Caercolun (Duchy)

Caercolun is one the three great duchies of Logres located in the east that includes the counties of Caercolun and Caerwent, and a part of the Fens. It is also known as the Duchy of Saxon Shor

Places of Interest
County of Caercolun

County of Caerwent
 * This wealthy county in eastern Britain includes the seaports of Colchester, Ipswich, and Maldon. It also includes much of the Quinqueroi Forest.
 * Colchester: This once-grand city in Caercolun County was formerly the capital city of Roman Britain.
 * Ipswich: This city in Caercolun, on the Orwell River, is another stop on the Royal Road.
 * Maldon: This is a thriving port city in Caercolun.
 * Quinqueroi Forest: A forest in southeastern Logres, separating Caercolun from Hertford.
 * A county in eastern Britain that includes the cities of Norwich, Yarmouth, and Thetford.
 * Buckenham: This city in Caerwent is a stop along the Royal Road.
 * Chelmsford: This city is on the Royal Road in the county of Caerwent.
 * Norwich: This port city located up the Yar River in Caerwent is the fourth largest city in Britain, and is the easternmost stop of the Royal Road.
 * Thetford: This city of Caerwent is a major trading center for a fertile land.
 * Yarmouth: This city in Caerwent County at the mouth of the Yar River is a small port, primarily for the royal fleet.
 * Aventureuse Forest: The forest in Caerwent that separates Thetford from Norwich.
 * Brecklands: The eastern lands of Caerwent County including the Yar River, its marshes, and the lands around.
 * Broadlands: The western lands of Caerwent County, including the lands between Aventurus Forest and the Fens, including Thetford.

History
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 * Battle of Colchester. King Aethelswith takes a short sail from Kent with his continental army and also many warriors from King Hengest . They land near Maldon and pillage widely until Duke Lucius musters his army and meets them south of Colchester. The fighting is fierce, but the Saxons prevail and the duke has to retreat to Colchester. British refugees flee into the Quinqueroi Forest but are pursued and enslaved by the hundreds.

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 * Caerwent was raided by Saxons.

The British army goes ready for skirmishing all summer. Yet there are more Saxons than Britons, and when Duke Lucius comes out with his army, the enemy gathers quickly and battle is met. Near Ipswich, the duke is ambushed and killed, though much of his army escapes northward.
 * War in Southern Caercolun: In the east, the Saxons are enslaving as many Britons as they can, killing everyone who tries to run away.


 * Southern Caercolun is carved apart and the Saxon kingdom of Essex is formed in its place.


 * The king sends Prince Madoc  to settle the area; Madoc rallies the army and the Saxons stop advancing. Afterward, Madoc reports of victories, but everyone knows that nothing of strategic significance has occurred.