Toni Sihvonen (order #92780) 62.142.248.1

Toni Sihvonen (order #92780) 6
Scotney Castle (0-20): A Third-phase small castle surrounded
on two sides by a lake. The owner is killed by
rebellious Saxons in 531, and the castle falls to ruin soon
after.
Ruler: Sir Dinnan
Vassal of: Earl Kynniarc
Sheppey, Isle of (P-19): A low island lying at the
mouth of the river Medway, mainly used to graze sheep
(hence its name). The channel separating the island form
the mainland is known as the Swale.
Sonning (S. Sunning) (M-19): Until Badon this was the
center of the Sunningas. an isolated theod. During the
Badon campaign, the town was burnt by the Cymric
forces of the north. It has since been rebuilt, and is inhabited
by Cymric peasants.
Southwerk (0-19): A suburb of London, it protects the
southern end of London Bridge. It is famous as a pit of
sin and debauchery.
Stane Street: The Roman road from Chichester to
London. It is one of the few routes through the Weald,
heavily overgrown by trees and bushes.
Steyning (5. Staenning) (N-20): Before Badon this was
the center of the Staeningas theod. The town was given
to Sir William de Braose, who dispersed the inhabitants
and brought in Cymric peasants from his other lands. The
village was recently cursed by St. Cuthman, who was
jeered by the local farmers when the wagon carrying his
invalid mother lost a wheel. Since then, it has always
rained when the fields are due to be mowed.
Thames River (M-18, M-19,0-19): Flowing from the
heart of the Cotswold Hills, the Thames is navigable
nearly its entire length. London was built at the first
point where the Thames could be bridged. Saxons
rowed the length of the Thames to raid and plunder far
inland while London was under Saxon rule (503-507).
Leaders returning from these raids were required to give
a portion of their booty to the two Saxon kings who
controlled London.
Thanet (P-19): The Isle of Thanet is separated from the
mainland by the Wantsum channel (9.v.). It is a lowlying
island, good for farming. Vortigern gave it to
Hengist in 446 - the first Saxon demesne in Britain.
Tonbridge Castle (0-20): A post-Badon motte and
bailey. Its lord defied Arthur and was captured and executed.
Subsequently is was granted to Sir Cadwan, who
upgraded it to ordinary castle status.
Ruler: Sir Terren, then Sir Cadwen
Vassal of: Earl Kynniarc
Torberry Hill (M-20): A faerie hill whose inhabitants
dance every Midsummer Eve at midnight. These rich fey
have great treasures under the hill, say the locals.
(Ambient 4d20, Summon Faerie Creature 3d20)
Trottiscliff (0-19): A ley line passes through the temple
to Wotan and a chambered tomb here. A tunnel, filled
with treasure, is said to run between the two. The
Down's Way (q.v.), which runs nearby, is haunted by a
ghostly dog. (Ambient 2d20 [4d20 for Saxons]: Travel
2d20)
Wallbury (0-18): A hillfort dating from before the
Roman invasion, resettled by the Trinovantes tribe when
the Saxons began raiding. It held out for several years
and served as a base for counter-raids against the Saxons.
It fell in 495 when Oda and Eossa swept through the
region on their way to St. Albans.
Wantsum Channel (P-19): The channel separating the
Isle of Thanet from Kent. It is fed by the Stour and the
Wantsum. The channel has been silting up for centuries,
and is now a low marsh with numerous watercourses
cutting through it. The main channel is still navigable,
and provides access to the Stour and thence to
Canterbury.
Watling Street (P-20, P-19, 0-19): The Roman road
from Richborough to London. The road from Dover to
Canterbury is usually included as part of Watling Street.
West Malling Castle (0-19): This small castle is built
late in phase Two by the Bishop of Rochester.
Ruler: Bishop of Rochester
Vassal of: King Arthur Pendragon
West Wycombe (N-19): A church built within an
ancient earthwork here is a meeting place for devil-worshipping
magicians. They meet on the dark of the moon
to plan their evil deeds. (Ambient 5d20, Curse 4d20,
Necromancy 2d20, Summon Faerie Creature [evil]
3d20)