Lothian
Ruler: Stewards of the Pendragon.
Culture/Religion: Cymric/Pagan.
Vassal of- King Arthur Pendragon.
Army: Up to 150 knights and twice as many soldiers.
The most powerful northern kingdom, straddling the Firth of Forth. Its people are considered wild and uncouth, barely better than Picts by most British south of Hadrian's Wall, but their martial prowess is unquestionned. Its capital city is Edinbruth, known for its great fortress Maiden Castle. Lothian was a rich and important kingdom among the realms of King Lot. After his death, King Arthur refused to hand such a powerful kingdom straight to any man. He made a number of those he could trust stewards of the kingdom until he could find a suitable person to be king. Currently there are three stewards.
Baron Coel of Stirling is a fine and popular man. He guards the dangerous northern border where the Caledonian Forest provides cover for raiding Picts from the Highlands. A brave and valiant man, he is steadfastly loyal to King Arthur.
Lady Eleri is the ruler of the Castle of Maidens. Many are surprised that King Arthur has kept faith in her. She is after all in charge of the college of priestesses which has schooled both Margawse and Morgan Le Fay. Despite the deeds of those two, Lady Eleri is still considered loyal, by King Arthur at least.
Baron Marchlew of Dirleton controls the east of Lothian. While ostensibly loyal, many think that he acts in his own best interests at the expense of Lothian, and thus the Pendragon. He is jealous of Baron Coel's popularity and many believe that he plots against him, even to the extent of bribing some Highland Picts to attack Stirling. Nothing has ever been proven, but Baron Marchlew's standing in Lothian and Camelot suffers from the rumors nonetheless.
As a whole, the people of Lothian get on well with the Picts. This trust dates back to King Lot's reign. It is not shared by those living north of the Antonine Wall (in the Stirling area), at least not as far as the Highland Picts are concerned.
Garloth to the South-East Gorre to the South Pictlands (Benoic) to the North Strangorre to the West
Culture/Religion: Cymric/Pagan Logres is the largest part of the Lowlands of the North. Places The Castle of Maidens [Edinbrugh] is so-named for the college of druidic priestesses who live there. Both Queen Margawse and Queen Morgan le Fay studied here, and left its ruler, a lady, with rich endowments. Stirling Castle is a major strongpoint in the center of the kingdom. Rulers 485-513 Ruler: King Lot Vassal of: No one 513-565 Ruler: Stewards of King Arthur Vassal of: Arthur Pendragon
Culture/Religion: Cymric/Pagan.
Vassal of- King Arthur Pendragon.
Army: Up to 150 knights and twice as many soldiers.
The most powerful northern kingdom, straddling the Firth of Forth. Its people are considered wild and uncouth, barely better than Picts by most British south of Hadrian's Wall, but their martial prowess is unquestionned. Its capital city is Edinbruth, known for its great fortress Maiden Castle. Lothian was a rich and important kingdom among the realms of King Lot. After his death, King Arthur refused to hand such a powerful kingdom straight to any man. He made a number of those he could trust stewards of the kingdom until he could find a suitable person to be king. Currently there are three stewards.
Baron Coel of Stirling is a fine and popular man. He guards the dangerous northern border where the Caledonian Forest provides cover for raiding Picts from the Highlands. A brave and valiant man, he is steadfastly loyal to King Arthur.
Lady Eleri is the ruler of the Castle of Maidens. Many are surprised that King Arthur has kept faith in her. She is after all in charge of the college of priestesses which has schooled both Margawse and Morgan Le Fay. Despite the deeds of those two, Lady Eleri is still considered loyal, by King Arthur at least.
Baron Marchlew of Dirleton controls the east of Lothian. While ostensibly loyal, many think that he acts in his own best interests at the expense of Lothian, and thus the Pendragon. He is jealous of Baron Coel's popularity and many believe that he plots against him, even to the extent of bribing some Highland Picts to attack Stirling. Nothing has ever been proven, but Baron Marchlew's standing in Lothian and Camelot suffers from the rumors nonetheless.
As a whole, the people of Lothian get on well with the Picts. This trust dates back to King Lot's reign. It is not shared by those living north of the Antonine Wall (in the Stirling area), at least not as far as the Highland Picts are concerned.
Garloth to the South-East Gorre to the South Pictlands (Benoic) to the North Strangorre to the West
Culture/Religion: Cymric/Pagan Logres is the largest part of the Lowlands of the North. Places The Castle of Maidens [Edinbrugh] is so-named for the college of druidic priestesses who live there. Both Queen Margawse and Queen Morgan le Fay studied here, and left its ruler, a lady, with rich endowments. Stirling Castle is a major strongpoint in the center of the kingdom. Rulers 485-513 Ruler: King Lot Vassal of: No one 513-565 Ruler: Stewards of King Arthur Vassal of: Arthur Pendragon
