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|Ruler= | |Ruler=Alain | ||
|Heir= | |Name=Escavalon | ||
|Culture=Cymric | |||
|Continent=Britain | |||
|Country=Logres | |||
|Heir= | |||
|Military=7 | |Military=7 | ||
|Political=4 | |Political=4 | ||
|Grudge=3 | |Grudge=3 | ||
|Blazon= | |Blazon=Gules two swords argent a crown or | ||
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Escavalon is one of the great kingdoms of Britain. The folk of Escavalon are notoriously proud of their wealth and power. The small area holds an important port and the old city of Carlion, where much of it’s wealth and power stems from. They have a strong political influence on its neighbours but constantly fights against irish kerns and cambrian hill-men. | Escavalon is one of the great kingdoms of [[Britain]]. The folk of Escavalon are notoriously proud of their wealth and power. The small area holds an important [[port]] and the old city of [[Carlion]], where much of it’s wealth and power stems from. They have a strong political influence on its neighbours but constantly fights against [[irish]] kerns and cambrian hill-men. | ||
It | It was at it's height when ruled by King [[Nanteleod]] of Escavalon who ruled it justly but harshly. When he died in 508, the kingdom crumbled back to it's humble beginnings. | ||
The kingdom is now ruled by King [[Alain]], who swore Homage to King Arthur. | |||
== Geography == | == Geography == | ||
Escavalons heart lies in the countryside in and around Carlion-on-Usk, an old proud roman city. To the north-west lies the Black Mountains and the Nain-forest is a big part of the landscape. | Escavalons heart lies in the countryside in and around [[Carlion]]-on-Usk, an old proud roman city. To the north-west lies the Black Mountains and the Nain-[[forest]] is a big part of the landscape. | ||
===== Two other major settlements lies in the area: ===== | ===== Two other major settlements lies in the area: ===== | ||
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== Rulers == | == Rulers == | ||
* X – [[494]]: King Canan of Estragales | * X – [[494]]: King Canan of Estragales | ||
* [[494]] – present: King Nanteleod of Escavalon | * [[494]] – present: King [[Nanteleod]] of Escavalon | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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=== Territorial advances === | === Territorial advances === | ||
{{SlideshowBegin}} | |||
{{BritainMap|marked=#Escavalon|year=496 | |||
|description=Original Kingdom | |||
}} | |||
{{BritainMap|marked=#Escavalon,#Glevum|year=497 | |||
|description=[[Nanteleod]] gains [[Glevum]] as a Vassal | |||
}} | |||
{{BritainMap|marked=#Escavalon,#Glevum,#Brycheiniog,#Estregales|year=498 | |||
|description=[[Nanteleod]] takes Brychieniog and Estregales | |||
}} | |||
{{BritainMap|marked=#Escavalon,#Glevum,#Brycheiniog,#Estregales,#Ystradtywy,#Powys,#Cardigan,#Elfael,#Builith,#Ergynn,#Galvoie,#Orofoise,#Merionydd,#Gwaelod|year=499 | |||
|description=[[Nanteleod]] takes [[Ystradtywy|Ystrad Tywy]], [[Powys]], [[Cardigan]], [[Elfael]], [[Builith]], [[Ergynn]], Galvoie, [[Orofoise]], [[Merionydd]] and Gwealod | |||
}} | |||
{{BritainMap|marked=#Escavalon,#Glevum,#Brycheiniog,#Estregales,#Ystradtywy,#Powys,#Cardigan,#Elfael,#Builith,#Ergynn,#Galvoie,#Orofoise,#Merionydd,#Gwaelod,#Gomeret,#Norgales,#Cheshire|year=500 | |||
|description=[[Nanteleod]] defeats the Three Cadlews and takes [[Gomeret]], [[Norgales]] and [[Cheshire]] | |||
}} | |||
{{BritainMap|marked=#Escavalon,#Glevum,#Brycheiniog,#Estregales,#Ystradtywy,#Powys,#Cardigan,#Elfael,#Builith,#Ergynn,#Galvoie,#Orofoise,#Merionydd,#Gwaelod,#Gomeret,#Norgales,#Cheshire,#Bedegraine,#Cameliard|year=501 | |||
|description=[[Nanteleod]] takes [[Bedegraine]] and [[Cameliard]] | |||
}} | |||
{{BritainMap|marked=#Escavalon,#Glevum,#Brycheiniog,#Estregales,#Ystradtywy,#Powys,#Cardigan,#Elfael,#Builith,#Ergynn,#Galvoie,#Orofoise,#Merionydd,#Gwaelod,#Gomeret,#Norgales,#Cheshire,#Bedegraine,#Cameliard,#Lambor|year=502 | |||
|description=[[Nanteleod]] takes [[Lambor]] | |||
}} | |||
{{BritainMap|marked=#Escavalon,#Glevum,#Brycheiniog,#Estregales,#Ystradtywy,#Powys,#Cardigan,#Elfael,#Builith,#Ergynn,#Galvoie,#Orofoise,#Merionydd,#Gwaelod,#Gomeret,#Norgales,#Cheshire,#Bedegraine,#Cameliard,#Lambor,#Linden|year=503 | |||
|description=[[Nanteleod]] takes [[Linden]] | |||
}} | |||
{{BritainMap|marked=#Escavalon|year=508 | |||
|description=[[Nanteleod]] dies and the kingdom crumbles back to it's original size. | |||
}} | |||
{{SlideshowEnd|firstslide=9}} | |||
== Counties == | == [[Counties]] == | ||
* [[Glevum]] | * [[Glevum]] | ||
* [[Morgannwg]] | * [[Morgannwg]] | ||
* [[Gwent]] | * [[Gwent]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:31, 5 January 2018
The Kingdom of Escavalon
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| Country: | Logres |
| Culture: | Cymric |
| Ruler: | Alain |
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Escavalon is one of the great kingdoms of Britain. The folk of Escavalon are notoriously proud of their wealth and power. The small area holds an important port and the old city of Carlion, where much of it’s wealth and power stems from. They have a strong political influence on its neighbours but constantly fights against irish kerns and cambrian hill-men.
It was at it's height when ruled by King Nanteleod of Escavalon who ruled it justly but harshly. When he died in 508, the kingdom crumbled back to it's humble beginnings.
The kingdom is now ruled by King Alain, who swore Homage to King Arthur.
Geography
Escavalons heart lies in the countryside in and around Carlion-on-Usk, an old proud roman city. To the north-west lies the Black Mountains and the Nain-forest is a big part of the landscape.
Two other major settlements lies in the area:
- Caerwent (not to be confused with the county), this town was one the tribal capital of the Silures. It has
strong fortifications and a castle. It is also a seaport.
- Cardiff, a small city with a seaport, it is protected by walls and a castle.
Rulers
History
Territorial advances
496 A.D.
Original Kingdom
498 A.D.
Nanteleod takes Brychieniog and Estregales
499 A.D.
Nanteleod takes Ystrad Tywy, Powys, Cardigan, Elfael, Builith, Ergynn, Galvoie, Orofoise, Merionydd and Gwealod
501 A.D.
Nanteleod takes Bedegraine and Cameliard
508 A.D.
Nanteleod dies and the kingdom crumbles back to it's original size.