Deira
Deira is a Saxon kingdom in northern Cumbria, a forested coastal region of northeast Malahaut. It was largely unoccupied until the Saxons settled there during the rule of King Uther Pendragon. It has no significant castles or cities. Deira and Nohaut were one kingdom in all save name until the battle of Saint Albans, where the rulers of the two kingdoms were killed.,
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1 Locations of Interest 2 Neighboring Regions 3 History 3.1 490 3.2 493 3.3 495
Locations of Interest
Deira Forest: The Deira Forest covers almost all of the kingdom of Deira, having given its name to the realm.
Neighboring Regions
Nohaut to the north Malahaut to the west and south
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 Eosa seeks an alliance with the Centurion King of Malahaut. 495
After the Battle of Saint Albans, Eosa's son of Yffi takes the crown and Deira becomes a truly independent kingdom.
Culture/Religion: Saxon/Germanic Pagan This is the coastal region of Malahaut, and part of the East Riding. It is settled by Saxons long before Uther’s reign begins. It is well protected by the hills and forests of the North Moors. It is conquered by the King of Malahaut and thereafter ruled by Cymric lords. It also provides some Saxon knights during the post-Conquest Periods. Places Whitby, an early abbey, is conqured and ruined by the Saxons, but established again after their defeat. Scarborough is a fishing village on the coast. Rulers start-495 Ruler:King Eossa Vassal of:no one 495-518 Ruler:King Yffi Vassal of:no one 518-559 Ruler:Earl Wilgils Vassal of:King of Malahaut 560-end Ruler:King Aelle Vassal of:no one
1 Locations of Interest 2 Neighboring Regions 3 History 3.1 490 3.2 493 3.3 495
Locations of Interest
Deira Forest: The Deira Forest covers almost all of the kingdom of Deira, having given its name to the realm.
Neighboring Regions
Nohaut to the north Malahaut to the west and south
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 Eosa seeks an alliance with the Centurion King of Malahaut. 495
After the Battle of Saint Albans, Eosa's son of Yffi takes the crown and Deira becomes a truly independent kingdom.
Culture/Religion: Saxon/Germanic Pagan This is the coastal region of Malahaut, and part of the East Riding. It is settled by Saxons long before Uther’s reign begins. It is well protected by the hills and forests of the North Moors. It is conquered by the King of Malahaut and thereafter ruled by Cymric lords. It also provides some Saxon knights during the post-Conquest Periods. Places Whitby, an early abbey, is conqured and ruined by the Saxons, but established again after their defeat. Scarborough is a fishing village on the coast. Rulers start-495 Ruler:King Eossa Vassal of:no one 495-518 Ruler:King Yffi Vassal of:no one 518-559 Ruler:Earl Wilgils Vassal of:King of Malahaut 560-end Ruler:King Aelle Vassal of:no one
