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| − | |country = Kingdom of England |
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|county = County Palatine of Lancaster |
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+ | |resource = Forest (''known as'' [[Fulwood]]) |
| − | |province = Canterbury |
+ | |province = [[Canterbury]] |
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+ | |diocese = [[Chester]] |
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|start_date = November [[1455]] |
|start_date = November [[1455]] |
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== Location == |
== Location == |
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| − | Preston is in the south of the [[County Palatine of Lancaster]], with a road leading north to [[Kendal]] and two roads leading south to [[Liverpool]] and [[Manchester]]. |
+ | [Preston] is in the south of the [[County Palatine of Lancaster]], with a road leading north to [[Kendal]] and two roads leading south to [[Liverpool]] and [[Manchester]]. |
The [[River Ribble]] runs along the south of the town. A bridge at [[Penwortham]] allows access over the river. |
The [[River Ribble]] runs along the south of the town. A bridge at [[Penwortham]] allows access over the river. |
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===The Ireland Exodus=== |
===The Ireland Exodus=== |
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| − | Around March of 1456, new colonies were opened in Ireland which lead to many Lancastrians leaving to start new lives. Hardest hit was Preston. Within weeks many had left including merchants. This resulted in food shortages and many died. |
+ | Around March of [[1456]], new colonies were opened in [[Ireland]] which lead to many Lancastrians leaving to start new lives. Hardest hit was [[Preston]]. Within weeks many had left including merchants. This resulted in food shortages and many died. |
It took a long time for the town to recover to a stable situation. It can now boast that it attracts migrants from other counties. |
It took a long time for the town to recover to a stable situation. It can now boast that it attracts migrants from other counties. |
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===A Night Like No Other=== |
===A Night Like No Other=== |
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| − | On the night of the 29th June 1456, a terrible crime was committed. Daximus a resident and council member of Preston was murdered at his home on Fishergate. The ensuing scandal involved many citizens and put prominent ones in the frame such as Mayor [[Ledge]], Councilor [[Bluberri]] and local weaver [[Beo_fugalwolf]]. |
+ | On the night of the 29th June [[1456]], a terrible crime was committed. [[Daximus]] a resident and council member of [[Preston]] was murdered at his home on Fishergate. The ensuing scandal involved many citizens and put prominent ones in the frame such as Mayor [[Ledge]], Councilor [[Bluberri]] and local weaver [[Beo_fugalwolf]]. |
| − | After days of investigation a showdown at Lady [[Bluberri's]] establishment, [[The Black Rose Coffee House]] resulted in a gentleman called Martin from her past life as an assassin. A knife fight between Bluberri and Martin broke out and a local candlemaker called Jonathon died at the hands of Martin. [[Beo_fugalwolf]] arrived on the scene and stepped in to help [[Bluberri]], Mayor [[Ledge]] arrived shortly after hearing commotion and ran to fetch the marshal. [[Bluberri]] made the killing blow to Martin before he arrived. |
+ | After days of investigation a showdown at Lady [[Bluberri's]] establishment, [[The Black Rose Coffee House]] resulted in a gentleman called [[Martin]] from her past life as an assassin. A knife fight between [[Bluberri]] and [[Martin]] broke out and a local candlemaker called [[Jonathon]] died at the hands of [[Martin]]. [[Beo_fugalwolf]] arrived on the scene and stepped in to help [[Bluberri]], Mayor [[Ledge]] arrived shortly after hearing commotion and ran to fetch the marshal. [[Bluberri]] made the killing blow to [[Martin]] before he arrived. |
| − | Daximus was buried in St. Wilfred's. His house remained empty and life resumed. |
+ | [[Daximus]] was buried in [[St. Wilfred's]]. His house remained empty and life resumed. |
===Mayors=== |
===Mayors=== |
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| − | *Ericcedricson: 30th August [[1456]] - Present (1 term) |
+ | *[[Ericcedricson]]: 30th August [[1456]] - Present (1 term) |
| − | *Ledge: 30th June - 29th August 1456 (2 terms) |
+ | *[[Ledge]]: 30th June - 29th August [[1456]] (2 terms) |
| − | *Cyrianna: Term 29th June 1456 (3 terms) |
+ | *[[Cyrianna]]: Term 29th June [[1456]] (3 terms) |
===Mentors=== |
===Mentors=== |
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| − | *Bluberri: 30th July 1456 - Present |
+ | *[[Bluberri]]: 30th July [[1456]] - Present |
| − | *Grizelda: 30th June 1456 - 29th July 1456 |
+ | *[[Grizelda]]: 30th June [[1456]] - 29th July [[1456]] |
| − | *Ledge: 15th March 1456 - 29th June 1456 |
+ | *[[Ledge]]: 15th March [[1456]] - 29th June [[1456]] |
===Taverns=== |
===Taverns=== |
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| − | *''[[The Preston Arms]]'' - Owned by Town Hall. Bartender is [[Ericcedricson]]. |
+ | *''[[The Preston Arms]]'' - Owned by [[Town Hall]]. Bartender is [[Ericcedricson]]. |
*''[[Frothquaffers]]'' - Owned by [[Beo_fugalwolf]]. Bartender is [[Beo_fugalwolf]]. |
*''[[Frothquaffers]]'' - Owned by [[Beo_fugalwolf]]. Bartender is [[Beo_fugalwolf]]. |
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*''[[King's Corner]]'' - Owned by [[regal]]. Bartender is [[Dalriada]]. |
*''[[King's Corner]]'' - Owned by [[regal]]. Bartender is [[Dalriada]]. |
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Revision as of 08:23, 7 September 2008
| Preston | |||
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| Motto: Haud Drama (No Drama) | |||
| Country | [[Kingdom of England]] | ||
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| County | County Palatine of Lancaster | ||
| Resource | Forest (known as Fulwood) | ||
| Province | [[Province of Canterbury]] | ||
| Diocese | [[Diocese of Chester]] | ||
| Established | November 1455 | ||
| Government | |||
| - Mayor | Ericcedricson | ||
| - Mentor | Bluberri | ||
| Population (26 July 1456) | |||
| - Town | 319 | ||
Preston is a town in the County Palatine of Lancaster, Kingdom of England.
Location
[Preston] is in the south of the County Palatine of Lancaster, with a road leading north to Kendal and two roads leading south to Liverpool and Manchester.
The River Ribble runs along the south of the town. A bridge at Penwortham allows access over the river.
The town is known for its tightly knit community. A small group of these people can always be found in the taverns entertaining visitors.
Resources
Preston is a wood town. Many travelers pass through the town as it is the only way to Cumberland and Scotland. It has access to a gold mine, stone mine and an iron mine.
History
Preston was founded in November 1455.
The Ireland Exodus
Around March of 1456, new colonies were opened in Ireland which lead to many Lancastrians leaving to start new lives. Hardest hit was Preston. Within weeks many had left including merchants. This resulted in food shortages and many died. It took a long time for the town to recover to a stable situation. It can now boast that it attracts migrants from other counties.
A Night Like No Other
On the night of the 29th June 1456, a terrible crime was committed. Daximus a resident and council member of Preston was murdered at his home on Fishergate. The ensuing scandal involved many citizens and put prominent ones in the frame such as Mayor Ledge, Councilor Bluberri and local weaver Beo_fugalwolf.
After days of investigation a showdown at Lady Bluberri's establishment, The Black Rose Coffee House resulted in a gentleman called Martin from her past life as an assassin. A knife fight between Bluberri and Martin broke out and a local candlemaker called Jonathon died at the hands of Martin. Beo_fugalwolf arrived on the scene and stepped in to help Bluberri, Mayor Ledge arrived shortly after hearing commotion and ran to fetch the marshal. Bluberri made the killing blow to Martin before he arrived.
Daximus was buried in St. Wilfred's. His house remained empty and life resumed.
Mayors
- Ericcedricson: 30th August 1456 - Present (1 term)
- Ledge: 30th June - 29th August 1456 (2 terms)
- Cyrianna: Term 29th June 1456 (3 terms)
Mentors
- Bluberri: 30th July 1456 - Present
- Grizelda: 30th June 1456 - 29th July 1456
- Ledge: 15th March 1456 - 29th June 1456
Taverns
- The Preston Arms - Owned by Town Hall. Bartender is Ericcedricson.
- Frothquaffers - Owned by Beo_fugalwolf. Bartender is Beo_fugalwolf.
- King's Corner - Owned by regal. Bartender is Dalriada.