- Welsh Marches: In the past, the lands of eastern and southern Wales formed the front line of English expansion into Wales. The 'Marcher Lords' who called these territories home accordingly built up strong castles and maintained substantial forces to defend themselves against the Welsh...or take the fight to said Welshmen themselves. +2 Siege rolls, -2 Raid rolls, extra 500-man upkeep-free retinue. (Monmouthshire, raglan castle)
- Pembroke:
- Pembroke Castle: The Welsh Marches are littered with the most formidable castles of the English, and Pembroke - originally a wooden fortress, rebuilt in stone by the famous William Marshal - is no exception. As it is built on a promontory and conveniently surrounded by the waters of Cleddau Estuary, an attacking force would have to storm its thickest walls and towers. Pembroke Castle also has a great round keep where the defenders can hold out even longer should the outer defenses fail for whatever reason. +6 Siege rolls, -6 Raid rolls, and the castle's central keep is strong enough that a defender who loses its outer walls can hold out there for half a year more (3.5 days).
- Saint David's Cathedral: The most prominent cathedral in Wales, Saint David's was originally built in the 12th century and had attracted large numbers of pilgrims since 1123, when it received a Papal privilege. These days, it is effectively the spiritual center of Wales. +5% income, +2 Charisma, +1 levy and taxation rolls. Characters may also seek refuge within the Cathedral for up to 1 in-game year and, unless permitted by the local religious authorities, anyone who would do harm unto them on its consecrated ground will certainly have to face some consequences at the Church's hands.
- Welsh March: In the past, the lands of eastern and southern Wales formed the front line of English expansion into Wales. The 'Marcher Lords' who called these territories home accordingly built up strong castles and maintained substantial forces to defend themselves against the Welsh...or take the fight to said Welshmen themselves. The controller has access to an extra 500-man upkeep-free retinue.
Caernarfonshire:
- Caernarfon Castle: As the administrative center of Gwynedd and the base of the Prince of Wales, Caernarfon Castle must by all rights be the greatest fortress in Wales - and its builders did not disappoint. Originally raised by the Hammer of the Scots, the castle wound up taking until 1330 to complete (sans a few extra internal fortifications) and cost more than two of the most impressive fortifications standing at the time, Dover Castle & Chateau Gaillard. It is also directly connected to the walls of Caernarfon itself. +7 Siege rolls, -7 Raid rolls, and the castle's central keep is strong enough that a defender who loses its outer walls can hold out there for half a year more (3.5 days).
- The Walls of Caernarfon: The circuit of stone walls around Caernarfon was built by Edward I around the same time as the castle, and is further bolstered with eight towers and two gatehouses. After being overrun by Madog ap Llywelyn's Welsh rebels in the late 13th century they were built back up stronger than ever by Edward, and today present a formidable challenge to anyone who would dare to assail the town (nevermind the castle looming over it, which is also connected to these very walls). These walls increase Caernarfon's garrison capacity by 200%.
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Caernarfon Castle, the Herbert estates.
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