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    Character Rules
    - A maximum of eight main characters (characters that have traits and can hold land) may be allowed. Each player may have a maximum of three noble houses.
    - Only the highest ranking character within a family may collect income from their land.
    - Auxiliary characters are limitless.
    - Characters may commit suicide or die of illness (at the player's discretion) though abusing this in an unsportsmanlike fashion may warrant punishment.
    - See death rolls below, under "Roleplay Rules".
    - Birth rolls have a chance birth rate. These are governed by the childbirth rules.

    Roleplay Rules
    These are a few extra rules below that just promote fair game play or do not belong under any specific headings.

    Leaving a Thread
    All characters who posted in a thread are assumed to remain in that thread unless they post a leaving post or after two full days of non-activity. This means that if you posted in a thread that you were there, and then someone an hour later assassinated you, you can’t claim that you were no longer there unless you specifically posted that you left before the assassination attempt was made.

    Letting Others Respond
    In your posts if they involve actions of other characters it is a rule that you must allow them a chance to respond and refrain from one post wins. For example, you cannot just post "John cut off Jimmy’s finger". You can however post "John went to cut off Jimmy’s finger" as you can see the second version allows Jimmy to respond to your action before you've done it (since you can’t take back a cut off finger).

    Dice Rolls
    All chance rolls (i.e. a birth roll, or an assassination attempt) are based on a D20, and have been done so that regardless of modifiers a natural 20 will always succeed, whilst a natural 20 will always fail. Thus a roll of 15/20 will succeed on 6-20, and fail on a 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 All vs rolls on the other hand (duels, jousts, etc) are based of the highest score wins. A + modifier always improves the roll odds, while a -Modifier always worsens the odds.

    Death and Aging
    The medieval world is rife with disease and untimely death, with infant mortality and an early grave being common thanks to most serious diseases being nigh untreatable.
    A character ages at a rate of 1 year per in game week, and will, at some point, be subject to various death rolls. These can be divided into two categories: child death rolls (representing the high infant mortality rate) and adult death rolls (representing the low life expectancy of a typical adult)

    Child Death Rolls
    Newly born children have a death roll every five years of their life, up until the age of 15. The chance of death begins at 3/20, gradually scaling down by 1 each time (so that the chance of death is 1/20 by the time the child is on her/his third roll). These rolls can be negated by survival traits, but there will always be a minimum 1/20 chance of death regardless of the survival stat.

    Adult Death Rolls and Roll Table
    Adult death rolls take place at the age of 30 onward, once per decade until the age of 50, when they then occur once per year. Though the chance of death initially will be very small, this will of course increase with age. As always, the minimum chance of death is 1/20, regardless of any survival traits.

    30 – 34: 1/20 chance
    35 – 39: 3/20 chance
    40 – 44: 5/20 chance
    45 – 49: 7/20 chance
    50 – 54: 9/20 chance
    55 – 59: 11/20 chance
    60 – 70: 13/20 chance
    70 onward: 15/20 chance

    When a character dies, you are expected to kill them off by the end of the in game year. You'll be allowed to clear up any existing situations and resolve them, but following that your character must be declared deceased as soon as possible.

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    Heirs and Inheritance

    A very important tradition within medieval society would be the inheritance and passing on of family titles. Traditionally, the succession laws of Englands were based around agnatic primogeniture - male only succession, with the eldest child inheriting all land and property. However, this depended on the wording of the letters patent bestowed; usually, they detail something called a "remainder" which is basically determining the succession laws for the title. There are three kinds of succession specified within the remainder:


    • "Male heirs of the body" specifies that only males can inherit said title. When the Lord passes away, all his lands and titles shall pass on to his eldest son, and then failing that, his nearest male-line relative. If none exists, the title becomes extinct, and falls into a state of abeyance.
    • "Heirs of the body" specifies that both males and females can inherit, though male succession is preferential with all titles and lands succeeding upon the eldest son. If the lord leaves only daughters, then the inheritance shall be divided as equally as possible amongst the heiresses. Should the lord leave no children, then it passes on to the closest male then female relation, respectively.
    • "For life" simply denotes that the title is a life peerage only, and is therefore unable to be passed on via inheritance. Upon the holder's death, the title reverts to the crown.


    Important Notes
    These succession laws do not necessarily have to be followed, and can be abused, ignored and bypassed as seen fit for a player character's advantage. However, it is worth noting that there may be considerable consequences for your character should you do so, though this is entirely dependent on how other players react to such actions.
    Money can be divided as seen fit upon a character's death, so long as there is proper justification for doing so - attempting to use this as a loophole to transfer money between unconnected characters is strictly forbidden. If you are unsure as to what constitutes this, ask the moderators for more information.

    Main Character Slots
    Players are allowed up to four main character slots. Main characters are defined as characters with traits and income. All of them may be used on lordly characters, lordly characters being any character sharing the last name of a Lord. Only the head of the family may both hold land and receive income. Offspring may have titles, but cannot gain income. A player is limited to having a maximum of one noble family with unlimited auxes.

    OOC
    No use of OOC information whilst In Character. Any RP suspected of doing so will be deleted by moderators and the offending player contacted. In addition, if you have a problem with a player take it to a moderator, not the OOC thread or the other persons inbox. Any OOC fighting will be deleted and the offenders reprimanded.


    Character Traits

    Traits Rules
    Skill Traits
    Characters have the following free points for their skills:

    Age 10-18: 4 points
    Age 18+: 6 points

    - You do not automatically gain additional skill points as you age. Instead, you may only gain additional skills or points in existing skills as rewards for RP.
    - Characters may start with a maximum of 6 trait points, even if age 50 or older at the start.
    - Characters may start with a maximum of +3 in any skill.

    Skills

    1. Military Skills

    - Battles: +1 to battle rolls per level. Gained when a character wins a battle where the enemy is not outnumbered by more than 1.2 to 1 and where total soldiers on both sides is more than 6,000 men. This applies per flank, but does not stack more than once per battle (e.g. a character cannot gain +2 for defeating an enemy flank and then the enemy reserve).

    - Pillager: Improves loot gained from raids, see Raid rules. Gained after every 3 raids.

    - Scout: +1 to detecting armies preparing to attack the force the character is in command of, and -1 to enemy detection rolls made on an army your character is in command of. This applies if the character is specifically in command of the scouts (in RP this can be confirmed with anything like 'Scouts', 'Outriders', 'Light Horse', 'Cavalry', anything that can easily be interpreted as being in charge of the scouts) or successfully ambushes an opposing force.

    - Logistician: Armies this character is in overall command of move 5% faster. Calculate total marching time in hours and subtract x%. Gained on request on a per-campaign if moderators feel the character's army's mobility has significantly contributed to a successful outcome.

    - Rearguard: -1 to your army's rout casualty rolls. Applies only if the character is in command of the reserve. Gained if the army the character is in retreats in good order (i.e. the reserve wins their fight with the victorious enemy flank and no rout roll is made).

    2. Personal Skills

    - Survival: +1 to surviving death rolls and in duel defensive rolls. Gained if the character loses a battlefield duel (e.g. no sparring, training, friendly, or tourney duels) but is not killed by his opponent or from surviving an assassination attempt.

    - Personal Combat. +1 to duel and jousting rolls. Gained if victorious in a duel that occurs either during a serious battle situation (a real battle, not a practice fight, tournament melee, training etc.) or if the victor is the winner of a tournament. Can be gained under other conditions if mod approved (highly unlikely). Does not require the death of the other combatant.

    - Assassin: +1 to assassin rolls. Gained if the character assassinates another player character.

    - Wealth: +5% to province income if you are a lordly character or +5% to asset income if you are a merchant character. Gained if the character uses their wealth to achieve something political (e.g. bribery, blackmail, buying someone's death) at moderation discretion.

    - Charisma: +1 to any rolls to convince an AI character to do something. Gained if the AI character is convinced to switch loyalties from any one party to another. This must be a switch of political or military allegiance.

    3. Trait Limitations

    - The Assassin trait is limited to a maximum amount of +2 to prevent overly powerful assassins at the game's start.

    The Four Temperaments
    The four temperaments were first described by the Greek physician Hippocrates and became one of the basis of his medical theories that dominated the medical sciences for thousands of years, humorism. They describe the four basic personality types based on the balance of the four bodily fluids - sanguine (optimistic, active and social), choleric (short-tempered, fast or irritable), melancholic (analytical, wise and quiet), and phlegmatic (relaxed and peaceful).

    Players will be able to choose two temperaments for their characters, one dominant and one subservient. From the dominant temperament, two personality traits can be picked, while only one traits can be picked from the subservient one. These will be the basis for the personality of your character in the game. Players are greatly encouraged to try to follow these traits as close as possible in their RP.

    When new characters are born in-game, players should choose their temperaments and personality traits then, and are also encouraged to not choose the same over and over again, which would lead to the same character being played in all but name.

    Sanguine:
    - Confident: This character is very self-assured, brimming with confidence and difficult to shake even under pressure. However, taken to an extreme, they can show a suicidal disregard for their life and the lives of others, and fail to take...well, failure into account when planning. +1 battle rolls, +1 to rout rolls.

    - Sociable: This character is an extroverted social butterfly, capable of making friends left and right. However, they have little time for 'boring' matters like finances, and are more interested in buying flashy things to show off to their friends than managing their wealth. +1 to NPC reaction rolls, -2% income.

    - Upbeat: Nothing seems to get this character down. They're perpetually smiling and looking on the bright side of even the darkest developments, truly the kind of optimism that can be infectious...or delusional, if the situation is bad enough. +1 to surviving non-battle death rolls, -1 to post-battle rolls (captivity, death, wounding).

    Choleric:
    - Bloodthirsty: This character is hotheaded and loves to jump into fights, lethal or otherwise. This is not something others find endearing off the battlefield, though. +1 Battles, -1 to NPC reaction rolls.

    - Ill-Tempered: This character is ornery and seems to explode at the slightest provocation. While they've gotten into enough fights to toughen them up, a person who's as easily baited as a bull that sees red won't make a good commander. +1 Duels, -1 Battles.

    - Impulsive: This character acts before (sometimes, without) thinking. They might move and decide more quickly than others, but their recklessness can lead them to disaster as well. +5% movement speed, -1 to detection rolls.

    Melancholic:
    - Haggler: This character is obsessed with getting the best possible deal for themselves, and ever watchful (even paranoid) for anyone trying to rip them off. This sort of fellow is rarely the sort others like, but none can deny their ability to sniff for gold. +2% income and improves loot from raids, -2 to AI reaction rolls.

    - Meticulous: This character loves to analyze situations down to the last minutiae before acting. On one hand this means they'll probably have a clear picture going in, on the other their decision-making abilities could easily become paralyzed as they spend too much time analyzing and not enough acting. +1 detection rolls, -5% movement speed.

    - Pessimistic: This character is always looking at the negative side of things. They may be right in some cases - when you suspect every man you meet to be a bad guy, you're probably right at least one out of ten times - but it doesn't exactly make them endearing. +1 to survival rolls, -1 to AI reaction rolls.

    Phlegmatic:
    - Austere: This character disdains pomp and pageantry, instead preferring a plain & simple (the uncharitable might say 'rigidly spartan') lifestyle. +5% income, -1 to AI reaction rolls.

    - Empathic: This character is strongly attuned to the emotions of others and cares for them, making them great friends or kinsmen to have - but poor warriors and generals. +2 to AI reaction rolls, -1 to battle/joust/duel rolls.

    - Reserved: This character is a stoic who generally keeps to him/herself and exercises strict control over their emotions. While this means they're not likely to make reckless moves in court or on the battlefield, they can come across as unfeeling robots to others. +1 battle rolls, -1 to AI reaction rolls.

    Supine:
    - Amiable: This character is a pleasant person who tries very hard to get along with everyone s/he meets. Indeed, perhaps too hard, at that...they also tend to excessively seek validation from others, and at worst can be described as clingy ticks. +1 to AI reaction rolls, -1 to duel rolls.

    - Idealistic: This person is a strong believer in higher ideals and the innate goodness of man. On the one hand they tend to be inspiring and uplifting figures, on the other they can be taken advantage of by those who live well beneath their expectations. +1 to AI reaction rolls, -1 to rout/assassination/escape rolls.

    - Submissive: This character is the sort of person others can easily walk all over. On the other hand, they're generally regarded as beneath suspicion, and if they ever find their spine they could easily strike back without their foes seeing it coming. -1 to AI reaction rolls and battles, +1 to assassination & escape rolls.

    Additional Character Rules
    Birth Rules


    One per year for wife, an additional one if a mistress is stated.

    Siring Children
    ATTENTION:
    Players MUST post the current ages of the two would-be parents.


    Order of rolls:
    Conception: d20
    Birth: d100 and d50
    Defects: d20
    Gifts: d100


    Conception
    Roll a d20. 25% base chance of conception, so 16-20 is a successful copulation.
    You can only ask for one of these rolls each year. If you fail, you may try again in 3 RL days.


    The would-be mother’s age affects this. Aged 31-35 gives a -1, 36-40 gives a -2, 41-45 gives -3, and 46-50 gives a -4. 51 years and above thus require getting a 20/20 to successfully conceive.


    If successful at conceiving a child, the child will be born in 5 RL days (so if you got the conception roll on a Monday, the child will be born on that Saturday), representing the 9 months it takes for pregnancy to progress.


    Birth Roll
    At that point (or earlier if you like), ask for a childbirth roll. This is one d100 to determine gender, 1-50 is a boy, 51-100 is a girl; and then a d50 to determine the outcome of the birth: 1-5 is death for both mother and child, 5-8 is a stillborn (or similar result), 9-12 is a stillborn that causes the mother to become barren, 12-15 is the mother dead but with a surviving child, and 16-50 are perfectly fine births.


    If the mother is aged below 18, add -10 to this roll. -20 if she is aged below 16. If the mother is 31-39, add -5 to this roll. If the mother is 40-45, add -10. -15 if the mother is 46-50, and -20 if the mother is 50.


    Birth Defects
    If the child survived, we roll a d20, to see if they have any defects.
    If the mother is aged between 31 and 35, add a -1 to the primary roll. If she is aged between 36-40, add a -2. Each increment of 5 years thereafter is thus worth a -1. Ex. a mother aged 52 gives a -5 to this first roll. The father also has the same effects when it comes to birth defects, and his age effect stacks with the mother’s. So a father and mother both aged 52 gives a -10 to the primary birth defect roll.


    Roll a d20. Subtract penalties from the age of the parents if applicable.
    1-5 result is a child born with an abnormality of some sort, which sends you to the second roll.


    If you got a 1-5 and the child has a defect, the mod will choose a condition for the child (or let the player). Depending on the condition, it will have moderate to severe effects in life. A child with hemophilia for example will likely be unable to recover from an attack on them (such as an assassination) that drew blood.


    Troublesome Blood (such as sickle cells, hemophilia)
    Bad Organs (such as Polycystic Kidneys)
    Progressive Debilitation (such as huntingdon’s, sclerosis)
    Developmental Disorder (such as down syndrome, retardation, etc)
    Autism (autistic or asperger’s)
    Uncontrollable Convulsions (such as epilepsy)
    Bad Skin (such as eczema, porphyria)
    Growth Defect (such as dwarfism)
    Frail bones (such as marfan’s)
    Misshapen Body (such as scoliosis or a clubfoot or a hunchback)
    Aesthetic Deformity (such as harelip)


    Birth Gifts
    Lastly, there are gifts. Roll a d100.
    96-100 is a golden god of genius and strength; Two free +2's in different skills of your choice upon the age of 16 (may also be 4 different +1's). Females get +10 on birth rolls.
    91-95 is a genius child; A free +2 to a skill of your choice upon the age of 16 (may also be split up into 2 different +1’s)
    86-90 is a smart child; A free +1 to a skill of your choice upon the age of 16.
    81-85 is a strong child; +2 against all diseases/plagues and natural causes death rolls. Females get +10 on birth rolls.
    61-80 is a healthy child; +2 against all diseases/plagues and natural causes death rolls. Females get +5 on birth rolls.
    1-60 is no gift.


    Gifts may counteract a defect, cancelling it out. Ex. rolling a a physical deformity but then getting the gift of strength cancels both out - the child is fine, never was born with defects, nor a gift.



    Marriage Dowries
    Dowries were expensive, and expected.

    Here are the expected standards, though you should haggle and debate around them when agreeing to a marriage. Not paying a dowry or equivalent is often a grave insult. If a lord has no sons, sometimes the dowry of his daughter will include her share of the inheritance of his lands, given over early.

    - Princess to Prince = 10,000£
    - Princess to Duke = 8,000£
    - Princess to Earl = 7,000£
    - Princess to Baron = 6,000£
    - Princess to Knight = 5,000£
    - Ducal to Ducal = 6,000£
    - Ducal to Earl = 5,000£
    - Ducal to Baronial = 4,000£
    - Ducal to Knightly = 3,000£
    - Earl to Earl = 5,000£
    - Earl to Baronial = 4,000£
    - Earl to Knightly = 3,000£
    - Baronial to Baronial = 3,000£
    - Baronial to Knightly = 2,000£
    - Knightly to Knightly = 1,000£

    Remember these are not mandatory, but should be haggled around.

    When given, the dowry goes from the bride to the groom, unless the bride somehow has an estate of her own and it is held by her own right (see Jure Uxoris above), in which case she can treat the dowry as being her own money.

    Jure Uxoris
    Jure uxoris is usually translated as "by right of his wife."

    In the case of this RPG, it refers to titles of nobility held by a man because his wife holds it suo jure ("in her own right"). Similarly, the husband of an heiress could become the legal possessor of her lands jure uxoris, "by right of [his] wife."

    90% of the time, female heiresses had little to no control over their inheritances, and whoever they were married to came to control their lands via jure uxoris. There is no explicit law saying that women cannot control their lands in their own right, but a player controlling an heiress should expect to have to go to great lengths to gain this independence.

    We will most often represent this difference usually as an extension of wardships. When a woman reaches the age of majority and is not already married, she can more easily seize her own right. However, before that age of majority (18), her guardian has complete control over who she marries and how, so the guardian can either stipulate that the heiress simply marries a groom (in which case the groom will probably take control) or can explicitly stipulate that the heiress rules in her own right after majority, protected by contract (unlikely, uncommon, but possible).

    Another route around this is gaining the right of independence is by gaining the backing of the king or another powerful authority without contest.

    Should the husband die, she will be considered an independent adult without the need for a legal guardian. Her lands and titles will belong to her, and she can make her own decisions. However, should she remarry jure uxoris will be applied once more. There is also the chance that her children or closest heirs will try to take control over their inheritance.

    Jure uxoris, otherwise, means that the husband can choose to absorb the wife's inheritance as essentially part of his own (so if his wife is Countess of Derby by inheritance, he is the Earl of Derby jure uxoris). He can always choose to let her run her own properties, but is completely within his own power to simply manage her properties as his own.

    Wards and Legal Guardians
    When a child beneath the age of 18 inherits any property, a legal guardian is usually declared (or else an authority such as the king will declare the child to be legally an adult). For the nobility, this is almost always the liege, and for English nobles, 9 times out of 10 that is the king.

    Thus, when an English noble inherits and is under the age of 18 (age of majority in this RPG), he or she should immediately be considered under the control of the royal court, specifically the king. This is called guardianship. From there the king may decide to give the wardship to someone else, for example a relative of the underage noble, or to keep it for himself.

    The wardship entails and is expected to have:


    • Seeing to the education and raising of the ward and seeing to their well-being and upkeep of a lifestyle befitting their status.
    • The guardian has complete control over the ward's assets. This includes all of their income from any properties. However, it is expected that the guardian will not embezzle this, and is expected to use it for the ward or his properties first and foremost. However, in reality, there's no legal power able to smack down on this other than the king.
    • The guardian has essentially complete legal control over the ward. This means in particular that they can choose who they marry to, and override and ignore any decisions the ward wishes to make. They do with their lands as they please, though a duke using this to steal lands from a rival may easily be prevented by the king or his court stepping in (such as a lord protector or earl marshal).
    • Female wards especially will usually not be given legal control over themselves until 18.
    • Male wards may often be given their majority before 18, if an authority (such as the king) is willing to hand it to them, and a higher authority doesn't intervene.


    Wards will always live wherever their guardian lives or wherever the guardian chooses to have them live.

    For the further effects of wardship on female nobles, see Jure Uxoris below.

    Peerage and Gentry
    Peerage of England

    England, like most of Europe during the feudal era, is a country divided into estates. These estates are based on social rank, economy and various other factors. However, they can be split into three, all of whom are represented in Parliament - the Lords Spiritual, the Lords Temporal, and the Commons - the clergy, the nobility and the commoners.

    The Lords Temporal is the nobility, which is greatly made up of the Peerage, a legal system comprising various hereditary titles and noble ranks. At the top of the peerage sits the King, who is the sole source of the creation and removal of noble titles. A title does not in and of itself hold any significance when it comes to influence and power, as even a knight can be wealthier and curry more royal favor than most earls, but it is nonetheless a sign of prestige and standing within the Kingdom of England. The earlier a title was created, the higher rank among the peerage it holds.

    The ranks of the English peerage are in descending order:

    1. Duke/Duchess
    2. Marquess/Marchioness
    3. Earl/Countess
    4. Viscount/Viscountess
    5. Baron/Baroness

    All members of the English Peerage enjoy certain privileges, regardless of their position and rank. They are all members of the Upper House of the English Parliament, they have the right to be trialed by a jury of their peers, they have access to the Sovereign as members of one of the King's councils. Peers are protected by law from defamation, libel and slander.

    An important part of the privileges of peerage is the orders of precedence, a ranking system for lords. The general hierarchy is this: the King, the Royal Family, the Archbishops of Canterbury and York, the Great Officers of the Privy Council, the Dukes, the Marquesses, the Earls, the Viscounts, the Bishops and lastly the Barons.

    Another important privilege granted to the Peerage is the use of certain heraldic devices on their coat of arms, such as coronets, supporters and helms with mantling.

    Landed Gentry

    While the nobility is the upper crust of the Kingdom of England and the land-owning elite, the Landed Gentry is the lower half of that upper crust, and do not enjoy the same privileges as the Peerage. However, while the Gentry is not part of the Peerage, there are quite a few overlaps between the two. All noblemen are considered Landed Gentry, with a select few being awarded titles and rank within the Peerage by the King. These titles are then usually inherited by the senior member of a noble house from his predecessor, most often the eldest son, who then join the Peerage.

    There are two major ranks within the Gentry, which must be bestowed by someone else, be they another knight, a peer or perhaps even the King:

    1. Baronet
    2. Knight

    A Baronet is usually hereditary knighthood that can only be granted by the King, while a Knight is a title bestowed on one person for life by anyone who is also a knight. Knights are expected to provide military service to a feudal landholder above their station, and does not necessarily serve the King directly. He can serve another lord of prominence, such as a powerful duke or a wealthy baron.

    Baronets and Knights receive a standard income of 200£. If they are employed by a noble above their own station, they will receive a grant of another 100£ yearly. As knights, they can serve as sub-commanders for their liege, able to lead a total of 100 men into battle. These soldiers are either paid for by the knight himself, or is granted to him by his liege. This income is forfeited once the knight is promoted to a member of the Peerage of England, usually starting with a barony.

    It should be noted that Baronets are very rarely given out by the king, and is a high honor for any commoner or knight who has received such royal favor. Also, while knighthood is not hereditary, the sons of knights were often knighted themselves, since they served as squires for various nobles and other knights, making their knighthood practically hereditary.

    Nobility and Offices of England
    The Privy Council and the English Parliament
    The Privy Council

    - The Privy Council consists of the Great Officers of the Privy Council, along with anyone the King deems worthy of serving as a Councilor.
    - The King may create any offices he wants to be a part of the Privy Council, though they should have duties deemed important for the governance of the kingdom.
    - Any number of these titles can be granted to more than one person as long as both appointments do not conflict with each other. Ex: The Lord Chancellor may also be the Lord Privy Seal.
    - All appointments do not necessarily need to be made. Some may be left absentee if the need is not there for an appointed person to take up that vacancy.
    - Only the Lord Chancellor, the Lord Protector (if in regency) and the king may call the Privy Council to order.

    Parliament of England

    - Typically Parliament is summoned by the King at their discretion. However, powerful individuals have been able to exert the influence to summon Parliament in the past, though this typically requires some form of royally bestowed authority.
    - Parliament (or at least, the upper house) is of equal power to the monarch whilst in session. It does not require the monarch to propose or pass laws and may oppose the monarch's own proposals if there is enough support to do so.
    - Typically, changes to the law of the land obtain the consent of Parliament. The monarch is not obliged to do this, and in theory may pass laws without Parliament's consent. However, taxes absolutely require the consent of Parliament, and to flout this would certainly lead to dire consequences even for a very popular and influential monarch.
    - All players may participate at and during Parliament sessions, representing either the Upper House (Nobility and Clergy) or the Lower House (Knights, Burghers and Merchants).
    - For the purpose of the game, the two houses are amalgamated into one.


    The Great Offices of the Privy Council
    Lord High Steward: Initially an honorary appointment, the office of Lord High Steward has steadily grown in importance until its holder became one of the most powerful men in England. Since the end of the 12th century, the office has been considered bound to the Earldom of Leicester. The Lord High Steward presides during trials of peers in the House of Lords, and can hold courts dealing with trials of peers by their peers when parliament is not in session. At coronations, the holder is honored with being the bearer of St. Edward's Crown. The Lord High Steward has a salary of 200£.

    Lord Chancellor: Often held by a man of the clergy because of their literacy, the Lord Chancellor is usually one of the King's closest advisors in both spiritual and temporal matters. Officially, he may in his position as Keeper of the King's Conscience hold Courts of Chancery, concerning judicial cases where the inflexible common law leads to unfair rulings. This office is usually tied to the position of Lord Keeper of the Great Seal, which is used to make laws and documents official that are passed by both the privy council and parliament. However, the two offices can be split between persons if the King so wishes. The Lord Chancellor has a salary of 200£.

    Lord High Treasurer: An immensely important office, this involved the managing His Majesty's treasury, as well as no small amount of influence at court. The Lord High Treasurer has a salary of 200£.

    Lord Privy Seal: An honorary title in the realm with no real function save holding the personal seal of the King. The privy seal is used to authenticating official government documents. This is a great honor for any that is granted this title and displays a great deal of trust and friendship between the King and the royal appointee. The Lord Privy Seal has a salary of 200£.

    Lord Great Chamberlain: The holder of this office is a close companion of the Sovereign, and is responsible for managing the household of the King at the Palace of Westminster. At coronations, the Lord Great Chamberlain holds the honor of dressing the King, and is involved with investing the Monarch with the insignia of rule. This position is traditionally held by the Earls of Oxford. The Lord Great Chamberlain has a salary of 200£.

    Lord High Constable: While primarily the commander of the royal armies and the King's master of horse, the position of Lord High Constable also has a judicial nature, acting as a position of authority on legal matters concerning the military. The Lord High Constable has a salary of 200£.

    Earl Marshal: This royal appointee is in charge of the King's horses and stables, as well as the protection of the King. He also holds, in conjunction with the Lord High Constable, court known as Court of Chivalry. Here they administered justice in accordance with the law of arms, which concerned many military matters, such as ransoms, booty and soldiers' wages, along with the misuse of armorial bearings. The Earl Marshal could in many circumstances exercise the traditional duties of the Lord High Constable, such as commander of the King's armies. This office is often tied to the Earldom of Norfolk. The Earl Marshal has a salary of 200£.

    Admiral of the Fleet: This officer of the Privy Council is the highest naval authority in England. In his capacity, he is the commander of the royal fleets and overseas trade. Due to the nature of naval warfare of the time period, the appointee rarely had any actual experience of naval warfare. The Admiral of the Fleet has a salary of 200£.

    Other Great Offices and Honorary Titles of the Realm
    Knightly Orders

    Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Garter: A chivalric order dedicated to Saint George and created during the reign of Edward III, the Order of the Garter is an order of consists of knighted individuals who are viewed as the most influential, powerful and trusted members of the realm. Along with these members are the Monarch, who is the Sovereign of the Garter, and the Prince of Wales. These Knight Companions are granted membership by the monarch alone and view this position as a very prestigious honor to be granted by the King.

    Royal Household

    Lord Steward of the Household: The first dignitary of the court, the Lord Steward is the head of the Royal Household. Often held by peers or sons of peers on the Privy Council, the office is one of high importance for the function of the day-to-day activities of the Monarch and his court. He would also serve as the line of communications between the King and the Houses of Parliament. The Lord Steward of the Household has a salary of 100£.

    Lord Chamberlain of the Household: Deputy of the Lord Great Chamberlain and second dignitary of the court, the Lord Chamberlain is responsible for the Chamber of the household. The Chamber is the "above stairs" of the Royal Household, the series of rooms used by the King to receive select visitors, terminating at the royal bedchamber. Matters such as personnel of the household, arrangements of ceremonies and entertainment is the responsibility of the Lord Chamberlain. The Lord Chamberlain of the Household has a salary of 100£.

    Keeper of the Wardrobe: Originally referring to the room where the King stored his personal belongings such as clothes and valuables, the Wardrobe has since evolved into an institution in its own rights within the Royal Household, both storing and manufacturing goods and items. In charge of the King's personal belongings and private accounts, the Keeper of the Wardrobe enjoys much trust with the King, often needed when the Monarch is in need of quick cash without the intervention of peers or parliament. The Keeper of the Wardrobe has a salary of 100£.

    Master of the Horse: The highest administrator of all matters concerning the horses and hounds of the King, the Master of the Horse is the third dignitary of the court. Everything involving the Royal Stables, the Royal Kennels, coach houses and studs falls under the jurisdiction of this office. At coronations, he assists in carrying the royal train. The Master of the Horse has a salary of 100£.

    Lieutenancies and Wardenships of England

    Captain of Calais: A royally appointed office granted to whoever is deemed to watch over the Pale of Calais, the important English port of Calais and the lands surrounding it, which is located on the European mainland. This office is of vital importance due to Calais' position between Spanish, French, Dutch and Scandinavian trade routes within the English Channel. It is an office of great military importance and adds prestige to whoever holds it. The Captain of Calais receives a stipend of 200£ and gains constableship of Calais, which will serve as his headquarters for the duration of his tenure.

    Lord Lieutenant of Ireland: The appointed representative of England who serves as Lord of Dublin and the overall political, as well as military, authority within Ireland. This officer serves as the direct representative of the English Monarch and keeps the peace within English-occupied territories in Ireland. This position is largely limited as royal authority is strongest in the Pale, but not beyond it. The Lord Lieutenant of Ireland has a stipend of 200£ and gains constableship of Dublin, which will serve as his headquarters for the duration of his tenure.

    Lord Chancellor of Wales: This office is granted to whoever the Prince of Wales, or the King if the Prince is in minority, fit to govern over the Welsh Lordships and the English Lordships of Wales. This office serves as a judicial, political and sometimes military authority in Wales whenever the Prince is absent. Whenever the Prince of Wales is present in the Welsh Marches, the Lord Chancellor serves as his steward at Caernarfon Castle. The Lord Chancellor of Wales receives a stipend of 200£ and gains constableship of Caernarfon Castle, which will serve as his headquarters for the duration of his tenure. The Lord Chancellor of Wales may still exist if the Prince of Wales is not in minority, but may not have governorship over Caernarfon Castle. This is decided by the directive of the Prince of Wales.

    Lord Warden of the Marches: This is a rank appointed to whoever the English Monarch deems fit to command military forces in northern England, specifically the Scottish Marches to ensure that a proper deterrence to raids and invasions from Scotland are properly prepared. In the case of war, the Lord Warden commands the forces of the Scottish Marshes as the initial vanguard, whether its invading Scotland or defending northern England. This office, though suited best for a nobleman of the marches, can be granted to any nobleman or a member of the Royal Family. The Lord Warden of the Marches receives a stipend of 200£ and gains constableship of Carlisle Castle, which will serve as his headquarters for the duration of his tenure.

    Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports: This office is officially in charge of the Cinque Ports, a confederation of port towns on the southeast coast of England, the most important being Hastings, Rye, Hythe, Dover and Sandwich. Their military and economic importance cannot be understated, since these ports lie where the crossing over the English Channel to the continent is narrowest. One of the higher honors bestowed by the English Sovereign, it has often been held by members of the Royal Family or the Privy Council. The holder of the office is also named Admiral of the Cinque Ports, with maritime jurisdiction over the English Channel. The Lord Warden of the Marches receives a stipend of 200£ and gains constableship of Dover Castle, which will serve as his headquarters for the duration of his tenure.

    Lord Lieutenant of Aquitaine: While officially a royal fief, the Duchy of Aquitaine is far from England proper, surrounded by the often hostile France. As the King's representative, the Lord Lieutenant of Aquitaine is responsible for governing these lands and protect them from any French incursions. Most often, this office is granted to a close relative of the King, given the economic and strategic importance of the duchy for the English Crown. The Lord Lieutenant of Aquitaine receives a stipend of 200£ and gains constableship of Bordeaux, which will serve as his headquarters for the duration of his tenure.

    Lieutenant-General of Brittany: Ever since the War of the Breton Succession, the English have held possession over the city of Brest in Brittany thanks to the political disorders of the duchy at the time. The Lieutenant-General is the King's representative and governor of Brest, wielding his judicial, political and military authority in the name of the English Crown. However, it is in a precarious position, since the Dukes of Brittany are eager to reclaim the important city. The Lieutenant-General of Brittany receives a stipend of 200£ and gains constableship of Brest, which will serve as his headquarters for the duration of his tenure.

    Constable of Tower: This office is the most senior appointment at the Tower of London. While there are many constables of different royal castles in England, the Constable of the Tower has a unique position since he is in charge of the principal fortress defending the capital of the kingdom. In the absence of the Sovereign in London, the Constable is among the most powerful men in the city. He is also ultimately responsible for any prisoners held at the Tower. The Constable of the Tower receives a stipend of 200£ and gains constableship of the Tower, which will serve as his headquarters for the duration of his tenure.

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    Lord Protector of England: This office, of rare but valuable importance, is granted during a period of time in which the English Monarch is deemed either incapable to rule or is within a minority, to effectively serve as regent. This position can also be granted by the English Monarch if great age prevents him/her from performing daily ruling routines. This position lasts throughout the time of a Monarch's minority (till the age of 16 - 20) or until it is deemed, by the Privy Council or the Monarch, that a regent is no longer needed. In the case on being incapacitated by age or illness, the likely choice is that the Crown Prince be made Lord Protector in order to gain experience in governance. An alternative is a brother of the King. If the heir is too young or an uncle not capable to rule, the Privy Council will elect one of their own to be Lord Protector. This position is usually granted to a high ranked noble or a relative/member of the Royal Family. The Lord Protector of England receives no special stipend.

    Constableship
    The English Sovereign owns estates all over the kingdom, and all of them will need to be manned and maintained. As a sign of special favor to his loyal subjects, the King can appoint Constables over his royal castles. A Constable lives at the castle he is in charge of and is responsible for its maintenance, its defense and the defense of nearby royal lands. His tenure is decided by the King, which can be for anywhere between one year and for life.

    The Constable of a royal castle is usually given to the sons of peers, or members of the gentry, like knights. He is granted 100£ in annual wages.

    The Cheshire Archers
    The King has a special guard of longbowmen from the forests of Cheshire that attend him personally. Known as the Cheshire Archers, this elite bodyguard consists of 300 Yeomen Archers (15 units) that are free of upkeep. These royal yeomen serve as the King's bodyguard and ensure the security of his family as well as his royal person. As many units as the King sees fit can be detached from his retinue on different missions, otherwise they can be expected to always be near the Sovereign.

    Clergy
    The clergymen are supposedly those in charge of praying for the salvation of our souls, however the clergy has amassed immense riches and some wield power equal to dukes and earls. Most often their ranks are filled with the sons of noblemen and they rule like feudal lords over their domains. Hurting a priest or damaging his property are crimes, their moral authority is enormous and they enjoy great influence over the people. Offending or wronging a priest might end badly as he may impose an excommunication if the crime is grievous enough and offends the Church; a punishment that seriously damages the authority of a Lord or the King over his subjects and vassals. The Archbishop of Canterbury is the first peer, with the status of Primate of the Church, and therefore wields great power over the clergy of England as the most senior leader of the Church in England and English-controlled territory.

    Clergy Lords function as normal Lords, only they cannot marry or leave inheritance. Also, they enjoy an income bonus (+10%), symbolizing the great riches of the Church. High ranking priests, like bishops, may grant loans, or boons, to the Crown and the Lords of the kingdom. Clergy characters may impose excommunication upon a character that has wronged or insulted them in-character.
    Witch Hunts may also be called upon freely and pursued by members of the clergy, under the pretext of heresy and witchcraft. Be aware that you may not excommunicate someone and declare that same person as a witch for double penalties. You will be granted the penalty of the excommunication in any case, if a penalty is necessary.

    Inquisitions, however, will require permission from the Pope or the Archbishop of Canterbury. They may freely disregard requests of this nature at their own discretion, depending upon the circumstances that an inquisition is called for. Papal Bulls of this nature will rarely be granted unless the situation in question is severe and has ample evidence to prove the magnitude of this scenario.

    Incomes for Clergymen

    Archbishop (Canterbury and York): 1,000£
    Prince-Bishop (Durham): Income based off of land
    Bishop: 500£
    Priest: 100£

    Building Rules for Clergymen

    Unless you are a Prince-Bishop (in this case, Durham), clergymen cannot purchase buildings, levy troops nor purchase troops. They may only build the Chapel building chain as an exception.

    Relics

    Relics are important objects of cult and worship, they act as beacons for the believers and cathedral/churches who hold important relics (Koln, Chartres) attract large masses of pilgrims, receiving a boost to their income. Clergy players might purchase relics for their churches, depending on its importance they would attract more pilgrims, thus increasing the players' income. However good relics aren't that easy to find, so you must invest some money in the search.

    Lollardy
    Background

    Lollardy was a religious movement in England that heavily criticized the Church. Beginning in the 1370's, the Lollards were the followers of John Wycliffe, a theologian at Oxford University that came into conflict with the Church when he began criticizing the secular power and wealth of the clergy, along with clashing over several key aspects of beliefs within the Church.

    Wycliffe believed that the King stood above the churchmen, and that he should strip them of their earthly belongings and sell it, so that priests could devote themselves to preaching and helping the needy. Especially monasteries were thought of as dens of evil and corruptions and should be closed, banned and sold off.

    While Lollardy has many beliefs and teachings, they have been summarized into "The Twelve Conclusions of the Lollards", which gives a general idea of what they believed was wrong with the Church:

    1. The Church is too involved in affairs of temporal powers.
    2. The ceremonies used for the ordination of priests and bishop are without scriptural basis.
    3. Clerical celibacy encourages sodomy among the clergy.
    4. The doctrine of transubstantiation (the bread and wine of communion becomes the literal body and blood of Christ) leads to idolatrous worship of everyday objects.
    5. Exorcisms and hallowing done by priests are a sort of witchcraft and are incompatible with Christian theology.
    6. Clerics of high office within the Church should not hold great temporal power.
    7. Prayers for the souls of specific individual people who have passed away is uncharitable since it excludes the blessing of the dead that are not prayed for, and paying priests for prayers for the dead is bribery and corrupts the Church.
    8. Pilgrimage and the veneration of relics are at best ineffectual for salvation, and at worst the worship of idols.
    9. Confession for the absolution of sins is blasphemous since only God can forgive sins.
    10. Christians should refrain from warfare, especially those with religious justification like crusades are blasphemous since Christians have been taught to love and forgive their enemies.
    11. The assertion and condemnation that women in the Church that have made vows of celibacy do not hold these vows and become pregnant, only to seek abortions to hide the fact that they broke their vows.
    12. Christians are devoting too much time and energy to the making of beautiful objects of art and craft, and people should simplify their lives and renew their devotion to godliness by refraining from unnecessary endeavors.

    However, the most important aspect of Lollardy was the belief that the only reliable authority on the truth of God was the Bible and scripture, and the right for all men to read and interpret the Bible. This lead to the creation of the first Bible translated into English, often called Wycliffe's Bible.

    Setting

    In the setting, the Lollards are strong in a few shires and cities around the middle of England. While opposed to many parts of the Church, they are not a revolutionary movement that seek to reform or overthrow the status quo by force, at least not unless forced into a corner. Ever since the Peasant's Revolt in 1381, Lollardy has been associated with the struggles and unrest of the lower classes, but it is also a movement among the academics, and Lollards can be found in plenty at unversities all over England. There are even nobles and priests that are tied to this sect, though they are a rare sight and do not openly display their beliefs.

    While players are allowed to create Lollard characters, they are advised to take the above mentioned information into consideration. The current Lollards are not an aggressive force that is seeking out converts, and the current establishment barely tolerates their presence, while the clergy of the Church are outright hostile to their presence and teachings.

    If players wish to create a Lollard character with the goal of starting the Reformation early, do remember that such a move will require extensive roleplay to gain the support of the King, the nobility, the commoners and, most important of all, to either create a schism within the Church in England or outright remove their secular power.

    At the start of the game, Lollardy can be considered to have a stronghold in these regions, meaning it is more likely that the peasantry will rise up in revolt if they are not guaranteed their rights, are overtaxed, etc:

    - Leicestershire
    - Northamptonshire
    -Coventry (Warwickshire)
    - Nottingham (Nottinghamshire)
    - Worcestershire
    - Herefordshire
    - Monmouthshire
    - Gloucestershire
    - Wiltshire
    - Berkshire
    - Sussex
    - London (Middlesex)
    - Canterbury (Kent)
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    Default Re: Rules Thread

    Incomes:

    King: Based off land
    Feudal tenants (dukes, earls, etc...): Based off land
    Knights: £200 per annum

    Archbishop: £1000 per annum
    Bishops (excluding Durham): £500 per annum
    Priests: £100 per annum

    Economy map:




    Income brackets:
    Poor (red): £200 per annum
    Sparse (orange): £250 per annum
    Average (yellow): £300 per annum
    Prosperous (light green): £350 per annum
    Rich (green): £400 per annum

    To calculate land income, simply add together the incomes of all the provinces you own on the political map using the economy map.

    Though most of the maps needed are located in this thread, here is a thread of all the maps needed to work out demesne/and income, with the country broken down into shires and numbered province for ease of use. If you struggle with calculating your income (there are a lot of provinces ) simply message a moderator and we will help in any way possible.


    Province Maps By Shire

    Credits go to the "Western Europe 1337-1469 - The Rose, the Lily, and the Oak" mod for CK2 for the original map and to Jokern for doing the legwork of converting the map to black and white (innumerable hours).

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    For mechanical purposes, we have two effectual divisions of land: regions and lordships - for lack of more neutral terms, as we want to stress that this is mostly for the sake of the rules.

    Regions are, in historical and “in-character” terms, usually shires (or counties, but only rarely via French “comté”) in England and Scotland. In France these are “comtés” and Ireland these are “counties.” For ease in the list below, we have these regions listed by geographical area - for example, all regions in south east England are together.

    Lordships mostly represent “baronies” in England and abroad and general local-scale fiefdoms. In Ireland, it might also be the tribal territory of a clan. However, do note that (in England at least), a lord does not necessarily “own” all the actual land in the lordship shown as it is on the map, and lords, no matter how high, do not have any territorial rights or powers over anything except their actual personal lands - their manors, castles, and other personal assets. Remember, in England, all land belongs to the king - nobles are just really wealthy tenants, and under no normal circumstances do they exert jurisdictional powers over the land or people of England.

    Some lordships may have multiple names, such as “Eastry/Deal/Sandown” - this just means that the territory could actually be called by several different names, mostly because there are more than one notable locations in that ‘lordship’.

    Recommended way of searching through the information: open all contentboxes that could possibly contain what you're looking for and use the find function of your internet browser (press ctrl+F) to search.

    Note: the shire images are necessary for this to work. If any of them seem to be missing or not working, please notify a moderator.

    Map of Shires/Counties in the Isles


    1. Kent
    2. Sussex
    3. Surrey
    4. Hampshire
    5. Berkshire
    6. Oxfordshire
    7. Buckinghamshire
    8. Bedfordshire
    9. Hertfordshire
    10. Middlesex
    11. Essex
    12. Sussex
    13. Norfolk
    14. Cambridgeshire
    15. Leicestershire & Rutland
    16. Huntingdonshire
    17. Northamptonshire
    18. Cornwall
    19. Devonshire
    20. Somerset
    21. Dorset
    22. Wiltshire
    23. Gloucestershire
    24. Herefordshire
    25. Worcestershire
    26. Warwickshire
    27. Shropshire
    28. Staffordshire
    29. Cheshire
    30. Derbyshire
    31. Nottinghamshire
    32. Lincolnshire
    33. Yorkshire
    34. Lancashire
    35. Westmorland
    36. Richmondshire
    37. Durhamshire
    38. Cumberland
    39. Northumberland
    (no 40-49 because BF is really bad at remembering numbers)
    50. Pembrokeshire
    51. Carmarthenshire
    52. Glamorganshire
    53. Monmouthshire
    54. Powys
    55. Cardiganshire
    56. Merionethshire
    57. Caernarvonshire
    58. Anglesea
    59. Denbighshire
    60. Flintshire
    61. Isle of Man
    62. Berwickshire
    63. Roxburghshire / Teviotdale
    64. Dumfriesshire
    65. Kirkcudbrightshire / East Galloway
    66. Wigtownshire
    67. Ayrshire
    68. Lanarkshire
    69. Peeblesshire / Tweeddale
    70. Selkirkshire / Ettrick Forest
    71. Edinburghshire / Midlothian
    72. Haddingtonshire / Eastlothian
    73. Linlithgowshire / Westlothian
    74. Dunbartonshire
    75. Stirlingshire
    76. Clackmannanshire
    77. Kinross-shire
    78. Fifeshire
    79. Pertshire
    80. Forfarshire / Angus
    81. Kincardineshire / the Mearns
    82. Aberdeenshire
    83. Banffshire
    84. Elginshire / Moray
    85. Inverness-shire
    86. Argyllshire
    87. Ulster
    88. Connaught
    89. Meath
    90. Leinster
    91. Munster

    England
    London
    Middlesex



    1. London - Rich Income
    2. Enfield/Sutton/Lambeth - Rich Income
    3. Harrow - Rich Income
    4. Wembley - Rich Income
    5. Northwood - Prosperous Income
    6. Staines - Average Income

    Southeast England
    Kent


    1. Eastry/Deal/Sandown - Rich Income
    2. Dover - Rich Income
    3. Elham - Rich Income
    4. Canterbury - Rich Income
    5. Swale - Rich Income
    6. East Ashford -Rich Income
    7. Lympne - Rich Income
    8. Tenterden - Rich Income
    9. West Ashford - Prosperous Income
    10. Leeds/Hollingbourne - Prosperous Income
    11. Rochester/Strood - Rich Income
    12. Malling/Allington - Prosperous Income
    13. Maidstone - Prosperous Income
    14. Cranbrook - Prosperous Income
    15. Tonbridge - Prosperous Income
    16. Sevenoaks/Hever - Prosperous Income
    17. Orpington - Prosperous Income
    18. Dartford/Eynsford - Rich Income
    19. Gravesend - Rich Income

    Sussex


    1. Battle/Hastings/Bodiam/Winchelsea/Camber - Rich Income
    2. Hailsham/Pevensey/Herstmonceaux - Rich Income
    3. Uckfield/Glottenham - Prosperous Income
    4. Lewes/Chailey - Rich Income
    5. Cuckfield - Prosperous Income
    6. Horsham - Prosperous Income
    7. Amberley/Chanctonbury - Prosperous Income
    8. Arundel - Prosperous Income
    9. Chichester - Prosperous Income
    10. Petworth/Knepp - Prosperous Income
    11. Midhurst/Cowdray - Prosperous Income

    Surrey


    1. Croydon - Rich Income
    2. Godstone - Prosperous Income
    3. Merton - Rich Income
    4. Sutton - Rich Income
    5. Malden - Prosperous Income
    6. Dorking/Reigate/Esher - Prosperous Income
    7. Hambledon/Farnham - Prosperous Income

    Hampshire


    1. Petersfield/Warblington - Prosperous Income
    2. Droxford/Portchester - Prosperous Income
    3. Winchester/Southampton - Rich Income
    4. Alton - Prosperous Income
    5. Odiham/Hartley Vintney - Average Income
    6. Basingstoke - Prosperous Income
    7. Kingsclere - Average Income
    8. Andover - Average Income
    9. Romsey - Prosperous Income
    10. New Forest/Calshot - Prosperous Income
    11. Kingswood/Christchurch - Prosperous Income

    Isle of Wight

    1. Wight/Carisbrooke - Poor Income
    Berkshire


    1. Windsor - Average Income
    2. East Hampstead - Average Income
    3. Wokingham - Average Income
    4. Reading/Bradfield/Donnington - Average Income
    5. Newbury - Average Income
    6. Hungerford - Average Income
    7. Wantage - Average Income
    8. Faringdon/Bampton - Average Income
    9. Abingdon - Average Income
    10. Wallingford - Average Income

    Oxfordshire


    1. Henley - Prosperous Income
    2. Oxford - Prosperous Income
    3. Ploughley/Boarstal - Average Income
    4. Witney/Lovell - Average Income
    5. Chipping Norton - Average Income
    6. Banbury/Broughton - Average Income

    Buckinghamshire


    1. Eton - Average Income
    2. Wycombe - Average Income
    3. Amersham - Average Income
    4. Aylesbury - Average Income
    5. Wing - Average Income
    6. Winslow/Bolebec - Average Income
    7. Buckingham - Average Income
    8. Newport Pagnell - Average Income

    Southwest England
    Gloucestershire


    1. Thornbury/Berkeley - Prosperous Income
    2. Sodbury - Average Income
    3. Dursley - Prosperous Income
    4. Tetbury - Average Income
    5. Stroud - Average Income
    6. Cirencester - Average Income
    7. Northleach - Average Income
    8. Ebrington/Stow - Average Income
    9. Sudeley - Average Income
    10. Gloucester - Prosperous Income
    11. Newent/Bronsil - Average Income
    12. Dean - Average Income
    13. St Briavels - Average Income
    14. Lydney - Prosperous Income

    Wiltshire


    1. Tisbury - Average Income
    2. Salisbury - Prosperous Income
    3. Westbury - Average Income
    4. Amesbury - Average Income
    5. Pewsey/Ludgershall - Average Income
    6. Devizes - Average Income
    7. Marlborough - Average Income
    8. Highworth - Average Income
    9. Cricklade - Average Income
    10. Malmesbury - Average Income
    11. Chippenham/Combe - Average Income
    12. Bradford - Average Income

    Dorset


    1. Wareham/Corfe - Prosperous Income
    2. Wimborne - Prosperous Income
    3. Blandford - Prosperous Income
    4. Shaftesbury - Prosperous Income
    5. Sturminster - Prosperous Income
    6. Dorchester - Prosperous Income
    7. Sherbourne - Prosperous Income
    8. Beaminster - Prosperous Income
    9. Bridport - Average Income

    Somerset


    1. Bristol - Prosperous Income
    2. Clutton - Prosperous Income
    3. Bath - Prosperous Income
    4. Frome - Prosperous Income
    5. Wincanton - Prosperous Income
    6. Malet/Nunney - Prosperous Income
    7. Wells - Prosperous Income
    8. Axbridge - Prosperous Income
    9. Bridgwater - Prosperous Income
    10. Langport - Prosperous Income
    11. Yeovil - Prosperous Income
    12. Chard - Prosperous Income
    13. Taunton - Prosperous Income
    14. Welling - Prosperous Income
    15. Dulverton - Average Income
    16. Williton/Dunster - Average Income

    Devonshire


    1. Axminster - Average Income
    2. Honiton/Hemyock - Prosperous Income
    3. Exeter - Prosperous Income
    4. Compton/Newton - Prosperous Income
    5. Dartmouth/Totnes - Average Income
    6. Kingsbridge/Salcombe - Average Income
    7. Plymouth/Plympton - Sparse Income
    8. Tavistock - Average Income
    9. Broadwoodwidger - Prosperous Income
    10. Okehampton - Average Income
    11. Holsworthy - Prosperous Income
    12. Bideford - Prosperous Income
    13. Torrington - Prosperous Income
    14. Barnstaple - Prosperous Income
    15. Molton - Average Income
    16. Crediton - Average Income
    17. Tiverton - Prosperous Income

    Cornwall


    1. Penwith - Average Income
    2. Kerrier - Average Income
    3. Truro - Prosperous Income
    4. Saint Austell - Prosperous Income
    5. Restormel - Average Income
    6. Trematon - Sparse Income
    7. Launceston - Prosperous Income
    8. Wadebridge - Prosperous Income
    9. Camelford - Average Income
    10. Stratton/Tintagel - Prosperous Income

    Eastern England
    Hertfordshire


    1. Berkhamstead - Average Income
    2. Hemel Hampstead/Someries - Average Income
    3. Watford - Prosperous Income
    4. Elstree - Prosperous Income
    5. Saint Alban’s - Prosperous Income
    6. Hatfield - Prosperous Income
    7. Hertford - Prosperous Income
    8. Ware - Prosperous Income
    9. Braughing/Waytemore - Prosperous Income
    10. Hitchin - Average Income

    Bedfordshire


    1. Lutton - Average Income
    2. Ampthill - Average Income
    3. Bedford - Average Income
    4. Biggleswade - Average Income

    Huntingdonshire


    1. Buckden/Saint Neot’s - Average Income
    2. Saint Ive’s - Average Income
    3. Huntingdon/Kimbolton - Average Income
    4. Norman Cross/Longthorpe - Average Income

    Cambridgeshire


    1. Thorney - Average Income
    2. Wisbech - Average Income
    3. Witchford - Average Income
    4. Marshland - Prosperous Income
    5. Cambridge/Chesterton - Average Income
    6. Newmarket/Cheveley - Prosperous Income
    7. South Cambridge - Average Income

    Isle of Ely

    1. Ely - Sparse Income
    Norfolk


    1. Downham - Prosperous Income
    2. Swaffham/Oxburgh/Weeting - Prosperous Income
    3. Wayland/Thetford - Prosperous Income
    4. Depwade/Bungay - Prosperous Income
    5. Loddon - Rich income
    6. Norwich - Rich Income
    7. Yarmouth/Blofield/Caister - Rich Income
    8. Smallburgh - Rich Income
    9. Aylsham/Horsford - Prosperous Income
    10. Mitford/Elmham/Acre - Prosperous Income
    11. Freebridge/King’s Lynn/Castle Rising - Prosperous Income
    12. Docking - Prosperous Income
    13. Walsingham/Gresham/Baconsthorpe - Prosperous Income
    14. Erpingham - Prosperous Income

    Suffolk


    1. Mildenhall/Kirtling/Lidgate - Prosperous Income
    2. Clare - Prosperous Income
    3. Bury St. Edmund’s/Thingoe - Prosperous Income
    4. Lavenham/Melford - Prosperous Income
    5. Ipswich/Cosford - Prosperous Income
    6. Thedwastre - Prosperous Income
    7. Hartismere/Wingfield - Prosperous Income
    8. Gipping - Prosperous Income
    9. Samford - Rich Income Income
    10. Deben - Prosperous Income
    11. Blyth/Framlingham - Rich Income
    12. Wainford/Mettingham - Rich Income
    13. Lothingland - Rich Income

    Essex


    1. Epping/Nether - Prosperous Income
    2. Ongar - Prosperous Income
    3. Rayleigh - Rich Income
    4. Chelmsford/Pleshey - Prosperous Income
    5. Hadleigh/Rochford - Rich Income
    6. Maldon/Faulkebourne - Prosperous Income
    7. Braintree - Prosperous Income
    8. Dunmow - Prosperous Income
    9. Walden - Prosperous Income
    10. Bocking - Prosperous Income
    11. Halstead/Hedingham - Prosperous Income
    12. Colchester/Lexden - Prosperous Income
    13. Tendring - Prosperous Income

    The Midlands
    Lincolnshire


    1. East Elloe - Average Income
    2. Spalding/Grimsthorpe - Average Income
    3. Stamford - Average Income
    4. Somerton - Average Income
    5. Sleaford - Average Income
    6. Boston - Average Income
    7. Bolingbroke - Prosperous Income
    8. Horncastle - Prosperous Income
    9. Welbourne - Average Income
    10. Lincoln - Prosperous Income
    11. Gainsborough - Prosperous Income
    12. Axholme - Prosperous Income
    13. Thornton - Prosperous Income
    14. Caistor - Prosperous Income
    15. Grimsby - Prosperous Income
    16. Louth - Prosperous Income

    Northamptonshire


    1. Peterborough - Average Income
    2. Rockingham/Fotheringhay/Oundle - Average Income
    3. Braybrooke/Kettering - Average Income
    4. Wellingborough - Average Income
    5. Brixworth - Average Income
    6. Northampton - Average Income
    7. Towcester - Average Income
    8. Brackley - Average Income
    9. Daventry - Average Income

    Rutland


    1. Oakham - Average Income
    2. Uppingham - Average Income
    3. Ketton - Average Income

    Leicestershire


    1. Belvoir/Melton - Average Income
    2. Billesden - Average Income
    3. Harborough - Average Income
    4. Lutterworth - Average Income
    5. Leicester - Average Income
    6. Barrow - Average Income
    7. Bosworth - Average Income
    8. Ashby/Melbourne - Average Income
    9. Donington - Average Income

    Nottinghamshire


    1. Worksop - Average Income
    2. Retford - Average Income
    3. Newark - Average Income
    4. Southwell - Average Income
    5. Bingham - Average Income
    6. Nottingham - Average Income

    Derbyshire


    1. Peveril/Buxton - Average Income
    2. Bakewell/Haddon - Average Income
    3. Chesterfield - Average Income
    4. Clowne - Average Income
    5. Bolsover/Blackwell - Average Income
    6. Wingfield/Belper - Average Income
    7. Ashbourne/Mackworth - Average Income
    8. Repton - Average Income
    9. Shardlow/Codnor/Horston - Average Income

    Staffordshire


    1. Leek - Average Income
    2. Newcastle-under-Lyme - Average Income
    3. Stone - Average Income
    4. Cheadle - Average Income
    5. Uttoxeter/Alton - Average Income
    6. Tutbury - Average Income
    7. Lichfield - Average Income
    8. Stafford - Average Income
    9. Cannock - Average Income
    10. Wednesbury - Average Income
    11. Seisdon/Dudley - Average Income

    Warwickshire


    1. Alcester/Aston Cantlow/Studley - Average Income
    2. Stratford/Breaudesert - Average Income
    3. Shipston/Halford/Whichford - Average Income
    4. Southam/Hanwell - Average Income
    5. Warwick/Coventry - Average Income
    6. Rugby - Average Income
    7. Atherstone/Astley/Hartshill - Average Income
    8. Meriden - Average Income
    9. Tamworth - Average Income
    10. Birmingham/Maxstoke - Average Income

    Worcestershire


    1. Bromsgrove - Average Income
    2. Kidderminster/Caldwall/Hartlebury - Average Income
    3. Tenbury - Average Income
    4. Worcester - Average Income
    5. Droitwich - Average Income
    6. Upton/Malverin/Hanley - Average Income
    7. Pershore/Strensham - Average Income
    8. Evesham/Elmley - Average Income

    Herefordshire


    1. Leominster/Wigmore/Hampton/Croft - Average Income
    2. Kington/Stapleton - Average Income
    3. Weobley/Kinnersley - Average Income
    4. Bredwardine/Clifford/Snodhill/Longtown - Average Income
    5. Hereford - Average Income
    6. Wye/Goodrich/Wilton - Average Income
    7. Ledbury/Hellens - Average Income
    8. Bromyard - Average Income

    Shropshire


    1. Drayton - Average Income
    2. Wem/Moreton - Average Income
    3. Ellesmere/Myddle - Average Income
    4. Oswestry/Whittington/Chirk/Knockin - Sparse Income
    5. Shrewsbury/Caus - Average Income
    6. Wellington - Average Income
    7. Shifnal - Average Income
    8. Bridgenorth - Average Income
    9. Ludlow/Corfham/Stokesay - Average Income
    10. Clun/Hopton/Brampton - Average Income

    Cheshire


    1. Chester/Shotwick/Aldford - Prosperous Income
    2. Tarvin/Beeston - - Average Income
    3. Nantwich - Average Income
    4. Northwich - Prosperous Income
    5. Runcorn/Halton - Prosperous Income
    6. Bucklow - Prosperous Income
    7. Disley - Average Income
    8. Macclesfield - Average Income
    9. Congleton - Prosperous Income

    Northern England
    Yorkshire


    1. Sedburgh - Poor Income
    2. Settle - Poor Income
    3. Bowland - Average Income
    4. Skipton - Poor Income
    5. Hepton - Average Income
    6. Huddersfield - Average Income
    7. Penistone - Average Income
    8. Wortley - Average Income
    9. Kiveton - Average Income
    10. Rotherham - Average Income
    11. Doncaster/Conisborough - Average Income
    12. Osgoldcross/Pontefract - Average Income
    13. York - Rich Income
    14. Barnsley - Average Income
    15. Dodworth - Average Income
    16. Wakefield/Sandal - Average Income
    17. Dewsbury - Average Income
    18. Wharfdale - Average Income
    19. Wetherby - Average Income
    20. Nidderdale/Ripley/Marmion/Knaresborough - Average Income
    21. Ripon/Markenfield - Sparse Income
    22. Easingwold - Prosperous Income
    23. Thirsk/Snape (same province as 25) - Average Income
    24. Middlesborough - Average Income
    25. Thirsk/Snape (same province as 23) - Average Income
    26. Northallerton - Average Income
    27. Stokesley/Whorlton - Average Income
    28. Skelton - Average Income - Average Income
    29. Whitby/Mulgrave/Danby - Average Income
    30. Scarborough - Average Income
    31. Pickering - Average Income
    32. Kirkby Moorside - Average Income
    33. Helmsley - Average Income
    34. Malton/Gilling - Prosperous Income
    35. Norton - Prosperous Income
    36. Bridlington - Prosperous Income
    37. Holderness/Holme - Prosperous Income
    38. Driffield - Prosperous Income
    39. Beverley/Hull - Prosperous Income
    40. Howden - Prosperous Income
    41. Pocklington - Prosperous Income
    42. Flaxton/Crayke - Prosperous Income
    43. Derwent - Prosperous Income
    44. Selby/Cawoodl - Average Income

    Lancashire


    1. Ulverston/Piel/Gleaston - Poor Income
    2. Lunesdale - Average Income
    3. Lancaster - Prosperous Income
    4. Garstang/Greenhalgh - Prosperous Income
    5. Clitheroe - Average Income
    6. Burnley - Average Income
    7. Preston/Hoghton - Prosperous Income
    8. Blackburn - Average Income
    9. Limehurst - Average Income
    10. Manchester - Average Income
    11. Bolton/Bury - Prosperous Income
    12. Warrington - Prosperous Income
    13. Whiston - Prosperous Income
    14. West Lancaster - Prosperous Income
    15. Chorley - Prosperous Income
    16. Fylde - Prosperous Income

    Richmondshire


    1. Startforth - Sparse Income
    2. Reeth - Sparse Income
    3. Aysgarth/Bolton - Sparse Income
    4. Leyburn/Middleham - Sparse Income
    5. Masham - Sparse Income
    6. Wath - Average Income
    7. Bedale - Average Income
    8. Richmond - Average Income
    9. Croft - Average Income

    Durhamshire


    1. Sunderland/News/Hylton - Sparse Income
    2. Brancepeth/Lumley - Sparse Income
    3. Weardale - Sparse Income
    4. Barnard/Bowers/Raby - Sparse Income
    5. Durham - Sparse Income
    6. Darlington/Aukland/Cowton - Sparse Income
    7. Sedgefield - Sparse Income
    8. Stockton - Sparse Income
    9. Easington - Sparse Income

    Northumberland


    1. Norham/Berwick - Sparse Income
    2. Bamburgh/Belford - Sparse Income
    3. Glendale/Wark/Etal/Ford - Sparse Income
    4. Alnwick/Warkworth/Dunstanburgh/Chillingham - Sparse Income
    5. Rothbury/Edlingham - Sparse Income
    6. Bellingham/Chipchase - Sparse Income
    7. Haltwhistle/Thirlwall/Bellister/Featherstone - Sparse Income
    8. Hexham/Langley - Sparse Income
    9. Ward/Tynemouth/Ponteland - Sparse Income
    10. Morpeth/Belsay/Mitford - Sparse Income

    Westmorland


    1. Lakes - Poor Income
    2. Heversham/Beetham/Kendal/Kentmere - Sparse Income
    3. Appleby/Smardale/Pendragon/Brough - Poor Income


    Cumberland


    1. Alston - Sparse Income
    2. Penrith/Brougham/Armathwaite/Yanwath - Sparse Income
    3. Border/Carlisle/Scaleby/Askerton - Sparse Income
    4. Wigton/Rose - Poor Income
    5. Workington - Poor Income
    6. Egremont/Ennerdale - Poor Income
    7. Millom - Poor Income



    Wales
    Powys


    1. Llanfyllin - Sparse Income
    2. Machynlleth - Poor Income
    3. Llanidloes/Dolforwyn - Sparse Income
    4. Powis/Montgomery/Forden - Average Income
    5. Knighton - Sparse Income
    6. Radnor/Barland/Womaston/Bleddfa/Crugerydd - Average Income
    7. Rhayader/Tinboeth - Sparse Income
    8. Colwyn - Sparse Income
    9. Builth - Sparse Income
    10. Paincastle - Sparse Income
    11. Hay - Poor Income
    12. Tretower/Crickhowell - Poor Income
    13. Brecknock/Brecon - Poor Income
    14. Penderyn - Average Income

    Monmouthshire


    1. Ebbwvale - Average Income
    2. Caerleon/Newport - Prosperous Income
    3. Usk/Pontypool - Average Income
    4. Llanfair/Chepstow/Caldicot - Prosperous Income
    5. Monmouth/Raglan - Average Income
    6. Abergavenny/Grosmont/Skenfrith - Prosperous Income

    Glamorganshire


    1. Swansea/Pontardwe/Penrice - Average Income
    2. Neath - Average Income
    3. Maesteg - Prosperous Income
    4. Penybont/Candleston - Prosperous Income
    5. Glyncorrwg - Average Income
    6. Cowbridge/Llanblethian/Ogmore/Coity/Ewenny - Prosperous Income
    7. Cardiff/Llandaff/Caerphilly/Beaupre - Prosperous Income

    Carmarthenshire


    1. Gower - Average Income
    2. Llanelli/Kidwelly - Average Income
    3. Carmarthen/Llansteffan/Laugharne - Average Income
    4. Llandeilo/Dinefwr/Llandovery - Poor Income
    5. Emlyn - Average Income

    Pembrokeshire


    1. Pembroke - Prosperous Income
    2. Haverford - Prosperous Income
    3. Narberth/Amroth - Prosperous Income
    4. Camaes - Prosperous Income

    Cardiganshire


    1. Aberystwyth - Poor Income
    2. Tregaron - Average Income
    3. Aberaeron - Average Income
    4. Cardigan/Teifiside - Average Income

    Merionethshire


    1. Pennal - Poor Income
    2. Dolgellau - Poor Income
    3. Harlech/Deudraeth/Dolwyddelan - Sparse Income
    4. Ffestiniog - Sparse Income
    5. Penllyn - Sparse Income
    6. Edeyrnion - Sparse Income

    Denbighshire


    1. Ceiriog - Sparse Income
    2. Wrexham/Holt - Average Income
    3. Ruthin - Sparse Income
    4. Hiraethog - Sparse Income
    5. Denbigh - Sparse Income

    Flintshire


    1. Rhuddlan/St. Asaph - Sparse Income
    2. Flint/Holywell - Average Income
    3. Hawarden/Ewloe - Average Income

    Caernarvonshire


    1. Lleyn/Criccieth - Prosperous Income
    2. Caernarfon - Prosperous Income
    3. Conwy - Sparse Income
    4. Bangor - Prosperous Income

    Anglesea


    1. Valley - Poor Income
    2. Twrcelyn - Poor Income
    3. Beaumaris/Aethwy - Poor Income

    Ireland
    Ulster


    1. Kirkistown/Quintin/Portaferry/Strangford - Prosperous Income
    2. Stormont/Bangor/Newtownards - Prosperous Income
    3. Downpatrick/Quoile/Jordan’s/Killyleagh - Prosperous Income
    4. Kilkeel/Clough - Prosperous Income
    5. East Newry - Average Income
    6. Banbridge - Average Income
    7. Lisburn/Hillsborough - Prosperous Income
    8. East Lurgan - Average Income
    9. Belfast - Average Income
    10. Carrickfergus/Larne/Glenarm - Average Income
    11. Antrim/Slanes - Average Income
    12. Ballymena - Average Income
    13. Ballycastle/Kinbane/Dunseverick - Average Income
    14. Ballymoney/Dunluce - Average Income
    15. Coleraine - Average Income
    16. Magherafelt - Average Income
    17. Cookstown/Salterstown - Poor Income
    18. Dungannon/Mountjoy - Average Income
    19. Armagh/Gosford/Tandragee - Average Income
    20. West Lurgan - Average Income
    21. West Newry/Moyry - Average Income
    22. East Castleblayney - Average Income
    23. West Castleblayney - Average Income
    24. Carrickmacross - Average Income
    25. Bailieborough - Average Income
    26. North Oldcastle - Average Income
    27. Cavan - Average Income
    28. South Cootehill - Average Income
    29. Clones - Average Income
    30. Monaghan - Average Income
    31. Balfour/Lisnakea/Crom - Average Income
    32. North Bawnboy - Average Income
    33. South Enniskillen - Average Income
    34. North Enniskillen/Coole/Monea/Portora/Florence Court - Prosperous Income
    35. Tully/Caldwell - Prosperous Income
    36. Wardtown - Sparse Income
    37. Donegal - Poor Income
    38. Glenties - Sparse Income
    39. Dunafanaghy/Glenveagh/Doe - Sparse Income
    40. Milford - Sparse Income
    41. Letterkenny - Sparse Income
    42. Stranorlar - Poor Income
    43. Castlederg - Poor Income
    44. Irvinestown/Necarne - Poor Income
    45. Clogher - Average Income
    46. Omagh - Poor Income
    47. Stewart/Altinaghree - Poor Income
    48. Strabane/Raphoe - Sparse Income
    49. Inishowen/Northburgh/Carrickabraghy - Sparse Income
    50. Londonderry - Sparse Income
    51. Limavady/Dungiven - Average Income

    Meath


    1. South Dublin - Prosperous Income
    2. North Rathdown - Prosperous Income
    3. Celbridge - Prosperous Income
    4. Dublin - Prosperous Income
    5. Balrothery - Prosperous Income
    6. Dardistown/Athcarne - Prosperous Income
    7. Droghoda/Barmeath - Prosperous Income
    8. Guard/Roodstown - Prosperous Income
    9. Dundalk/Haynestown/Milltown/Roche/Carlingford/Taafes - Prosperous Income
    10. Ardee/Slane - Prosperous Income
    11. Kells - Average Income
    12. Navan/Bective/Liscartan/Monktown - Prosperous Income
    13. Dunshaughlin - Average Income
    14. Barberstown/Maynooth - Poor Income
    15. Kildare/Kilkea - Poor Income
    16. East Edenderry - Poor Income
    17. Trim - Average Income
    18. North Edenderry - Sparse Income
    19. Delvin - Average Income
    20. South Oldcastle - Average Income
    21. South Granard - Average Income
    22. North Granard - Average Income
    23. Longford/Rathcline - Average Income
    24. North Ballymahon - Prosperous Income
    25. Mullingar/Tyrrellspass - Average Income
    26. Athlone - Prosperous Income
    27. Parsonstown/Clonony/Kinnitty/Leap - Sparse Income
    28. Charleville/Ballycowan - Sparse Income
    29. Tullamore - Sparse Income
    30. West Edenderry - Sparse Income

    Leinster


    1. Bray - Prosperous Income
    2. Rathdrum - Prosperous Income
    3. Wicklow - Prosperous Income
    4. Baltinglass - Prosperous Income
    5. South Baltinglass - Prosperous Income
    6. Shillelagh - Prosperous Income
    7. Gorey - Prosperous Income
    8. Enniscorthy/Ferns - Prosperous Income
    9. Wexford - Prosperous Income
    10. Annaghs/Slade - Average Income
    11. Kilkenny - Average Income
    12. East Carrick - Average Income
    13. Thomastown/Dysart - Average Income
    14. East Callan - Average Income
    15. New Ross - Average Income
    16. Carlow - Average Income
    17. East Athy - Average Income
    18. North Carlow - Average Income
    19. West Athy - Average Income
    20. Mountmellick - Sparse Income
    21. East Roscrea - Average Income
    22. Abbeyleix/Durrow - Average Income
    23. North Urlingford - Average Income
    24. Castlecomer/Foulksrath/Ballyragget - Average Income
    25. North Waterford - Average Income
    26. North New Raugh - Average Income

    Munster


    1. Dingle - Sparse Income
    2. Tralee - Poor Income
    3. Killarney/Ross - Poor Income
    4. Cahersiveen/Ballinskelligs - Sparse Income
    5. Kenmare/Dunboy - Sparse Income
    6. Bantry - Sparse Income
    7. Skibbereen - Sparse Income
    8. Dunmanway - Sparse Income
    9. Clonakilty - Sparse Income
    10. Bandon - Sparse Income
    11. Desmond/Kinsale - Sparse Income
    12. Cork - Prosperous Income
    13. Macroom - Poor Income
    14. Millstreet - Poor Income
    15. Kanturk - Poor Income
    16. Mallow/Liscarroll/Barret/Pook/Lohort - Poor Income
    17. Fermoy/Lyons/Conna - Average Income
    18. Middleton/Ballintotis - Prosperous Income
    19. Tyntes - Average Income
    20. Youghal - Average Income
    21. Dungarvan/Sleady - Average Income
    22. Kilmacthomas - Average Income
    23. Waterford - Average Income
    24. South Carrick - Average Income
    25. South Clonmel - Average Income
    26. Lismore - Average Income
    27. Clogheen/Cahir/Burncourt - Average Income
    28. North Clonmel - Average Income
    29. Cashel - Average Income
    30. West Callan - Average Income
    31. Thurles - Average Income
    32. South Roscrea - Average Income
    33. Nenagh - Average Income
    34. Borrisokane/Annagh - Average Income
    35. Scarriff - Average Income
    36. North Limerick - Prosperous Income
    37. Tulla - Average Income
    38. Ennis/Bunratty - Average Income
    39. Corrofin/Leamaneh - Average Income
    40. Ballyvaughan - Average Income
    41. Ennistimon - Average Income
    42. Kilrush/Carrigaholt - Average Income
    43. Killadysert - Average Income
    44. Listowel - Sparse Income
    45. Newcastle/Glenquin - Sparse Income
    46. Rathkeale/Glin/Askeaton - Sparse Income
    47. Croom - Sparse Income
    48. Kilbolane - Sparse Income
    49. Kilmallock - Average Income
    50. Dunmahon/Wallstown - Average Income
    51. Mitchelstown - Average Income
    52. Tipperary - Average Income
    53. South Limerick/King John’s/Bourchier’s/Carrigogunnell - Average Income

    Connaught


    1. Gort/Dunguaire - Average Income
    2. Loughrea - Average Income
    3. Portumna - Average Income
    4. South Ballinasloe - Average Income
    5. North Ballinasloe - Average Income
    6. West Athlone - Prosperous Income
    7. Roscommon - Prosperous Income
    8. Bellew - Average Income
    9. Glenamaddy - Average Income
    10. Tuam - Sparse Income
    11. Galway/Athenry - Sparse Income
    12. Oughterard - Sparse Income
    13. Clifden - Sparse Income
    14. Westport - Poor Income
    15. Ballinrobe/Burke/Ashford - Sparse Income
    16. Claremorris - Sparse Income
    17. Castlebar - Sparse Income
    18. Newport/Rockfleet - Poor Income
    19. Belmullet - Poor Income
    20. Killala - Poor Income
    21. Ballina - Sparse Income
    22. Swineford - Sparse Income
    23. Tobercurry - Sparse Income
    24. Dromore - Sparse Income
    25. Sligo/Ballymote - Sparse Income
    26. West Ballyshannon - Sparse Income
    27. Manorhamilton/Parkes - Average Income
    28. North Boyle - Average Income
    29. Castlerea - Average Income
    30. Strokestown - Average Income
    31. South Boyle - Prosperous Income
    32. South Carrickon - Prosperous Income
    33. North Carrickon - Prosperous Income
    34. South Bawnboy - Average Income
    35. Mohill - Average Income

    Scotland
    Berwickshire


    1. East Berwick/Fast - Sparse Income
    2. Middle Berwick/Duns - Sparse Income
    3. West Berwick/Greenknowe - Sparse Income

    Roxburghshire (also known as Teviotdale)


    1. Hawick/Hermitage - Sparse Income
    2. Jedburgh - Sparse Income
    3. Melrose - Sparse Income
    4. Kelso - Sparse Income

    Selkirkshire (also known Ettrick Forest)


    1. North Selkirk/Galashiels - Sparse Income
    2. South Selkirk/Ettrick - Sparse Income

    Haddingtonshire (also known as East Lothian)


    1. Tranent - Prosperous Income
    2. Haddington - Average Income
    3. Dunbar/Hailes - Average Income
    4. North Berwick/Tantallon/Dirleton - Prosperous Income

    Edinburghshire (also known as Midlothian)


    1. Calder - Prosperous Income
    2. Currie - Prosperous Income
    3. Edinburgh - Rich Income
    4. Crichton/Lasswade/Musselburgh/Dalkeith - Prosperous Income
    5. Galawater - Average Income

    Linlithgowshire (also known as West Lothian)


    1. Queensferry/Blackness - Prosperous Income
    2. Linlithgow - Prosperous Income
    3. Whitburn - Prosperous Income

    Peeblesshire (also known as Tweeddale)


    1. Innerleithen - Average Income
    2. Peebles/Neidpath - Average Income
    3. Linton - Average Income
    4. Broughton - Average Income

    Dumfriesshire


    1. Sanqurhar - Average Income
    2. Thornhill/Morton - Average Income
    3. Nithsdale - Sparse Income
    4. Dumfries/Caerlaverock - Sparse Income
    5. Moffat - Sparse Income
    6. Lockerbie/Lochmaben - Sparse Income
    7. Annan/Gretna - Sparse Income
    8. Langholm - Sparse Income

    Kirkcudbrightshire (also known as East Galloway)


    1. Eastern Galloway/Drumcoltran - Sparse Income
    2. Dalbeattie/Orchardton - Sparse Income
    3. Douglas - Average Income
    4. Kirkcudbright - Average Income
    5. Western Galloway/Creetown/Cardoness/Carsluith - Prosperous Income
    6. Glenkens - Average Income

    Wigtownshire


    1. Rhins/Dunskey/Stranraer - Prosperous Income
    2. Machars/Sorbie/Wigtown - Prosperous Income

    Ayrshire


    1. Saltcoats/Largs/Cumbrae - Sparse Income
    2. Kilbirnie/Kilchurn - Sparse Income
    3. Kilmarnock/Rowallon - Sparse Income
    4. Newmilns - Average Income
    5. Cumnock - Average Income
    6. Ayr/Dundonald - Average Income
    7. South Ayr - Average Income
    8. Maybole/Loch Doon - Average Income
    9. Girvan - Average Income

    Lanarkshire


    1. Gourock/Greenock - Sparse Income
    2. Renfrew - Sparse Income
    3. Johnstone - Sparse Income
    4. Paisley - Prosperous Income
    5. Glasgow/Bothwell - Prosperous Income
    6. Coatbridge/Airdrie - Prosperous Income
    7. Wishaw/Hamilton - Prosperous Income
    8. Motherwill - Average Income
    9. Lanark/Craignethan - Average Income
    10. Biggar - Average Income

    Dumbartonshire


    1. Helensburgh - Sparse Income
    2. Vale of Leven - Sparse Income
    3. Dumbarton/Kilpatrick - Sparse Income
    4. Kirkintillock/Cumbernauld - Prosperous Income

    Stirlingshire


    1. Lomond/ Buchanan/Drymen - Sparse Income
    2. Kilsyth/Lennox - Prosperous Income
    3. Stirling/Falkirk - Prosperous Income

    Clackmannanshire

    1. Clackmannan/Alloa/Hillfoots - Prosperous Income
    Kinross-shire

    1. Kinross - Average Income
    Fifeshire


    1. Dunfermline/Lochleven - Average Income
    2. Kirkcaldy/Lochgelly - Average Income
    3. Cupar/Balvaird - Average Income
    4. Saint Andrew’s - Average Income
    5. Anstruther/Kilrenny - Average Income

    Perthshire


    1. Perth - Average Income
    2. Crieff - Average Income
    3. Callander - Sparse Income
    4. Highland - Sparse Income
    5. Alyth - Average Income

    Forfarshire (also known as Angus)


    1. Monifieth - Average Income
    2. Forfar - Average Income
    3. Carnoustie/Arbroath - Average Income
    4. Montrose - Average Income
    5. Brechin - Average Income
    6. Kirriemuir - Average Income

    Kincardineshire (also known as the Mearns)


    1. Lower Deeside - Average Income
    2. Stonehaven - Average Income
    3. Saint Cyrus - Average Income
    4. Laurencekirk - Average Income
    5. Upper Deeside/Banchory - Average Income

    Aberdeenshire


    1. Deer - Sparse Income
    2. Turiff - Sparse Income
    3. Ellon - Sparse Income
    4. Aberdeen - Average Income
    5. Deeside - Sparse Income
    6. Alford - Sparse Income
    7. Garioch - Sparse Income
    8. Huntly - Sparse Income

    Banffshire


    1. Dufftown - Sparse Income
    2. Keith - Sparse Income
    3. Buckie/Cullen - Sparse Income
    4. Banff/Aberchirder - Sparse Income

    Elginshire (also known as Moray)


    1. Nairn - Poor Income
    2. Cromdale - Poor Income
    3. Forres - Sparse Income
    4. Elgin - Sparse Income
    5. Rothes - Sparse Income
    6. Fochabers - Sparse Income

    Inverness-shire


    1. Badenoch - Poor Income
    2. Inverness/Urquhart - Poor Income
    3. Aird - Poor Income
    4. Muir - Poor Income
    5. Dingwall - Poor Income
    6. Cromarty/Fortrose/Avoch - Poor Income
    7. Invergordon - Poor Income
    8. Tain - Poor Income
    9. Dornoch/Criech - Poor Income
    10. Golspie/Robart/Lairg - Poor Income
    11. Kildonon/Loth/Clythe - Poor Income
    12. Southern Caithness - Sparse Income
    13. Eastern Caithness/Wick - Sparse Income
    14. Western Caithness/Thurso - Sparse Income
    15. Tongue/Farr - Poor Income
    16. Eddrachilles/Durness - Poor Income
    17. Assynt - Poor Income

    Argyllshire


    1. Bute/Arran - Sparse Income
    2. Kintyre - Sparse Income
    3. Cowall - Poor Income
    4. Argyll - Poor Income
    5. Jura/Colonsay - Sparse Income
    6. Islay - Sparse Income
    7. South Lorn - Poor Income
    8. North Lorn - Poor Income
    9. Eastern Lorn - Poor Income
    10. Inverlochy - Poor Income
    11. Mull - Poor Income
    12. Tiree/Coll - Poor Income
    13. Ardnamurchon - Poor Income
    14. Lochaber - Poor Income
    15. Ross/Strome - Poor Income
    16. Lochcarron - Poor Income
    17. Gairloch - Poor Income
    18. Lochbroom - Poor Income
    19. Skye - Poor Income
    20. Uist - Sparse Income
    21. Harris - Sparse Income
    22. Lewis - Sparse Income




    Levying Troops
    Levies:
    - All provinces yield 100 men per province as a levy when called upon. (75% light archers, 25% light infantry)
    - Authority to call a levy usually lies exclusively with the Crown, though lords may request the levying of a shire that they or their army are currently located in: a roll with then be performed as to whether the populace can be levied or not, with modifiers depending on the context. These will be determined through moderator discretion.
    - A roll (ranged 1 to 10) determines a percentage (10-100%) of the levy that can be raised from a given location for your army.
    - Levies have a maintenance cost of £3 per man raised.

    City Militias:
    - Specific cities (list below) will have their own unique militias separate from the Levies. This is made up of an offensive and defensive militia/garrison.
    - All cities have a permanent garrison of 300 men (10% Yeomen Archers, 20% Yeomen Foot, 20% Levy Archers, 50% Levy Foot) will never leave the city. They also have an offensive militia of 100 men, with the same composition as the garrison.
    - A roll (ranged 1 to 3) determines a percentage (10-30%) of the offensive militia that can be raised from a given location for your army. You have to be in the province the city is in to request this militia to be raised.

    List of cities in England

    The list will be in alphabetical order of the city name, with the province and shire listed thereafter:

    Bristol, Bristol, Somersetshire
    Bath, Somersetshire
    Canterbury, Kent
    Chichester, Sussex
    Chester, Cheshire
    Colchester, Essex
    Coventry, Warwickshire
    Durham, Durham
    Ely, Ely
    Exeter, Devonshire
    Gloucester, Gloucestershire
    Hereford, Herefordshire
    Leicester, Leicestershire
    Lincoln, Lincolnshire
    London, Middlesex
    Norwich, Norfolk
    Winchester, Hampshire
    Worcester, Worcestershire
    York, Yorkshire



    Royal Treasury and Taxation



    Royal Treasury & Taxation:
    The Crown’s revenues flow directly into the royal treasury, which is supplemented from funds through taxation, through the king’s own demesne, and through tolls, tariffs and other incomes which pass into the hands of the exchequer due to the privileges of royalty.

    The Treasury:
    The treasury itself is housed within the Tower of London; thus, making control over the capital essential to any king’s finances. Should the King lose access to the capital and therefore the Tower, he loses access to the royal treasury, and thus the ability to gain income from any source or spend money. Should the capital be captured by an enemy, they will have the option to ransack the treasury if the funds are not spirited away in time.

    Expenditures of the Treasury:
    The Crown is expected to pay each holder of a public office his annual salary, which usually amounts to £100-£200. The Crown is also expected to provide monetary compensation to those who accrue a significant expenditure whilst performing the duties of said office, but is not obliged to. The treasury is also expected to pay for the defense of the realm, as well as providing for the King’s own needs. Ordinarily, Parliament is consulted before great financial projects are undertaken, but it is not an absolute requirement.

    Income into the Treasury:

    Royal Demesne:
    The lands personally owned by the King make up the ruler’s personal demesne. Depending on how many grants of land the ruler has made, this could be a great or small amount – this land will naturally increase as lands revert to the Crown through inheritance, or as nobles get attainted.

    Privilege of Royalty:
    The King has access to an additional form of income in the form of incomes only accessible by the crown: the various revenues from mines, tariffs and tolls that provided a viable source of revenue to the King. These are worth £4000 per annum to the royal treasury.

    Taxation:
    Taxation, by law, must be undertaken with the consent of Parliament. Two types of taxation may be undertaken: shire taxation, upon which a tax is levied upon every borough, and city taxation, in which a tax is levied upon every chartered city and settlement. The King may levy taxes without the consent of Parliament, but this could provoke severe consequences and even armed rebellion.

    Shire Taxation & Peasant Rebellion


    For reference:
    Shire/County: The wider administrative region, for example, "Lincolnshire".
    Borough/Province: The individual region, for example, "Bolingbroke" within "Lincolnshire".

    Shire Taxation and Peasant Rebellion:


    Traditionally, to levy a provincial tax, the House of Lords must be summoned and presented with the proposal for taxation, along with the justification. The assembled peers (both AI and Player) will vote upon the matter, as it is they and their tenants that are being taxed. The higher and the longer the tax, the greater the chance of peasant rebellion in the future. The taxation may be arbitrary and only effect certain counties, or it could apply to the whole country: it is down to the monarch.

    Taxation Table:
    £5 per province = 0/20 chance of rebellion, with a +1 increase every 2 years.
    £10 per province = 0/20 chance of rebellion, with a +1 annual increase.
    £20 per province = 2/20 chance of rebellion, with a +1 annual increase.
    £30 per province = 3/20 chance of rebellion, with a +2 annual increase
    £40 per province = 4/20 chance of rebellion, with a +3 annual increase.
    £50 per province = 5/20 chance of rebellion, with a +4 annual increase
    £60 per province = 6/20 chance of rebellion, with a +5 annual increase
    (and so forth, with both numbers increasing by +1 per £10)

    Peasant Rebellion:
    The King doesn’t just have the nobles to worry about. Taxes rising makes things more difficult for peasants, too, and if a rebellion is rolled, there is a chance it could spread rapidly. For each county affected by the taxation, roll a d20. The base chance is 1/20, modified by +1 per £10 of tax and per year the tax has been active for, as well as any regional modifiers. The outbreak of peasant unrest has varying effects, depending on the severity of the roll:

    1-5 – Minor Unrest: -10% to income for all estates in this county, as the peasants have downed tools and refuse to work, as well as causing disorder in local towns.
    6-14 – Moderate unrest: - 30% to income for all estates in this county, as the peasants have begun actively damaging the property of their masters.
    15-19 – Severe unrest: -50% to income for all estates in this county, as the peasants collaborate into committing murder against public officials.
    20 – Open rebellion: -70% to income for all estates in this county. The peasants have armed themselves, a d20*100 mob of peasants has risen up and laid waste to local townships, and require putting down.

    Rebellions can be ended by different means: military force, or negotiation and the granting of concessions by the local lord or the Crown. As lords suffer more and more due to prolonged peasant unrest, so too will political pressure increase upon the monarch.



    City Taxation & Burgher Unrest



    City Taxation:

    Traditionally, to levy a tax upon the Burghers, the King must summon the House of Commons and acquire the consent of the Burghers, who will vote upon the taxation of urban settlements. Rich cities (Norwich, Bristol, York) yield a taxable total of £1000 per city, with standard cities yielding £500 taxable total, and London yielding a £2000 taxable total. Similar to the peasants, the higher and longer the tax, the greater the potential consequences will be: for each 10% of city taxes raised, and each year the taxes are active, +1 will be added on to the base 1/20 chance of rebellion, which will be rolled annually. These have varying effects depending on the severity of the roll:

    1-5 – Artisan unrest: Building costs increase by 20%, as the craftsmen and artisans agitate for reprieve.
    6-12 – Irritated bankers: Interest rates on all active and prospective loans increase by 5%.
    13-17 – Craftsmen down tools: -30% estate income, royal privilege income is halved whilst the unrest is active
    18-20 – Loans called in: All active loans are immediately called in.
    Like all rebellions/forms of unrest, they can either be quelled by military force or through negotiation and concession: both have far-reaching, context ground consequences.

    List of cities in England

    The list will be in alphabetical order of the city name, with the province and shire listed thereafter:

    Bristol, Bristol, Somersetshire
    Bath, Somersetshire
    Canterbury, Kent
    Chichester, Sussex
    Chester, Cheshire
    Colchester, Essex
    Coventry, Warwickshire
    Durham, Durham
    Ely, Ely
    Exeter, Devonshire
    Gloucester, Gloucestershire
    Hereford, Herefordshire
    Leicester, Leicestershire
    Lincoln, Lincolnshire
    London, Middlesex
    Norwich, Norfolk
    Winchester, Hampshire
    Worcester, Worcestershire
    York, Yorkshire





    Lombards, Loans and Debt

    Placeholder


    Rules Around the Sale of Lands:

    Rules for purchasing provinces:

    Lords often engaged in the buying and selling of estates. Therefore, lords can seek to buy lands from other players, NPC lords, and even the smaller landowners located in the “Not Accounted For” provinces. However, to prevent exploit by the wealthier lords, the buying of non-player lands is governed by some restrictions:

    - Those who hold less than five provinces may engage in the buying of NPC lands freely.
    - Those with over five provinces may only purchase one province per year.
    - Those over ten provinces may only purchase a province once every five years.
    - Those over fifteen may not purchase lands whatsoever.
    - The maximum number of provinces one character can purchase in their lifetime is five.
    - Anyone seeking to actively break/exploit these limitations will be penalised.


    Of course, this doesn’t apply to the buying and selling of lands among player characters, which may be done so freely, but of course will still be monitored by moderation.


    Purchasable Items and Buildings
    Armor and Weapons
    Armor Sets
    Brigandine Armor (+5 hp, +2 Duels, +1 Survival) - The simplest armor in terms of creation and the weakest by way of protection, this armor nonetheless provides the user much better movement and is favored by those who would rather be quick on their feet over having the ability to slug it out in a melee. A boiled leather cuirass lined with small oblong steel plates riveted to the inside of the fabric over a gambeson, with steel vambraces, greaves, cuisses (thigh guards) and boots. This set of armor costs 50£.

    Mail Armor (+10 hp, +4 Duels, +2 Survival) - The armor of choice for most freedmen, chainmail is affordable yet offers some protection on the battlefield. A mix of studded leather with a mail coat or mail worked into the leather. This set of armor costs 100£.

    Partial Plate Armor (+15 hp, +6 Duels, +3 Survival) - The optimal trade-off between protection and cost, partial plate armor is often worn by those of a knightly bearing or professional soldiers. A thick and solid plate cuirass protects the vital organs while segments covering the thighs, shins and forearms allow blows to be deflected or absorbed. Leaving the upper arms and legs largely unrestricted means that movement isn't too heavily constrained, allowing the wearer mobility for dueling. This set of armor costs 200£.

    Full Plate Armor (+20 hp, +8 Duels, +4 Survival, +5 post-battle condition rolls) - Covering oneself from head to toe in the best plate available brings significant advantages and drawbacks. While slightly hindering mobility, the wearer becomes a tank that is almost impervious to attacks. Favored by knights taking to the battlefield, knowing their main role in such an event will be to present the heaviest possible mass atop a horse to plough through enemy troops in a formation of massed heavy horse, this is a set of armor for surviving a major battle rather than a set for everyday wear or single combat. This set of armor costs 500£.

    Weapons
    Weapons are divided into three overarching types: those used exclusively in one hand, those used with one or two depending on the context, and those large enough to require two hands at all times. Each comes with benefits and drawbacks.

    Single-handed Weapon and Shield (+2 Duels, +5 Survival, +5 hp) offers the most survivability, allowing the user to shelter behind the shield and use it to further protect themselves, but at the cost of sacrificing the reach and power afforded by the larger, heavier weapons. Most common weapons are an arming sword or a flanged mace. This combination costs 50£.

    Hand-and-a-half Weapon (+4 Duels, +3 Survival), the most common name for large single-handed weapons, are typically used without shields but are lighter and thus more mobile than two-handed weapons, giving the user the ability to position themselves faster and exploit the situation with more agility, at the cost of reduced reach and less power than a two-handed weapons, but superior reach and power to a single handed weapon. These weapons cost 100£.

    Two-handed Weapon (+6 Duels, +1 Survival) represents the weapons that are the largest and most destructive tools of war, be they poleaxes, great swords or war hammers. These weapons terrifying to face head-on, as a solid blow from such a weapon, even to a shield, could break the arm of the target or outright shatter lesser weapons. The key to surviving such weapons is mobility, while the key to their masterful use is conservation of energy and the efficient application of it into well aimed, well timed strikes of immense power. These weapons cost 200£.


    Buildings

    These are structures created in your character's home province that grant improvements to the province itself. Each takes a RL week to be completed. You may only construct these buildings in your main castle.

    Note: All upgrades stack.

    Tier I: £1000 Each
    Tenant Homesteads: +10% estate income
    Monastic Sponsorship: +1 charisma, +1 AI interactions with Clergy
    Reinforced Gatehouse: +1 siege defence (primary residence only)
    Peasant Patrols: -1 hostile raiding rolls across all provinces
    Blacksmith Charters: -5% troop upkeep and recruitment cost
    Increased Garrisons: Adds ten soldiers (7 yeomen archers, 3 yeomen footmen) to the garrison of each castle you own.

    Tier II: £2500 Each
    Rented Properties: +15% estate income
    Market Charters: +10% estate income, +1 AI interactions with Burghers
    Chapel Sponsorship: +1 charisma, +2 AI interactions with Clergy
    Enlarged Towers: +2 siege defence (primary residence only)
    Militia Patrols: -1 hostile raiding rolls across all provinces, -1 additional bonus in primary residence
    Armourers and Weaponsmiths: - 10% troop upkeep and recruitment cost.
    Double Garrisons: Adds a further ten soldiers (5 men-at-arms, 5 yeomen archers) to the garrison of each castle you own.

    Tier III: £5000 Each
    Enclosed Farmsteads: +20% estate income
    Mercantile Patronage: +15% estate income, +1 AI interactions with Burghers
    Church Sponsorship: +1 charisma, +2 AI interactions with Clergy
    Castle Extensions: +3 siege defence (primary residence only)
    Livery Guardsmen: Immovable garrison of 40 Yeoman Archers, 20 Yeomen Footmen (primary residence only) -1 hostile raiding rolls across all provinces
    Regulated Equipment: -15% troop upkeep and recruitment costs, grants 1 knight free of cost and upkeep.
    Livery garrisons: Adds a further fifteen soldiers (5 men-at-arms, 10 yeomen archers) to the garrison of each castle you own.

    Regional Buildings: Cost varying amounts. Can only construct one per character, requires bonus to be in region of primary residence.
    Fisheries: makes £50 per annum, costs £750.
    Sheep Enclosures: makes £200 per annum, +2 Burgher Interactions. Costs £3000
    Mines: makes £350 per annum. Cost £4500

    Great Building Chain
    - Requires two Tier III buildings to be constructed
    - Laying Foundations: £2000, one week to construct
    - Walls: £3000, one week to construct
    - Interior: £3000, one week to construct
    - Roofs: £3000, one week to construct

    -> Cathedral: The greatest place possible to worship God, in all of Christendom. A cathedral is the seat of a Bishop within a diocese. Extensive funds and lands are needed to maintain a new bishopric and the cathedral, thought it clearly improves both the clergy and the peasantry standing. +15% estate income, +3 AI interactions with the Clergy. Can only be built if the bishop authorizes it or the King/Pope allows the creation of a new bishopric.

    -> University: A place of learning, in the image of Bologna or Paris. This building houses few of the wisest minds of Christendom, and that is costly. Construction of this facility allows characters to enter its gates and learn from the finest teachers, giving +1 trait points to coming of age characters, including the possibility of additional points through learning RP. Access to learned physicians affords great benefits (-1 death rolls) but a congregation of learned minds could lead to new and dangerous ideas…

    -> Palace/Manor: Such a magnificent building astonishes your subjects and vassals alike. A place of ostentation and luxuries few can afford. Furbished with the costliest tapestries, furniture and artworks; this reaffirms your power and wealth. +3 charisma, grants 2 knights free of cost and upkeep.
    Last edited by Gandalfus; April 10, 2017 at 06:57 AM. Reason: some vagueness clarified...

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    Default Re: Rules Thread

    Battle Rules, Castle Rules, Siege Rules
    Campaigning I (Scouting)

    - Scouting can only be requested if Light Cavalry is in the army.
    - You may only scout one province per 5 Light Cavalry in the army per 24 hours. If, for example, you have 9 Light Cavalry, you may only scout one province.

    When scouting is requested, the mods do one D20 roll with the following possible results:

    1-4/20 - Scouts captured by the enemy - The scouts are captured and may now be tortured for information.
    5-10/20 - Scouts fail to return with any information - The scouts return without any information.
    11-12/20 - Scouts return with 20% accurate range - Mods post back a wide range of possible army numbers (20% accuracy)
    13-14/20 - Scouts return with 40% accurate range - Mods post back a narrower range of possible army numbers (40% accuracy)
    15-16/20 - Scouts return with 60% accurate range - Mods post back a small range of possible army numbers (60% accuracy)
    17-18/20 - Scouts return with 80% accurate range - Mods post back a ting range of possible army numbers (80% accuracy)
    19-20/20 - Scouts return with exact enemy numbers

    When posting back results, mods do not post the actual roll they performed just the random range of numbers based on the accuracy of said roll outcome. When deciding the range, mods simply take the actual troop numbers x inaccuracy (opposite of accuracy) which will give them their interval, which they can apply into a range any way they like (as long as the actual army numbers fall within the range).

    For example: The interval of 20% accuracy on 1,000 troops is worked by 1,000x0.8=800, thus the range is 800 wide. Now the mod can post back any range of 800 hundred that they like as long as 1,000 is within that range. For example, 800-1,600 range, or 950-1,750 or even 1,000-1,800.

    Campaigning II (Land Warfare)
    Command Structure
    Each player-controlled character (i.e. with traits) has the ability to directly command 100 men in battle, of which 20% (20 men) can be mounted troops. However, to create an force greater than that, you will need sub-commanders. Sub-commanders can each lead 100 men, of which 20 men can be mounted. These sub-commanders are either other player-controlled characters who are free of upkeep, or hired Knights that have an annual upkeep that you have to pay.

    While it is possible to create an army without these sub-commanders, there are severe penalties for doing so because of the lack of local command and logistics:

    - Negation of all bonuses to battle rolls, along with a -5 penalty to all battle rolls.
    - +50% to movement times on the map.
    - 2% attrition to your army for every hex that it moves over on the map during one movement order, with a maximum cap to losses at 20% (10 hexes).

    Land Units
    Tier 1 - Nobility (1 man per unit)
    Knight (company commander/bodyguard)
    - 30£ in recruitment and upkeep
    - Commands a company of 100 men, of which 20 men can be mounted troops
    - Can be dismounted
    - +5 against all units

    Tier 2 - Mounted Gentry and Auxiliaries (10 men per unit)
    Men-at-Arms (Heavy Cavalry)
    - 140£ in recruitment and upkeep
    - Can be dismounted
    - +3 against Levy Archers and Levy Foot (+2 if in Shield Wall), +2 against Yeomen Archers and Mounted Archers and Hobelars, +1 against Yeomen Foot (no bonus if in Shield Wall)

    Mounted Archers
    - 100£ in recruitment and upkeep
    - Can be dismounted
    - +2 to all archery rolls, +2 in melee against Levy Archers, +1 against Yeomen Archers

    Hobelars (Light Cavalry)
    - 100£ in recruitment and upkeep
    - Raiding Masters (+3 to all Raid rolls)
    - Can be dismounted
    - +2 against Levy Archers, +1 against Yeomen Archers

    Tier 2 - Yeomen (20 men per unit)
    Yeomen Archers (armored archers)
    - 80£ in recruitment and upkeep
    - +2 to all archery rolls, +1 to melee against Levy Archers and Levy Foot (no bonus if in Shield Wall)

    Yeomen Foot (armored foot)
    - 80£ in recruitment and upkeep
    - Can form Shield Wall
    - +2 against Foot Archers and Light Foot, +1 against Yeomen Archers, +2 against Mounted Archers and Hobelars (+3 if in Shield Wall)

    Tier 3 - Knaves (20 men per unit)
    Levy Archers
    - 40£ in recruitment and upkeep

    Levy Foot
    - 40£ in recruitment and upkeep
    - Can form Shield Wall
    - +1 against Mounted Archers and Hobelars if in Shield Wall

    Rolling a Battle
    Player Set-Up

    Players must post the layout of their army in the field of battle. This must be divided into three mandatory section and one optional section. Mandatory sections are the Left Flank, Center, and Right Flank. These are the three sections that will engage the enemy army.

    The optional section is the Reserve, which can be used for a variety of functions. The reserve can have two orders: Intervene (in the left, center, right) or Cover Retreat.

    Intervene: The Reserve will counter-attack an enemy's victorious flank. Say your Left loses and your Reserve is ordered to Intervene, it will advance and form a new Left flank for you. Once committed to Intervention, the Reserve is used up and cannot be pulled out of combat.

    Cover Retreat: If you lose the battle, the Reserve will cover the retreat of your army, minimizing losses and inflicting a few more casualties on the victorious enemy.

    Rolling the Battle

    The Moderator will roll with the following formula for each of the battles on the Left, Center and Right Flanks. Bear in mind that Player 1's Left will engage Player 2's Right, and vice versa.

    * * *

    [Score of Soldiers] * [D10 Roll] = Score. Repeat for both sides. Winner is the one with the highest score.

    Winner dead: ( [Lower Score] / [Higher Score] ) * [Number of Soldiers]. Dead capped at 15% of [Lesser Force]

    Loser dead: ( [Higher Score] / [Lower Score] ) * [Number of Soldiers]. Dead capped at 25% of [Lesser Force]

    * * *

    The winner is the player that has two of three sections victorious. Remember the Reserve capabilities above: If Player 1's left flank loses and his Reserve intervenes, a new battle between Player 2's victorious Right and Player 1's advancing Reserve will be rolled.

    The Aftermath of the Battle

    If you win the battle, an enemy rout happens. What follows depends on whether the enemy has an uncommitted Reserve or not.

    If they do not have an uncommitted Reserve: Roll d10*5% for death among routing enemy troops. If the enemy army has 10,000 men when it routs and an 8 is rolled, 8*5% = 40%, or 4,000 men killed in the rout.

    If they do have an uncommitted Reserve: The strongest victorious enemy flank and the uncommitted reserve conduct a battle, the same as a standard flank battle. If the reserve loses, the rout roll is d10*2% rather than d10*5%, capping the routing dead at 20% of survivors rather than 50%. If the reserve wins, no rout roll is made, and the defeated army withdraws in good order.

    Players are of course allowed to order their flanks to not attack the enemy reserve if they win, ensuring the defeated foe withdraws in good order, if the victors are unwilling to risk a fight with the reserve.

    Thus you are presented with three options every battle:

    - Have no reserve, and rely on winning 2 of 3 engagements.
    - Have a reserve, order it to commit, and get a second chance on one of your defeated flanks, potentially snatching victory from defeat.
    - Have a reserve, order it to cover the retreat, and if you lose you gain either a reduced rout roll or no rout roll.

    Retreating from Battle

    - A defeated army will retreat to the nearest friendly castle, and once there it cannot move for 6 hours.
    - A defeated army is not permitted to inform other nearby friendly armies of its fate or location of their victorious foe until 6 hours have passed, whether or not they have reached a friendly castle. This is for balance and sportsmanship purposes.
    - A victorious army may not move for a period of 6 hours.

    Either army can elect to retreat, even if their 6 hours aren't up, only if another enemy army shows up to fight them within that 6 hours. If they elect to retreat two main questions will be asked to base the success on:

    - Is the retreating army at least as fast as the advancing army? If not, a retreat isn't possible.
    - Is the cavalry of the retreating army able to effectively screen the retreat? If the attacker so chooses, he can attempt to prevent the enemy from retreating by rolling a Cavalry vs. Cavalry fight, and if his cavalry wins the enemy army will be unable to retreat. This will represent the skirmishing between the two cavalry forces as one attempts to harass the other to slow down their retreat, with the defending cavalry attempting to keep the attackers away from the main column so they don't have to break their column of march to defend against the harassment.

    Campaigning III (Surprise Attacks and Replenishment)
    Surprise Attacks

    If an army is laying siege they are vulnerable to surprise attacks by enemy forces in the local area. Base chance of successfully surprising a siege is 16/20. Patrols of mounted or dismounted soldiers may be put on screening duty by the besiegers, resulting in a -2 chance of surprise per 50 men. Thus, 400 men on screening will render surprise attacks impossible.

    If an army is taken by surprise during their siege, the attackers gain +4 to all rolls during the battle.

    Soldier Replenishment

    Soldiers that are killed replenish at a rate of 25% per year.

    Post-Battle wounded rolls

    For example, say A/B/C/D are fighting E/F/G. One character to each flank & one to the center, with D also being assigned to the right flank of Army 1 with C. A would then be matched against E, B VS. F, C VS. G, and D would have his fate rolled.

    The aftermath of battles were a confused state, therefore your character will be given a D20 roll by a mod to determine your individual outcome. (only if a character isn't engaged in a duel)

    Killed In Action – 1-2/20 (if a 1 is rolled your character is killed and a 2 is mortally wounded)
    Wounded - 3-7/20 (there will be a further roll to see what type of wound)
    Captured - 8-12/20 (you are captured by the other side and must be ransomed or escape)
    Free - 13-20/20 (you get through the battle without being captured or wounded)

    - Wounded
    If it is rolled and you are wounded during a battle there shall be another roll under this category to see where the wound is. This roll will only give you a general area, after that it is up to you to RP it.

    Head wound - 1-5/20 (you have taken some sort of wound to the face or head)
    Arm wound - 6-10/20 (you have taken some sort of wound to the arms or hands)
    Leg wound - 11-15/20 (you have taken some sort of wound to the legs or feet)
    Torso wound - 16-20/20 (you have taken some sort of wound to the back, stomach, chest area.)

    In the event that the overall leader in command, or one of the section commanders is killed, a negative modifier may be added to the army/army section who losses a commander. The size of the modifier will be determined by moderator discretion. A more central, militarily accomplished character will be more of a loss and blow to morale than an incompetent commander.

    Campaigning IV (Naval Warfare)
    Requisition

    Levy Ships can only be gained through Requisition. Requisition will lead to a D50 roll which determines how many Levy Ships the player is able to get. Charisma traits and RP (e.g. promising payment) can give bonuses to the roll.
    Cogs are part of the Naval Fleet, while Levy Ships can only be called when the Naval Fleet is ordered to sail to war.

    Naval Units
    Levy Ship
    Stats: Can transport 100 men
    Hiring cost: Available only through requisition rolls
    Upkeep: 50 per ship requisitioned

    Cog
    Stats: +1 against Levy Ships, can transport 50 men
    Hiring cost: 500
    Upkeep: 100

    Conducting a Naval Battle
    Posting your Fleets

    1. Navies will be divided into at least three squadrons, the mandatory three being Left, Center and Right. These three mandatory squadrons conduct the main battle, with Player 1's Left fighting Player 2's right, and vice versa, and each Player's Center fighting the opposite Center.

    2. An unlimited number of optional squadrons can be created to do any additional task you please. Bear in mind this is the Age of Sail, ships are not very maneuverable and cannot easily do things like flanking, disengaging, feinting, etc. Complex orders will be subject to any success rolls or negative modifiers that the rolling Moderator decides are appropriate.

    3. Players will post each squadron clearly, along with clear and unambiguous orders. Any interpretation the rolling Moderator is forced to do will be their interpretation alone. Each squadron posted will list the following:
    - Commander(s)
    - Ships(s), this includes posting the ship type, number, points value and any troops they are transporting
    - Order(s)

    Rolling the Battle

    The moderator will roll for each side with the following formula:

    d20 * [Total Points] = Score. The winning side is the side with the higher score.

    Then, working out ships lost,

    Winner Ships Lost %: [Lower Score] / [Higher Score]
    Loser Ships Lost %: [Higher Score] / [Lower Score]

    Total ships lost is capped at 50% of the [Lesser Force] for both sides.

    The winner can then capture enemy ships by the following process:

    d[Number of Loser Ships Lost]*0.25 (eg, if the losing side lost 100 ships, roll d100*0.25)

    This enables up to 25% of the enemy ships 'killed' to be captured. Split up evenly among types (e.g. fair split by ratio).

    Aftermath

    - Player characters undergo standard wounded/captured rolls.
    - The enemy fleet retreats to the nearest friendly port, or to any other port specified by the losing player provided it is not closer than the nearest friendly port to which the ships would otherwise flee to. The port the ships flee to must, however, be friendly: you cannot 'retreat' to an enemy or neutral port.

    Campaigning V (Castles and Sieges)


    Castles

    Castles are purpose-built military positions whose primary purpose is to militarily dominate the surrounding region. Designed with warfare in mind, taking these positions is costly and dangerous, with the defenders having many options and positions from which to resist an assault.
    Naturally, documenting every castle in England would take an awfully long time due to the sheer number of them. However, this doesn't mean it does not exist. Essential fortresses are listed in the provincial bonuses, but hundreds of unlisted castles are dotted around England and Wales. These castles, owned by the king and his feudal tenants, can be used as residences, bestowed upon sons, or leased out to others. Taking control of a province does not necessarily mean taking control of its castle - but those who own the castle can use it as a place of refuge if it still stands. If they wish to do so, players may research and list castles that their character/family owns, though players who simply wish to use the base castles/mechanics do not have to do so.

    Castles have the following attributes:
    - Will last 1 year in a siege (1 RL week).
    - Have a +15 roll to any siege assault undertaken against them.
    - Can hold their entire garrison plus 300 extra men.

    Garrison:
    - Primary Residence Castles have a base garrison of 100 men: 60 Yeomen Archers, 40 Yeomen Footmen.
    - Secondary Castles have a base garrison of 50 men: 30 Yeomen Archers, 20 Yeomen Footmen.
    - The garrison cannot leave the castle under any circumstances.

    Note: Any modifiers to castles in the "regional bonuses" will be added on top of these pre-existing modifiers.


    Rolling a Siege

    Rolling a siege is the same as rolling a Land Battle except the flanks are Gatehouse and Walls, not Left, Right, and Centre.
    Remember also that sieges require patrols of dismounted and mounted troops screen protecting the besieging army in order to ensure the besieging army is not taken by surprise by a relief force.

    Siege Equipment
    Tier 1 - Light Ladders
    - 6 hours to construct.
    - Basic siege equipment required for assault on a castle.

    Tier 1 - Rams
    - 9 hours to construct.
    - Grants +1 to siege attack rolls.

    Tier 2 - Siege Ladders
    - 12 hours to construct.
    - Grants +3 to siege attack rolls.

    Tier 3 - Siege Towers
    - 24 hours/1 day to construct.
    - Grants +5 to siege attack rolls. Does not stack with Siege Ladders.

    Duels and Jousts
    Tournament Jousts:
    For jousts, you do two D20 rolls, one for each player.

    1-5 miss
    5-10 glancing blow, body
    11-16 - shield hit, good
    16-19 - shield hit, flawless
    20 - potentially fatal hit

    When one player rolls 20 against the other, another 1D20 is rolled.
    1-5 = death

    Duels and Battlefield Jousts
    A duel or a joust is decided by whether players are dismounted or mounted, though both are modified by the same skill, Personal Combat.

    Simply, each player has 20 health points.
    For every 4 Survival points, a player can have 1 extra health point.

    Then Roll "rounds" these in order:
    2 D20
    [(Higher Roll - Lower Roll) / 2] + Weapon/Traits of Winner - Armor/Traits of Loser = Damage to Loser

    1 D20, 50% chance of damage to winner also;

    If damage is done:
    1 D10, 10 is 100% same as damage to loser, while 1 is 10%.

    Take this number and apply halved Weapon/Armor/Trait numbers to it (We round up if you get a decimal).

    Then you let the players RP it and decide whether to continue or not.

    Worse case scenario, the loser player loses 10 health in one round.

    You keep doing these "rounds" until one player dies, submits, or otherwise "loses".

    In a normal tourney, unless otherwise stated, characters are given equal armor and weapons, and as such, the weapon/armor points are non-existent.

    Raiding
    Detection Roll

    (Modified down by the highest Scout trait of any character on the raid)

    1-5, the peasants are caught completely by surprise and no defense can be mustered. Proceed straight to a Loot Roll.
    6-10, the peasants muster a weak defense, but in the chaos do not send riders to report the attacking banners. Proceed to Raid Roll.
    11-15, the peasants muster a defense, and report the identity of the attackers by rider to the local keep. Proceed to Perception Roll.
    16-20, the attackers are detected well before they arrive, allowing the local Levy to retreat to the closest friendly castle (if applicable) taking all their valuables with them. The castle must be captured in order to loot the province. Proceed to perception roll. If there is no castle, a field battle is rolled.

    Perception Roll


    Roll a D20, with 1-10 being a vague understanding of who you are (e.g., 'Welsh') and 11-20 being a more specific understanding (e.g., 'Welsh from Powys'). Use of banners will not alter this roll, though banners will be reported alongside any other findings (e.g. 'They had Percy banners but seemed like Nevilles to me'). RP justifications shall be the survivors recognising an accent or dialect, overhearing raiders mentioning something that gives a clue to their origin, etc. Proceed to Raid roll afterwards.

    Raid Roll

    Roll a d20, with the outcome being the % of your force lost during the pillaging spree to death, desertion or disappearance. This is capped at 100 men, since large forces are otherwise at a disadvantage, where every 1% represents ever larger numbers of men for no extra gain.

    Loot Roll

    Roll a d10, with the outcome x10 in % being the loot you gained, based on the following table:

    - Tier I - 100£
    - Tier II - 125£
    - Tier III - 150£
    - Tier IV - 175£
    - Tier V - 200£

    In addition, gain +5% for every 50 men present in the raiding party (after the Raid Roll casualties are factored in, and rounded to the nearest 100) up to a maximum of +30% (600 men) and +2% for each point of Pillager for any character in the raiding party (max 1 character applied per player, to stop single players exploiting this by sending parties with 4 characters each with +3 Pillager).

    Thus a maximum amount of 22% base loot may be seized. Once an army has raided a province, it will be stationary for 3 RL hours.

    Raid Size Limitations

    The size of a raiding army will have effect on how easily it will be detected. The more men that are present in a raiding force, the easier it becomes for the local populace to detect that force and prepare against it. Historically, it was much easier for a small group of men to remain undetected compared to a larger group of men and this rule is meant to simulate this kind of effect.

    - The maximum size that a raiding force can be without having any penalties is 500 men
    - For every 100 men above this cap, a +5 will be added to the raid detection roll.
    - An army that is over 900 men (+20 detection rolls) will always be detected by the local populace when it is on a raiding mission and it will usually be subject to a full-scale battle with the local provincial levy as a result

    In addition, a raiding army connected to a noble is limited a maximum of three raids per year. This is to prevent player abuse in raiding a whole bunch of close together and undefended provinces while also helping the moderators by not having us roll five to ten raids per week per person. This shall be RP:ed as your men being satisfied by their acquired loot and wanting to return home to spend it.

    Rebellions

    There may come a time when a player decides that he can no longer sit idly by under the rule of his liege, or fears that the King is being controlled by evil councillors, and begins plotting rebellion.
    Reasons for rebellion will be strictly vetted, and if it is suspected that players are creating noble houses solely for finding a reason to rebel, they may be barred from rolling the house entirely. A rebellion is a serious matter and, in a feudal culture, unthinkable at first glance.

    Reasons for Rebellion

    Rebellions will be permitted only where players can justify it on IC grounds, including:

    - Betrayal in some form from the King (e.g. reneging on a promise, seizing family, murder of family, seizure of land/privileges/rights)
    - Heavy taxation (context and IC situation will be made for this determination)
    - Compelling offers from powerful third parties (e.g. being offered restoration of lands, titles, etc. from a pretender)
    - King/prominent faction within the court embraces heresy
    - Unwanted influences within the court (the king relying heavily on favourites, for example)
    - Their master is acting unlawfully (e.g. the King imposes reforms without the approval of Parliament, etc.)

    Things that will not usually be considered "justified":

    - Players who fabricate their own reasons (for example, player OOC offering rebellion in return for being given land)
    - Disagreement over a course of action (disagreeing with going to war isn't grounds for raising a rebellion)
    - OOC motivated reasons (rolling a house in a region with other lords you dislike purely to be a thorn in their side)
    - Using "justified" reasons for unjustified acts (for example, rebelling because in the name of a pretender, and then not declaring for either side)

    Rebellions are a serious affair and, due to the AI Reactions rules, are not almost guaranteed suicide. As a result of this, however, strict oversight must be applied to prevent power-hungry players from intentionally creating characters to rebel, or rebelling on poorly justified grounds motivated solely by OOC greed.

    If a rebellion sounds legitimate, judged at the discretion of the mods, it will generally be allowed to go ahead. Players who are just hunting glory, power, or money will not be permitted to abuse this system.

    Outcome

    Defeating your liege does not make you the new king. Players rebelling should generally be seeking concessions of some nature that do not necessarily involve replacing their liege - this was only done in the most dire of straits. For example, rebelling because of ridiculous taxation should see the players seeking abolishing some tax; rebelling against the influence of the King's favourites should seek the removal of those favourites from court. Usually, rebellion against the King was masked as removing the corrupting influence of royal advisers, and only in very special circumstances was the King replaced - usually, it would be by his own heir, as seen in the instance of Edward II's deposition.

    A rebel will not be given free hand to decide whatever wild demands they fancy: the rebellion started for a reason and it must pursue aims valid to its purpose for existing.
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    Regional Bonuses
    WOTR Shire/Region bonuses:


    NOTE: The county wide bonuses only apply to those who have their primary residence in said county. For example, John of Gaunt holds lands in multiple counties. But because his primary residence is in Lancashire, only the Lancashire bonus applies to him. However, the specific provincial bonuses apply to those who hold them on the map – Gaunt holds the province of Bolingbroke, so he’d have access to Bolingbroke castle.

    There are some instances in which castles are listed in a province as belonging to a certain family/noble, when they may not "own" that province. This has no effect on the income of the province, but simply allows some diversity for player residences.



    Southeast England
    London (County):

    Heart of England: Located upon the Thames, these fertile lands contain the capital of England, the beating heart of the crown. Those with estates located here undoubtedly benefit from the buzz and trade that thrives within England’s largest city. +10% estate income.

    Provincial Bonuses:

    London (Province):

    Palace of Westminster: This palace has not just been the official meeting place of Parliament since 1295, but it is also currently the official royal residence of England's sovereigns. It is the centre of government for the entire country. Whoever controls it has quite the head-start on being considered England's legitimate monarch, not to mention control over the Kingdom's central administrative apparatus and access to Parliament. +2 Charisma, and grants the ability to call Parliament and raise taxes upon the populace. If the King loses this seat of power to a rival, he suffers a -5 malus to all AI interactions.

    Westminster Abbey: This consecrated church is of special significance to the English Crown, as it is where England's Kings are traditionally crowned since Henry III (and long before him, Harold Godwinson and William the Conqueror) and, also since Henry III, where most monarchs are laid to eternal rest. The controller gets +1 to reaction rolls when dealing with AI English nobles, and characters may also seek refuge within the abbey for up to 1 in-game year; unless permitted by the 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. Control of this church is required to have a politically legitimate coronation: A King who has not been crowned here and does not control it suffers -5 malus to noble AI interactions.

    The Tower of London: Built by the Conqueror on the northern bank of the Thames as a symbol of his power and a safe base of operations, the Tower of London is actually a castle complex shielded by two walls and a moat. The White Tower which gives the whole place its name can also (and famously did) serve as a prison for enemies of whoever happens to control London. In case London's outer defences falter, the surviving defenders can fall back here to hold out for another half-year (3.5 days). Prisoners locked up here also suffer -4 to escape rolls.

    City of London: London is a fiercely independent city, and will refuse access to those who it does not favour - again, this is dependent on context, and will usually only occur in times of rebellion and warfare.

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    Kent (County):

    Breadbasket of England: Perhaps one of the most fertile regions in all of England, Kent is renowned for its prosperity, wealth, and manpower. Those with their estates located here will certainly reap the riches of this famously prosperous region. +10% estate income, and grants 1 knight sub-commander entirely free of cost or upkeep.

    Unruly Populace: Kent is infamously a centre of unrest and upheaval, historically contributing heavily towards the Peasant’s Revolt and Jack Cade’s rebellion. +5 rebellion rolls in all circumstances.

    Provincial Bonuses:

    Eastry/Deal/Sandown:

    Port of Sandwich: One of the Cinque Ports, granting the owner of this province a 5% bonus to estate income.


    Elham:

    Port of Hythe: One of the Cinque Ports, granting the owner of this province a 5% bonus to estate income.


    Canterbury:

    Canterbury Cathedral: This radiant monument to God's glory is the oldest cathedral in England, originally founded in Anglo-Saxon times and then rebuilt & expanded further by the Normans and Plantagenets. It holds special significance in the Catholic Church in England, and its Archbishop is the most powerful representative of said Church in the country. +10% income, +2 Charisma. Characters may also seek refuge within the Cathedral for up to 1 in-game year and, unless permitted by the Archbishop of Canterbury, anyone who would do harm unto them on its consecrated ground will certainly have to face some consequences at the Church's hands.



    Dover:

    Dover Castle: The single largest castle in the country, Dover Castle can be considered the 'Key to England' due to its significance to the defence of the kingdom from continental threats. Besides the usual towers and walls expected of any castle, a feature unique to Dover Castle is its underground forward-defence complex beyond the north gate, where the English successfully countered French attempts to tunnel under the walls during the invasion of Louis VII. +5 Siege rolls, -5 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).

    Port of Dover: One of the Cinque Ports, granting the owner of this province a 5% bonus to estate income.


    Lympne:

    Port of New Romney: One of the Cinque Ports, granting the owner of this province a 5% bonus to estate income.


    Leeds:

    Leeds Castle: A formidable royal castle, Leeds underwent considerable investment as the favoured residence of Edward I’s Queen, Eleanor of Castile. It was most recently used when Anne of Bohemia, Richard’s Queen, wintered here in 1381. +3 siege rolls, -2 raid rolls.

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    Sussex (County):

    Southern England: Sussex is amongst the most fertile regions of England, located adjacent to the capital. These estates benefit greatly from the bountiful crop yields. +5% estate income.

    Provincial Bonuses:

    Battle/Hastings:

    Port of Hastings: One of the Cinque Ports, granting the owner of this province a 5% bonus to estate income.

    Arundel:

    Arundel Castle: Roger de Montgomery, a cousin of William the Conqueror and the first-ever Earl of Arundel, first built this castle in 1067. It began its transition to a stone fortress during the Anarchy, when the Empress Matilda needed a place to stay and stone apartments were built for her there in 1139. Since the FitzAlans took over the Earldom in the 13th century, it has served as their seat as well. Although not an especially formidable fortress, Arundel's masters were granted the right to host two fairs within the castle's walls in the time of Edward I: an attraction that obviously made them wealthy. + 5% income, +3 Siege rolls, -3 Raid rolls.


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    Hampshire:

    Populous: Fertile and arable, the well populated county of Hampshire is a profitable area to hold estates. +10% estate income to those with their primary residence located here.


    Provincial Bonuses:

    Southampton

    Island Town: Portsmouth is built on Portsea Island, making it England's only island city. Its natural defensibility was further enhanced with a series of fortifications by Kings who were keenly aware of its strategic value, including Portchester Castle (guarding the upper reaches of the city's harbor) and wooden towers built on opposite sides of the harbor. It further has a history of trade - though its citizens also enjoy significant mercantile privileges granted in the time of Richard the Lionheart, John Lackland & Edward III, including tax exemptions and a charter for a 15-day 'Free Market Fair'. +3 Siege rolls, -3 Raid rolls, +5% income

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    Wight:

    Fishing Industry: With Wight being a barren rock off the coast of southern England, the inhabitants of this island turn to fishing as their major industry. Allows the owner to construct fisheries if this is their primary residence.

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    Berkshire:

    Dense Woodland: Much of Berkshire is heavily forested, which makes it particularly difficult for enemies to navigate and farmland quite sparsely located. -2 to scout and raid rolls in this province.

    Provincial Bonuses:

    Windsor:

    Windsor Castle: Originally built in the late 11th century, Windsor has since evolved from a simple motte-and-bailey castle into a strong stone fortress and a major royal residence. Famously, it was where King John holed up to shelter himself from rebellious barons prior to signing the Magna Carta. It is close to both the River Thames and Windsor Forest, a great hunting preserve of the Crown where royals can exercise and (or by) hunt God's creations. +4 Siege rolls, -4 Raid rolls.
    Wallingford:

    Wallingford Castle: A formidable fortress, this royal castle was given to Piers Gaveston, the favourite and possible lover of Edward II. After Gaveston was beheaded, the castle was granted to the young Prince of Wales, and has remained in the demesne of the Duchy of Cornwall ever since. +3 siege rolls, - 3 raid rolls.

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    Oxfordshire:

    Centre of the Wool Trade: This area is one of the centres of the English wool trade, and thus those who have their primary estates within these lands will be able to invest in the industry by constructing sheep enclosures.

    Provincial Bonuses:

    Oxford:

    Oxford University: The oldest university in England, this institution dates back to 1096 and truly ballooned in size & importance in 1167 when Henry II banned English students from studying at Paris, forcing them to attend this particular university instead. It has something of a rivalry with the University of Cambridge, which was founded by scholars fleeing a dispute with the Oxford townsfolk that had taken a turn for the worse in 1209. Characters start with 2 extra trait points when coming of age here, and the controller further enjoys the services of educated physicians, providing a +1 bonus against death rolls and birth rolls. The owner of this province cannot construct the University great building.

    Centre of Lollardy: This province, due to its learned populace, is a stronghold of Lollard beliefs, and is therefore a site of religious unrest that can be triggered in certain circumstances.

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    Buckinghamshire:

    Chiltern Quarries: Southern Buckinghamshire is dominated by the Chiltern Hills, the highest of which are Coome & Haddington Hills. This area is also known for its resources, and so extensive quarrying operations have been undertaken to extract the chalk, clay, gravel, sand and flint here. Although not valuable in the same way as gold and gems, Buckinghamshire's resources are of obvious use in construction work. -10% Building costs.



    Southwest England
    Gloucestershire:

    Severn Valley: Located in the Severn Valley, Gloucestershire is extremely fertile farmland, and those who hold their estates here will excel at agriculture. +10% estate income.

    Welsh Marches: Gloucestershire comprised much of De Clare’s estates, and formed a formidable demesne on the marches. Those who hold their primary estates here get -10% troop recruitment and upkeep costs.

    Provincial Bonuses:

    Gloucester:

    City of Gloucester: Gloucester is of vital strategic importance. To secure access across the Severn, one must travel through it or bypass it.

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    Wiltshire:

    Drylands and Hilltops: Wiltshire’s most recognisable feature is the chalky hills that roll across the landscape. They provide easily defensible terrain to those who do battle in this region. +1 defenders in battle in this region.

    Provincial Bonuses:

    Salisbury:

    Salisbury Plain: This 'plain' is a sparsely-populated chalk plateau whose most famous attraction is Stonehenge, an ancient set of standing stones that dates to pre-Roman times but which is currently popularly believed to have been built by Merlin thanks to Geoffrey of Monmouth's Historia Regum Britanniae. Nonetheless, several villages inhabited by tough folk and hill forts dating back to Roman and Saxon times do dot the landscape here. -5% to soldier recruitment costs.

    Old Sarum: This hilltop settlement is the oldest part of Salisbury, dating back to Roman times. Although Old Sarum declined after its cathedral was moved to the lower plain (now Salisbury) in 1220 and few still call it home these days, its old walls and castle (abandoned by Edward II) still stand today, even if they have largely fallen into disrepair. If Salisbury's main defenses should fall, the defenders can hold out here for around a quarter of a year (2 days).

    Cloth Trade: Salisbury is the centre of the cloth trade, and those who own estates surrounding the city will certainly benefit from this. +5% estate income.


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    Dorset:

    Centre of the Wool Trade: This area is one of the centres of the English wool trade, and thus those who have their primary estates within these lands will be able to invest in the industry by constructing sheep enclosures.

    Fishing Industry: Being a very coastal county, Dorset has a strong fishing industry. Grants the ability to construct fisheries to those with their primary residence within the county.

    Provincial Bonuses:

    Wareham/Corfe:

    Quarrying of Purbeck Marble: This unique form of marble can only be found on the Isle of Purbeck, and is a popular novelty item for decorations. +5% estate income.

    Corfe Castle: Originally built out of timber with only a little stone in a gap between chalk hills, Corfe was steadily renovated & rebuilt wholly in stone between the 12th to 13th centuries. In 1247, Henry III granted the right to host fairs and a market to the castle. Besides being a prominent symbol of royal might in Dorset, Corfe Castle is also known as a major supply depot for the English army, and was where Edmund Beaufort's forces were based prior to their advance to an eventual crushing victory at Wakefield in 1460. +3 Siege rolls, -3 Raid rolls, the castle can last for 3 more days than a normal castle due to its abundance of supplies, and if the outer defenses fall the defender can continue to hold out in the well-supplied keep for another year (one week).

    Wimborne:

    Poole Harbour: Dorset is blessed with a large natural harbor by the town of Poole, which was made a Port of the Staple in 1433. Wide and shallow with a few islands, it makes for an excellent trading port, and Poole regularly hosts traders from as far as the Baltics & Italy. +5% income.


    Dorchester:

    Market Town: Dorchester is a thriving market town and a centre of the textile industry. The holder of this is granted +5% income due to the trade from the nearby commerce.

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    Somerset:

    Somerset Levels: Between the Mendips and the Blackdown Hills lies an expanse of wetlands, which has been progressively drained by monasteries & local peasants throughout the Middle Ages to make way for productive farmland. The area is now dotted by peasant villages and is some of the most productive pieces of real estate in all of western England. +5% estate income, and grants 1 knight free of cost and upkeep.

    Provincial Bonuses:

    Bristol:

    Trading Centre: Bristol is the centre of English trade with Ireland, which sometimes includes slaves. The prosperity generated by this port will undoubtedly have a positive effect on the nearby noble estates. +5% estate income.

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    Devonshire:

    Tin mines: Devon is renowned for its tin mining industry, which is a significant contributor to the shire’s wealth. Those with their primary estates here will be able to build mines.

    Provincial Bonuses:

    Tiverton:

    Tiverton Castle: Originally built in 1106 as a simple motte-and-bailey castle, Tiverton has since evolved into a stone fortress under the eyes of the De Courtenay family which has held it since 1299. As Tiverton is now a mightier castle than their old seat of Okehampton, the Earls of Devon have chosen to reside there since 1335. +3 Siege rolls, -3 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).

    Plymouth:

    City of Plymouth: A chartered city, Plymouth is entitled to its own city militia that will defend the city in times of war.

    Exeter:

    Isca’s Walls: Over a thousand years ago Exeter was a Romano-British town called Isca Dumnoniorum, and the seat of the petty-kings of Dumnonia. Much of its walls were preserved past the disintegration of Roman authority in Britain and later formed the core of the city's medieval defenses, including Rougemont Castle which was built into the northwestern section of the old walls. +2 siege rolls -2 raid rolls.

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    Cornwall:

    Tin mines: Cornwall is renowned for its tin mining industry, which is a significant contributor to the shire’s wealth. Those with their primary estates here will be able to build mines.


    Eastern England
    Hertfordshire:

    Quarries and Bricklayers: Besides being famous as the site of the first battle of the Wars of the Roses (and a much later Lancastrian victory), St Albans is also known for its sand and gravel quarries. Furthermore, much of the clay found around St Albans goes to the nearby bricklayers at Bovingdon. Thus, those who have their primary estates in Hertfordshire will have both a significant supply of building resources & many experienced builders at his disposal. -10% to building costs.

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    Bedfordshire:

    Quarries and Clay: Bedfordshire is rich in sandstone, limestone and clay, making building costs -10% cheaper for those who hold their primary estates in this province.

    Great River Ouse: One of the longest rivers in England, the appropriately-titled 'Great' Ouse flowing through Bedfordshire has long been important for drainage schemes in the area, as well as for commercial and transportation purposes. +5% income.

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    Huntingdonshire & Cambridgeshire

    Flat land: Remarkably flat lands, Cambridgeshire and Huntingdon are favoured spots for attacking generals. +1 to field battles for attacking armies.

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    Cambridge:

    University of Cambridge: The second-oldest university in England, this institution dates back to 1209 when a number of Oxford scholars fled from the wrath of the townsfolk there and sought refuge in Cambridge instead. Ironically, despite their unfortunate histories together, the two universities banded together in 1334 to successfully petition King Edward to forbid the construction of other universities throughout England, effectively establishing a duopoly on higher education. Characters start with 2 extra trait points when coming of age here, and the controller further enjoys the services of educated physicians, providing a +1 bonus against death rolls and birth rolls. The owner of this province cannot construct the University great building.


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    Ely:

    Marshlands: The Isle of Ely is notoriously hard to conquer, being the powerbase for the rebel Hereward the Wake who frustrated the Normans for years following the conquest. -3 to scout rolls and raiding rolls against this province/forces stationed within it.

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    Norfolk:

    Centre of the Wool Trade: This area is one of the centres of the English wool trade, and thus those who have their primary estates within these lands will be able to invest in the industry by constructing sheep enclosures.

    Populated: Norfolk is one of the most populous regions of England, and is therefore able to produce a high agricultural output. Those who have their primary residence located there benefit from a +10% estate income.

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    Norwich:

    Large City: Norwich is one of the largest cities in England behind London and Bristol, and thus having estates located near to this great urban centre will surely see a benefit in commerce and income. +5% estate income.


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    Suffolk:

    Centre of the Wool Trade: This area is one of the centres of the English wool trade, and thus those who have their primary estates within these lands will be able to invest in the industry by constructing sheep enclosures.

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    Essex:

    Forested: Plentiful woodland in this county provides those who hold estates here with a plentiful supply of timber. -5% on construction costs for those whose primary estate is located here.

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    Hedingham:

    Hedingham Castle: The best-preserved architectural relic of the Norman era, Hedingham Castle is a flat square keep built during the late 11th and early 12th centuries by the earliest De Veres. Though it still stands in good condition and its old pyramidal roof was replaced by a fourth floor in the 14th century, its design had already been rendered dreadfully obsolete by the 13th century when it fell in 1216 and again in 1217 after remarkably brief sieges, and it's not at all likely to stand well against 15th century besieging techniques. +2 to Siege rolls, -1 to Raid rolls and even if the external defenses should fall, the defenders can hold out here for around a quarter of a year (2 days).

    Pleshey:

    Pleshey Castle: The former seat of the very powerful De Bohun earls, this castle is a formidable symbol of their legacy and has now passed into the hands of Thomas of Woodstock, Duke of Gloucester. +3 siege rolls, -2 raid rolls.




    Midlands
    Lincolnshire:

    Arable lands: Lincolnshire is famed for its fertility, and turns over particularly high yields in livestock and crops. +5% estate income for those with their primary residence in Lincolnshire.

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    Bolingbroke:

    Bolingbroke Castle: A castle built of greenstone by Ranulf of Chester, it has passed by marriage through to John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster. His son and heir, Henry of Bolingbroke, was born within these walls. Though it has no keep, it is a formidable obstacle to attackers. +2 siege defence, -2 raid rolls.

    Lincoln:

    Lincoln Castle: A formidable royal castle, William Marshal, Earl of Pembroke defended it from the invading French backed forces. Previously, King Stephen de Blois was captured here by forces loyal to Matilda. It is a very well maintained royal stronghold, and control of it guarantees influence over the city of Lincoln and Lincolnshire itself. +4 siege, -3 raid rolls.

    Lincoln Cathedral: The tallest building in England and indeed the known world at this time, this magnificent house of God is also famed as a pilgrimage site for Saint Hugh of Lincoln (one of the kingdom's best known saints) and the burial site of the viscera of Eleanor of Castile, Edward I's beloved wife, whose funeral procession started in Lincoln. Naturally the Bishop of Lincoln can count himself one of the more powerful clerics in England. Characters may seek refuge within the Cathedral for up to 1 in-game year and, unless permitted by the Bishop of Lincoln, anyone who would do harm unto them on its consecrated ground will certainly have to face some consequences at the Church's hands.


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    Nottinghamshire:

    Sherwood Forest: The site of the famed Robin Hood’s supposed rebellion, this thick woodland is notoriously difficult to navigate, for those who do not know the country. -3 hostile scout and raid rolls.

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    Nottingham:

    Nottingham Castle: Built with three baileys on a promontory near the River Trent appropriately titled 'Castle Rock', Nottingham Castle is a redoubt of strategic importance that has served as a royal residence and administrative centre in the past, including under Edward III. It's also popularly known as the site of the final confrontation between the legendary outlaw Robin Hood and his archnemesis the Sheriff of Nottingham. +3 Siege rolls, -2 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).

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    Northamptonshire:

    Livestock: Northampton is particularly famed for its large, animal-rearing farmsteads, providing a decent source of income for those who have their primary estates located there. +5% income.

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    Fotheringhay:

    Fotheringhay Castle: Originally built by Simon de Senlis in 1100, Fotheringhay Castle has had many owners throughout history, from various Scottish princes to the Earls of Chester. It became a royal property since the 1220s until Edward III handed it to his fourth son Edmund of Langley, ancestor of the Dukes of York, shortly before his death in 1377. Langley extensively renovated the old and battered castle into a fortress worthy of a King's son, and it eventually became a favoured residence of a certain later Duke of York - Richard of York, one of the original major actors of the Wars of the Roses, whose youngest son Richard was born within its walls. While it keeps its original motte-and-bailey layout, the castle's defences now consist of a moat, a stone curtain wall with a fortified gatehouse, an inner ditch, inner ramparts built of stone, and a polygon-shaped keep on the raised motte at its heart. +3 Siege rolls, -3 Raid rolls, and if the outer walls were to fall the defenders can hold out in its keep for half a year (3.5 days).

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    Leicestershire:

    Greyfriars: One of the most notable priories in England, Greyfriars was established by some of the first Franciscans to arrive in the country before 1230, and got its name from the color of their habits (in contrast to the Dominican 'black friars' and Carmelite 'white friars'). Besides being a center of learning, medical treatment & spirituality like most other priories, Greyfriars is also infamous for its residents' tendency to meddle in politics: in 1402 a conspiracy to restore Richard II was discovered to have been centered within its walls. Those who own their primary residence in this county have access to the priory's medical facilities & trained physicians which grants -1 to death rolls & +1 to birth rolls.


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    Derbyshire:

    Lead Mining: The availability of lead within this county allows those who have their primary residences here to construct mines.

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    Codnor:

    Codnor Castle: Dating back to the 13th century, Codnor is a stout castle with a three-story keep, a strong curtain wall, round towers, a deep moat and a lower bailey built by one of its later occupants. While greater and more formidable fortresses do exist throughout the country, Codnor Castle would still make a worthy seat for whoever holds it. +3 Siege rolls, -3 Raid rolls, and if the outer walls were to fall the defenders can hold out in its keep for half a year (3.5 days).


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    Staffordshire:

    Royal Forests: Staffordshire is known for being home to two large royal forests, Kinver and Cannock. Besides being quality hunting reserves that a bored sovereign could spend hours in, these forests obviously obstruct enemy advances and are difficult for even experienced scouts to navigate. -2 to enemy's scouting rolls, -1 to the controller's death rolls.

    Tutbury:

    Tutbury Castle: A sturdy fortress, this castle is one of the many in England that are owned by John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster. Though previously ruined, it has been rebuilt over the past century by its Lancastrian owners. +3 siege rolls, -3 raid rolls.

    Stafford:

    Stafford Castle: Round and stout, this castle was built by Ralph de Stafford, the first Earl of Stafford, and it has since served as the symbolic home of that family. +3 siege rolls, -3 raid rolls.

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    Warwickshire:

    Textile Trade: Warwick makes most of its money from the textile industry, which will certainly benefit the purses of those who locate their prime estates within this county. +5% income.

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    Warwick:

    Warwick Castle: This fortress was first founded by William the Conqueror in 1068, but was upgraded into a stone castle in the 12th century and has served as the stout residence of the various Earls of Warwick since 1088. The 11th Earl, Thomas de Beauchamp, further strengthened the castle between 1330 and '60, making it into one of the finest examples of medieval military architecture in England. +4 Siege rolls, -4 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).

    Kenilworth Castle: The favoured residence of John of Gaunt, who extensively renovated it to mimic the style of the fabulous castles of Spain and reinforce his claim to the crowns of Castile and Leon. +5 siege rolls, with the castle’s central keep strong enough to hold out for half a year more after the outer defence falls (3.5 days)


    Maxstoke:

    Maxstoke Castle: This modest fortress is one of the principal residences of the Earls of Stafford. +2 siege rolls, -2 raid rolls.


    Tamworth:

    Tamworth Castle: One of the sturdiest fortresses of England, this was once the chief residence of Offa, King of Mercia. Since then, it has undergone extensive developments, and is now in the hands of the Baron Ferrers of Groby. +3 siege rolls, -2 raid rolls.



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    Worcestershire:

    Centre of the Wool Trade: This area is one of the centres of the English wool trade, and thus those who have their primary estates within these lands will be able to invest in the industry by constructing sheep enclosures.

    Provincial Bonuses:

    Malverin:

    Malvern Chase: These forested hills are traditionally counted among the royal preserves of England. Besides being a high-quality hunting ground for bored royals, it also presents a good defensive position against any opponent, as they will have to navigate the woods and climb hills before reaching the surely better-rested defenders. -2 Scout rolls for an attacker, -1 Death rolls for the holder.

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    Herefordshire:

    Welsh Marches: Herefordshire composed much the De Bohun estates: a family of powerful Earls who were chiefly based in the marches. Those who hold their primary estates here get -10% troop recruitment and upkeep costs.

    Fruits and Ciders: Herefordshire is well known for its production of fruits and ciders, which provide a healthy source of income for an otherwise sparsely populated county. +5% estate income to those who have their primary residence in this province.

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    Shropshire:

    Welsh Marches: Shropshire is the where much of the Mortimer estates are located; a powerful family of marcher lords. Those who hold their primary estates here get -10% troop recruitment and upkeep costs.

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    Shrewsbury:

    Shrewsbury Castle: Built out of red sandstone on a hill overlooking one of the River Severn's bends, Shrewsbury Castle makes for an impressive seat of power for the Earls of Shrewsbury and a sharp warning to any Welsh raiders looking for easy pickings in past centuries. Shrewsbury's town walls extend from it, further insulating the entire settlement from outside attack. That said, it doesn't have the most successful history - King Stephen's forces succeeded in storming it during the Anarchy, and Llywelyn the Great also took it in 1215. +3 Siege rolls, -3 Raid rolls, and if the outer walls were to fall the defenders can hold out in its keep for half a year (3.5 days).

    Ludlow:

    Ludlow Castle: One of the first stone castles to be constructed in England, this imposing fortress has stood on the Welsh border for centuries as a foreboding symbol of English power and authority. It is the principal seat of the Mortimer Earls of March, the foremost among the marcher lords in power and wealth. +4 Siege rolls, -4 raid rolls, and if the outer walls were to fall the defenders can hold out in its keep for half a year (3.5 days).

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    Cheshire:

    Royal Seat: Richard II has focused much of his influence here to establish Cheshire as a power base. Therefore, the region is unwaveringly loyal to the King, and will always assist him in times of war.

    Provincial Bonuses:

    Chester Walls & Castle: The old Roman walls and royal castle make Chester an extremely formidable obstacle to take by force. +5 siege rolls, -5 raiding rolls.




    Northern England


    Yorkshire:

    Centre of the Wool Trade: This area is one of the centres of the English wool trade, and thus those who have their primary estates within these lands will be able to invest in the industry by constructing sheep enclosures.

    Populated: Yorkshire is is the largest county in England and certainly among the most populous, boasting land that is extremely fertile. All those whose primary residence is located here gain +10% to estate income.

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    Pontefract:

    Pontefract Castle: Originally built in 1070 by the Norman De Lacy family, this castle - also known as Pomfret Castle at this time - passed into the hands of the House of Lancaster in 1311 (its first Lancastrian holder, 2nd Earl Thomas, was executed and buried there after a failed rebellion against Edward II) and became one of their favored residences afterwards. John of Gaunt, who received it after the death of Henry of Grosmont, spent large sums renovating it. +4 siege rolls, -4 raid rolls.

    Wakefield/Sandal:

    Sandal Castle: An old estate of the De Warennes, it was granted to Edmund, Duke of York when he was age six. The Duke however preferred Fotheringhay in Northamptonshire as his home; this is nonetheless a stout abode worthy of a Duke’s household. +2 siege rolls, -2 raid rolls.

    Conisborough:

    Conisburgh Castle: This castle was once a royal residence of Harold Godwinson, the last Saxon King of England: in fact its very name is derived from what the Saxons called it, Cyningesburh or 'the king's fortress'. It gained its current form under William de Warenne, Earl of Surrey and close ally of William the Conqueror, and was held by his descendants before eventually reverting to the Crown in 1347 & being granted to Edmund of Langley, from whom the later Dukes of York inherited it. It's a strong fortress with a rounded keep and stone curtain walls overlooking its outer bailey, and if Yorkshire's holders lose the city for whatever reason, they can retreat here to hold out further. +2 Siege rolls & can hold out for 1/2 a year (3.5 days), can only be used if York falls to the enemy and the characters defending it succeed in their escape rolls.


    York:

    Walls of York: York's walls, originally built by the Romans and successively rebuilt & improved by the Vikings and English of the 13th-14th centuries, are noted for being exceptionally formidable and completely enclose the city from external threats. Four main gatehouses or 'Bars' - Bootham Bar, Monk Bar, Walmgate Bar and Micklegate Bar - serve not just as fortified defensive positions during sieges, but also allows the city's master to extract tolls from those passing through it, which (on account of the city's status as a major economic powerhouse of northern England) translates to quite a few people indeed. +5 Siege rolls, -5 Raiding rolls, +5% income.

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    Lancashire:

    County Palatine: The Duke of Lancaster is, along with the Bishop of Durham, the only peer who can exercise authority equivalent to that of the King over a county. As Earl Palatine of Lancashire, the Duke holds unrivalled judicial and military authority over the county.

    Provincial Bonuses:

    Lancaster: This mighty castle has been part of the English Crown's demesne since 1164. It was strong enough to withstand Scottish sieges in 1322 and 1389, but that isn't the only thing it's famous for: the castle is also notorious as a secure prison, normally used by Lancashire's sheriff to detain petty criminals but now more than capable of safely containing the political enemies of its master. +3 Siege rolls; 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); and -3 to all escape rolls for anyone held prisoner here.

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    Richmondshire:

    Border Lords: Those whose estates are close to the Scottish border are used to dealing with raiders and invading armies. -2 raid rolls, -5% soldier cost and upkeep, +1 free knight commander.

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    Richmond:

    Richmond Castle: The symbol of royal power in this county, this castle was constructed from 1071 onwards after William’s brutal harrying of the north. Though a little outdated, it is still a sturdy enough fortress that benefits from a naturally strong location. +2 siege rolls, -2 raid rolls.

    Middleham:

    Middleham Castle: The principle seat of the Neville family, this massive structure is an ostentatious display of their growing power and influence throughout the north of England. It grants a +4 bonus to siege rolls and a -4 malus to hostile raid rolls, well as possessing a stout keep that will last for half a year (3.5 days) should the outer defences fall.


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    Durham:

    Border Lords: Those whose estates are close to the Scottish border are used to dealing with raiders and invading armies. -2 raid rolls, -5% soldier cost and upkeep, +1 free knight commander.

    Bishop of Durham: As Earl Palatine, the Bishop of Durham can exercise extraordinary judicial and military power over the county, and rules almost as a king unto himself. He is the only clergyman able to recruit armies and hold secular lands.

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    Durham:

    Durham Cathedral: A fine example of Norman religious architecture, Durham Cathedral was first built in 1080 and completed in the 1170s. It is famed as the resting place of Saint Cuthbert of Lindisfarne, making it one of northern England's major pilgrimage sites. The Bishop of Durham, while technically subordinate to the Archbishop of York, can therefore consider himself a powerful cleric in his own right. +5% income, +1 Charisma, and characters may also seek refuge within the Cathedral for up to 1 in-game year; 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.

    River Wear: Originating in the Pennines to the west, the River Wear flows past Durham itself and is a riverine route of trade whose natural flow can take goods down to the port of Sunderland on the eastern coast. +5% income.

    Raby:

    Raby Castle: Recently built by the Nevilles of Raby, this serves as their base of power in the county of Durham. +3 siege rolls, -3 raid rolls.


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    Northumberland:

    Border Lords: Those whose estates are close to the Scottish border are used to dealing with raiders and invading armies. -2 raid rolls, -5% soldier cost and upkeep, +1 free knight commander.

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    Alnwick:

    Alnwich castle: Originally built in 1096 by Yves de Vescy, Alnwick Castle came into Percy possession in 1309 and has served as their residence ever since. It is a large and strong castle, which has only been taken by storm once in 1136 by the Scottish (technically it also fell to English royal forces in 1403, but its defenders surrendered instead of facing a bombardment & assault then). It's protected by the River Aln to the north, its baileys are divided by tall stone walls dotted with towers and it also has one of the first non-square-shaped keeps in all of England, where the defenders can shelter if the outer walls are lost. +4 Siege rolls, -4 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).



    Bamburgh:

    Bamburgh Castle: A sturdy fortress originally built in the Anglo-Saxon era, it is now a medieval castle that effectively stamps the mark of royal authority upon the region of Northumberland. +4 siege rolls, -4 raid rolls.


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    Westmorland:
    Border Lords: Those whose estates are close to the Scottish border are used to dealing with raiders and invading armies. -2 raid rolls, -5% soldier cost and upkeep, +1 free knight commander.


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    Cumberland:

    Border Lords: Those whose estates are close to the Scottish border are used to dealing with raiders and invading armies. -2 raid rolls, -5% soldier cost and upkeep, +1 free knight commander.

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    Mann:

    Fishing Industry: With Mann being a barren rock off the coast of southern England, the inhabitants of this island turn to fishing as their major industry. Allows the owner to construct fisheries if this is their primary residence.




    Wales
    Wales:

    Powys:

    Centre of the Wool Trade: This area is one of the centres of the English wool trade, and thus those who have their primary estates within these lands will be able to invest in the industry by constructing sheep enclosures.

    Welsh Marches: Powys is the where much of the Mortimer estates are located; a powerful family of marcher lords. Those who hold their primary estates here get -10% troop recruitment and upkeep costs.

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    Monmouth:

    Bastion of Englishness: Monmouthshire is mainly populated by English settlers, and is a bastion of Englishness in Wales. Those who hold their primary estates here get -10% troop recruitment and upkeep costs, as well as 1 knight commander free of cost and upkeep.

    Centre of the Wool Trade: This area is one of the centres of the English wool trade, and thus those who have their primary estates within these lands will be able to invest in the industry by constructing sheep enclosures.

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    Grosmont:

    Grosmont Castle: Built by Hugh de Burgh as one of the ‘Three Castles’, this castle eventually passed into the hands of Edmund of Lancaster, 1st Earl of Lancaster. Henry of Grosmont, John of Gaunt’s father-in-law, was born within these walls, and now this formidable fortress has passed into his hands. +3 siege rolls, -3 raid rolls.

    Abergavenny Castle: Held by the Hastings Earls of Pembroke, this formidable fortress was built to overlook the Usk and so guard the lowland areas to the south against incursions from the hills. +4 siege defence.
    Monmouth:

    Monmouth Castle: A typical marcher castle, it too came into the hands of the Earls of Lancaster, and was passed through him to John of Gaunt. His son Henry of Bolingbroke holds this sturdy fort as his principal residence upon the Welsh marches. +3 siege rolls, -3 raid rolls.

    White Castle: One of the ‘Three Castles’ that fell into the hands of the Earl of Lancaster, this fortress was named as such due to the whitewash that was used upon its stones. +3 siege rolls.

    Skenfrith: One of the ‘Three Castles’ that fell into the hands of the Earls of Lancaster, this fortress is located right upon the Welsh border with Hereford, and needs to be bypassed, accessed or captured to enter England through Monmouthshire. +3 siege rolls.

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    Glamorganshire:

    Welsh Marches:
    Glamorgan was the centre of the formidable De Clare estates. Those who hold their primary estates here get -10% troop recruitment and upkeep costs.

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    Cardiff/Caerphilly:

    Caerphilly Castle: Constructed by Gilbert de Clare in the 13th century, Caerphilly is the second largest castle in all of Britain, and has perhaps the most elaborate water defences, being surrounded by artificial lakes. The concentric rings of walls add an additional layer of defence, making it extremely difficult to attack an already formidable set of defences. After the death of Gilbert’s son, a large portion of the de Clare lands, including this castle, passed into the hands of the Despenser family. +5 siege bonus, -5 raid rolls. Enemies need to cross the lakes to attack the castle.

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    Carmarthenshire:

    Centre of the Wool Trade: This area is one of the centres of the English wool trade, and thus those who have their primary estates within these lands will be able to invest in the industry by constructing sheep enclosures.

    Welsh Resistance: This county is home to a large population of native Welsh who chafe under English rule. +5 to all chances of rebellion.

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    Carmarthen:

    Staple Port: The Staple Port of Wales, Carmarthen imports a wide variety of wines, foodstuffs, and other exotic goods that would surely benefit those who hold their estates nearby to it. +5% estate income.

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    Pembrokeshire:

    Centre of the Wool Trade: This area is one of the centres of the English wool trade, and thus those who have their primary estates within these lands will be able to invest in the industry by constructing sheep enclosures.

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    Pembroke:

    Pembroke Castle: Owned and rebuilt by the famed William Marshall, this castle is now in the hands of the Hastings Earls of Pembroke, and stands as a fortified bastion to protect against invasion or rebellion. It grants +4 siege rolls and -4 hostile raid rolls. Furthermore, should the outer defences fall, the great keep will be able to house defenders for another half a year (3.5 days) before supplies run out.

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    Cardiganshire, Merioneth, Flintshire, Anglesea:

    Welsh Resistance: This county is home to a large population of native Welsh who chafe under English rule. +5 to all chances of rebellion.

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    Merioneth:

    Centre of the Wool Trade: This area is one of the centres of the English wool trade, and thus those who have their primary estates within these lands will be able to invest in the industry by constructing sheep enclosures.

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    Cardiganshire:

    Cambrian Mountains: The mountain ranges that Wales is famous for originate here. Naturally, they pose a significant natural obstruction to any army that would attack the province, perhaps even more-so than the Green Desert beneath their cliffs. +2 to battle rolls for the defender.

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    Caernarvonshire:

    Centre of Englishness: This is the centre of English Wales, being the seat of the Principality that is traditionally granted to England’s heir. Those with their estates focused around this area receive 10% bonus to land income, and 2 knights free of cost and upkeep.

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    Caernarfon:

    Caernarfon Castle: As the administrative centre 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. +5 Siege rolls, -5 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).

    Conwy:

    Conwy Castle: A walled fortification constructed by Edward I to tighten royal authority upon north Wales, this project cost the crown a huge £15,000. It withstood the siege of Madog ap Llywelyn in 1294, proving its worth as a notable English castle. +3 siege, -3 raiding rolls.



    Ireland


    Ulster:

    Irish Clans: Rebellious and divisive, the Irish will rebel against a foreign overlord should one infringe upon their local authorities.

    Fishing Industry: With Ulster mainly being coastal, the inhabitants of this island turn to fishing as their major industry. Allows the owner to construct fisheries if this is their primary residence.

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    Carrickfergus:

    Carrickfergus Castle: The toehold of England in Ulster, this formidable castle surrounded mostly by water remains the centre of the Crown's administration of this province, though the Earldom itself collapsed half a century ago. Its strategic location allows it access to the sea, and its amphibious defences render it nearly impregnable. +5 siege rolls, -5 raid rolls in this province. If the outer defences fall, the keep can hold on for another half a year (3.5 days). As this is a coastal castle, access to the port must be cut off for the defenders to be starved out.

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    Meath:

    Fertile: Heavily populated with English settlers and Irish locals alike, those who own their primary estates within this county receive a 5% bonus to estate income.

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    Dublin:

    Centre of English Ireland: The base of the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, much of that position's legitimacy rests upon the continued influence over Dublin, Ireland's largest city. To be considered the legitimate overlord of Ireland, the English crown must keep hold of Dublin. Should it fall, Ireland would certainly descend into rebellion.

    Dublin Castle:
    Built in 1204 by King John, Dublin Castle now stands as an icon of English might on the Emerald Isle and is the official residence of the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland, making it the Lordship's administrative center. It is shielded not only by great walls which are connected to the rest of Dublin's defenses, but also the River Poddle along two of its sides. +4 Siege rolls, -4 Raid rolls, +5% income.


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    Leinster:

    Wealth: Leinster is perhaps one of the most prosperous regions in all Ireland, granting those who have their primary residence here +10% to their estate incomes.

    Fishing Industry: With Leinster mainly being coastal, the inhabitants of this island turn to fishing as their major industry. Allows the owner to construct fisheries if this is their primary residence.

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    Wexford:

    Wexford Harbour: This naval base located at the mouth of the River Slaney is conveniently situated at a junction of the Irish Sea, the Western Approaches and the Atlantic, and its sandbanks & narrow channels also make a naval attack ill-advised. The local shallow-draft cargo ships have little issue navigating the challenges of the bay to export fish, cloth, wool and hides, however. +5% income.

    Viking Legacy: Wexford was originally founded by the Vikings, who held it until they were finally brought down by a combined army of native Irish and Anglo-Normans invited by Diarmait Mac Murchada of Leinster (ironically, he wound up dooming Ireland to English influence in later centuries with this action). Their blood still runs in the veins of many of the locals, who are thus more predisposed to fight on foot like their ancestors did. Wexford's owner has a 5% discount on purchasing Livery & Maintenance infantry.

    Munster:

    Dairy Lands: Also known as the 'Golden Vein' and 'Machaire méith na Mumhan' in Gaelic, this stretch of top-notch pastureland covering parts of Tipperary, Cork and Limerick in Munster is the absolute best land in all of Ireland for dairy farming. The Galtee Mountains mark the western border of these green fields, while the Munster Blackwater cuts through the southern Vale. +5% income.





    English Overseas Territories Rules:





    Overseas Territories:

    A legacy of the Angevin inheritance and territories gained during the ongoing Hundred Years War, the Crown of England owns small continental territories, scattered around southern and northern France. Gascony and the lands around Bordeaux make up the Duchy of Aquitaine, whilst the cities of Brest in Brittany and Calais in Picardy are also under the rule of England’s King. These territories come with significant mechanics, with drawbacks and bonuses alike:

    The Duchy of Aquitaine:

    Once a sprawling mass of territories, this unruly demesne now makes up only a few small territories in Gascony and Aquitaine. Though resentful of any overlord, they prefer an absentee English duke to the overbearing influence of the French King, and thus remain loyal to England.

    There are seven provinces that make up the Duchy of Aquitaine:

    Gascony:
    1. Bayonne - £400 income per annum
    2. Dax - £400 income per annum

    Aquitaine:
    1. Bordeaux - £600 income per annum
    2. Castillon - £400 income per annum
    3. Coutras - £400 income per annum
    4. Margaux - £400 income per annum
    5. Hourtin - £400 income per annum

    These provinces are worth a combined £3000; however, there is a significant drawback. The residents of this land, being so far away from England and traditionally autonomous, only provide the crown with a fraction of this income – 10% per province, or £300. To gain more from this province, the King has to send a Lord Lieutenant to govern the province, which increases the income to 40% per province, or £1200. To gain more income, the Lord Lieutenant has to manually enforce taxation upon them, something that will stir unrest and rebellion. 50% grants a base 3/20 chance of rebellion per annum, with each 10% adding on another +2 chance. If the Gascons rebel and are crushed, they are guaranteed not to rebel for another 10 in-game years. However, continued high taxation could have unforeseen consequences with neighbouring France, who eyes Gascony greedily…


    Calais:

    Calais is an immensely important port, connecting England to the bustling markets of the continent, and most importantly stimulating the wool trade with Flanders. Calais is invaluable to the English crown, worth £6000 per annum to the English treasury in total. However, only 30% of this income, or £1800, is provided to the English crown without any authority present to collect it. Should the King appoint a Captain of Calais, income then reaches 80% (£4800). Income can be pushed to 100% by increasing tariffs, but this will cause resentment among the Burghers and cause a -5 penalty to requests for taxation upon cities. If 100% taxation is put in place for five years or more, this penalty rises to -10.


    Brest:

    Brest came into the possession of England when ceded by the Duke of Brittany to the English crown, and is an important port town that is only separated from England by the channel. Brest is not as prosperous as Calais or Aquitaine, but brings in a sizeable enough revenue of £1000, as well as allowing an English garrison to be situated on French soil. However, without a Lord Lieutenant present to govern the city, the Crown only collects 50% of the revenue; an insignificant garrison may also tempt the Duke of Brittany into attempting to retake what was once his.


    Channel Islands:

    Insignificant in terms of monetary value, bringing only £100 each year in revenue, these islands are of great strategic importance, being only a small body of water away from mainland France.



    Last edited by Gandalfus; February 11, 2017 at 05:18 AM.

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