March of Ancenis

History

The March of Ankenis was the brainchild of Dugez Aremburge, wife of Dug Guerech I, during The Poisoner's Game. Politically centered on an island in the Liger River, the fortress of Kastell-Ankenis was a key point in controlling both overland and river travel, providing a fortified defense against the Dugs of Anjev to the East.

Territories

The March is located on the border of the Duchy of Letha and the Duchy of Anjev along the Liger River. It shares the Duchy's border with the County of Angers and the Viscounty of Mauges across the river. To the South is a single point connecting with the March of Gwiniegi Naoned, while the entire West is taken up by the Biskonti Naoned. To the North, the March of La Mee

Military

The March of Ancenis osts two major defensive fortresses that make up the chain of the Marches of Neustria. Kastell-Ankenis, located on a island in the Liger River, and Kastell-Oudon, located on the shale hillside downriver on the border with the Biskonti Naoned. The former controls the river as it crosses into Letha, while the latter controls the crossing along the road from Threetower to Naoned.

Agriculture & Industry

The region is known for its production of wines and cheeses.

The Key to Letha, the Door to Letha

Type

Geopolitical, County / March

Alternative Names

Keymarch

Ruling Organization

Kontelezh Naoned

Founders

• Guerech I

Government System

Monarchy, Absolute

Power Structure

Feudal state

Economic System

Mixed economy

Gazetteer

Ankenis - The March's seat is located in Kastell-Ankenis, a fortress raised during The Poisoner's Game. Ankenis is built atop a shale island in the Liger River, while the low-lying plain to the North is dotted by small hills. Despite its prominence, no bridge across the Liger is located at Ankenis.

The Gree Marsh - A large wetland to the East of Kastell-Ankenis along the Liger River. The region is pocked by rocky hills, unsuitable for agricultural production. Ruins of a forgotten city are found throughout the marshlands.

Oudon - Kastell-Oudon is an important fortress downriver from Ankenis. Also known as Whitestone, it is a center of the Korrigan population in the region. It protects the bridge between Threetower and Naoned. It was founded by King Nevenoe I.

Rialeg - This northern town is a notable center for iron production, hosting the forges that refine the ore mined in neighboring La Mee.

Currency

Livre Tournois

Parent Organization

Duchy of Letha

Location

Naoned Plateau

Official Languages

• Brezhoneg (+)

Neighboring Nations

• Biskonti Naoned
• County of Angers (V)
• Lordship of Brezé
• March of Gwiniegi Naoned
• March of La Mee
• Viscounty of Mauges

Related Ethnicities

• Anjevin