods. It is not uncommon for trading vessels from foreign lands to be sighted on the Thames; while the militia are often seen patrolling the roads to protect caravans from local ruffians or monsters from the Pennine Mountains.

Canteware lies between the Thames and the rolling green pastures of the Downs. In many ways it is similar to neighbouring Surreylaw, yet the fiefdom is also an important place for religion within Albion. Canterbury is home to not only the Cathedral of Law, but the High Seat of the Church of Solkar. Many pilgrims travel the roads, visiting historic shrines or passing on to other important religious settlements such as Cambridge or Wells. It has also been a mustering point for the Albion Warhost in the past, as an army prepares to set forth on a Crusade.

The small fiefdom of Avon is the most distant from the City of London, and lies between the Great Avon, the Downs and the coast of the Solent. It has strong ties with both neighbouring Essex and Sussex and forms an important resting point on the road between Bristol and Portsmouth.

Capital
The City of London is the largest and most populated.

Important Locations
Tower of London - For traitors against the Crown, this is often the last place they will see before execution. The heads of the dead are placed on pikes around the walls, to be feasted upon by Creed's Ravens, a warning to those not to defy their liege lords.

The Mithraeum - Nearing completion, this cathedral to Mithras was funded by Duke Mourning and stands upon the banks of the Thames.