[b][u]The Roman kingdoms of Britannia:[/u][/b]

[b]Dumnonia:[/b] The Regnum of Dvmnonia is one of the two former Roman colonies that have survived both the Empire's collapse and the Saxon invasions. Dumnonia was founded during the years of the Roman conquest of Britain as a vassal kingdom, and turned into a major centre of Roman power over the islands. The kingdom became especially famous during the reign of Constantine II of Britannia, the Slayer of Emperors. In 315, Constantine II led a rebellion against his father Constantine I (the founder of Constantinople). He usurped the title of Sovereign of Brythonia from the Artorians, and led a number of bloody campaigns of rampage throughout Western Europe, killing of no less than three Roman emperors (including his father); in the end, he finally managed to be crowned Imperator himself after taking Rome by storm in 351. However, he met his death a year later, when the Eastern Roman Emperor, Alexander VIII, led a punitive expedition against him and successfully reconquered Rome. Constantine III, his son, attempted to wage war against Alexander, but was soon assassinated by a conspiracy led by the Artorii, who sent his head to the Roman emperor in sign of submission. Constantine IV, only a small child, was allowed to keep the throne, however as a vassal of the Artorii. Today, Dumnonia has regained its independence, and stands proud as the last Britannian bastion of the Empire among an ocean of barbarians. Given its history, the kingdom is much more urbanized and centralized than the other Britannian states; the Rex is both head of the State and of the Church. An entire former Roman legion, the II Avgvsta, is under the command of the Rex. The current Rex of Dumnonia is Aurelius Secundus Constantinus, residing in Isca Dvmnoniorvm (often simply called Isca), and the most prominent religion of the realm is Solar Christianity.

[b]Cornovia:[/b] The Regnum of Cornovia is the second Roman former vassal kingdom that survived the Empire's fall. The Cornovii are notoriously more militarized than their Dumnonian cousins, the reason of this being that while Dumnonia was meant to be a "all-round" state, Cornovia existed solely as a military outpost of the Empire. A proof of this is seen in the long standing Mithraic traditions of the kingdom, which have been syncretized with Christianity from the fourth century onwards. Currently, the throne is held by a cadet branch of the Artorian dynasty; Cornovia, in fact, was one of the centres of Artorian power in Britain, and the current residence of the Cornovian kings is Tintagol, the birthplace of the legendary Magnus Artorius. The Cornovian kings are still in command of the Ala Artorii Invicti, Artorius's former bodyguards. The current king of Cornovia is Magnus Quartus Artorius, residing in Tintagol, and the most prominent religion of the realm is Mithraic Christianity.

[b][u]The Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of Britannia:[/u][/b]

[b]Kent:[/b] the Kingdom of Kent, although small, is notorious for being the first Saxon kingdom to be created in Britain. In fact, the kingdom was founded by none less than Hengist, a fifth century warlord, most prominent leader of the Saxon invasion of Britannia, and eventually the first one te be called King of the Saxons. He is widely considered to be the "Father of the Country" by the Saxons of the island, although he could not acquire much land from the Celts and Romano-Britons, barely holding dominion over what would later become Kent. He is most (in)famous, however, for the "Brad y Cyllyll Hirion" (Treachery of the Long Knives): at a council meeting, Hengist had several British sub-kings and lords treacherously murdered, after his supposedly unarmed Saxons hid knives in their boots. In recent times, the kings of Kent have decided to convert to Catholicism in order to become allies with the Karling Holy Roman Emperors; their Empire exists no more, but the peoples of Kent have remained Catholic and receive much support from the Church in Rome. The current king of Kent is Eadgar, residing in Fefresham, and the most common religion of the realm is Catholicism.

[b]Suthseaxna:[/b] the Kingdom of Suthseaxna is the second Catholic Saxon realm. It was founded in the beginning of the sixth century by Ælle, a famous warlord who managed to be accepted as High King of the Saxons. While under Ælle Suthseaxna was a powerful kingdom and starting point for many Saxon incursions in all of southern Britain, this was not meant to be the realm's destiny; in fact, Ælle was defeated in battle by the Artorians, captured, and used as target practice by the Brython king's archers. Later, his descendants would prove to be masters in the art of bowing down to the most powerful lords of the moment. Recently, they have converted to Catholicism for much the same reasons the kings of Kent did, and the Church is very powerful in their realm. The current king of Suthseaxna is Eadweard, residing in Andredasceaster, and the most prominent religion of the realm is Catholicism.

[b]Westseaxna:[/b] the Kingdom of Westseaxna is the last Pagan realm of the Saxons, and probably the most famous and feared of this people's realm. The establishment of Wessex started in the end of the fifth century when Cerdic and his son Cynric began to slowly drive out the Celts and the Romans from the area where they would later found their kingdom. Claiming descent from Wōden himself, the Cerdicing kings of Wessex remained staunchly pagan refusing to convert to Christianity. While the Cerdicing kings consider themselves to be the rightful Bretwaldas (High Kings) of the Saxons, their power has fluctuated over the centuries; arguably, they reached the peak of their power and fame in recent times, when Alfred of Wessex, the last to be universally recognized as Bretwalda of the Saxons, won an incredible victory at Ethandun in 838 over Gutrhum, the Danish King of the Danelagh, thus halting the Norse expansion into southern Englaland. Today, the kingdom of Westseaxna can be safely considered the most powerful of the Saxon realms, although it stands alone in its support of the Pagan ways. The current king of Westseaxna is Eadmund, residing in Wintanceaster, and the most prominent religion of the realm is German Paganism.

[b]Eastseaxna:[/b] the Kingdom of Eastseaxna is considered one among the most prominent kingdoms of the Saxons, and for a wealth of good reasons. It was founded in the beginning the sixth century by Æscwine. A famous diplomat and politician, Æscwine is famous for having estabilished his dominion over what would become Eastseaxna in an almost bloodless manner; in fact, he managed to unite the various Anglo-Saxon tribes through diplomacy and because of the great support he received from the Pelagian Church. In turn, he was one of the Saxon kings who most contributed to the spread of Pelagian Christianity among his people; because of the fame of just and honorable ruler he had gained, and with the College's help, he was proclaimed High King of the Saxons, as were many of his descendants. However, the power of this ancient kingdom has dwindled recently, as the Norse have conquered their ancient capital, Ludenwic; also because of Viking invasions, the College has been forced to move from the historical seat of York to Berecingas, in Eastseaxna, where they have been welcomed with open arms by the kings of this realm. The current king of Eastseaxna is Eanhere, residing in Colneceaster, and the most prominent religion of the realm is Pelagianism.

[b]East Engla:[/b] the Kingdom of East Engla is all that remains of the kingdom of Rædwald, first (and last) to be called High King of the Angles, rather than the Saxons. A famous ruler and warlord, Rædwald led a successful series of campaigns in the end of the sixth century, and managed to unite most of Englaland under his rule. During his reign, Saxon power in the islands reached an all-time high; however, after an indecisive, yet terribly bloody battle against the Brythons under Riothamus II Artorius at Wantage, Rædwald's dream of forging a united, Anglo-Saxon Britannia was shattered. The last years of his reign were marked by a civil war against Oswald of Northymbra, who desired to usurp the High Kingdom. Rædwald, very old, died of natural causes before the end of the war, and Oswald effectively gained an almost undisputed rule over all of Northymbra. Today, East Engla is a small but well-governed realm, and the descendants of Rædwald enjoy great prestige among the Saxons. The current king of East Angla is Eardulf, residing in Theodford, and the most prominent religion of the realm is Pelagianism.

[b]Mercia:[/b] the Kingdom of Mercia is the Saxon kingdom which traditionally encompassed all of Middle Englaland. The kingdom is peculiar because, differently from the other Saxon realms, entertained a lot of commercial and politcal relations with the Celtic and Romano-Briton nations, this being especially exemplified by Offa the Good, king of Mercia. In 757, Offa married the Artorian princess Axyra, and shortly afterwards, following an elaborate diplomatic policy he managed to become Bretwalda of the Southern Saxons. He would rule in peace establishing good relations with the High Kings of Brythonia and Northanhymbra. Mostly concerning himself with internal affairs, Offa established a great system of burghs within his realm, while his monetary policies saw his coins being used in international commerce, his gold coins making their way as far East as the Abbasid Caliphate. Offa the Good died assassinated by his own son Ecgfrith, who would come to lose the High Kingship and his life on account of his later proven patricide. Today, although the kingdom of Mercia was severly hurt by the Norse invasions, it still remains a wealthy and prosperous realm and a major trading hub. The current king of Mercia is Cynewulf, residing in Weirwic, and the most prominent religion of the realm is Pelagianism.

[b]Northymbra:[/b] the Kingdom of Northymbra is the realm of the Northern Saxons. It was firstly estabilished by Oswald the Great, the Divine Ruler and King of Northumbria. Oswald was a man of great ambition: his claim of being an envoy of God, his unequalled charisma and his usage of Christian beliefs and Church support to create a powerful royal cult, turned many nobles to his cause. His campaigns of unification brought the North under his rule and in the beginning of the seventh century, following the death of Rædwald, he enjoyed an almost absolute authority in the North of Englaland. Widely acknowledged as the Divine Ruler of the North, in the end Oswald managed to became Bretwalda in truth in 632. Following his death, his body remained uncorrupt. With his divinity proven, Oswald's remains became the focus of an important Saxon cult; he was canonized by the Pelagian Church, and his descendants later carrying his Invincible Right hand into battle as a relic guaranteeing victory. The kings of Northymbra, enjoy both a secular and spiritual authority among their people. The current king of Northymbra is Maldred, residing in Lonceaster, and the most prominent religion of the realm is Pelagianism.