| Preston | |||
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| Motto: none | |||
| Country | Kingdom of England | ||
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| County | County Palatine of Lancaster | ||
| Resource | Forest of Fulwood | ||
| Province | Province of Canterbury | ||
| Diocese | Diocese of Chester | ||
| Established | Nov 1455 | ||
| Government | |||
| - Mayor | Ericcedricson | ||
| - Mentor | Bluberri | ||
| Population (26 July 1456) | |||
| - Town | 319 | ||
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 travellers 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 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.
Murder
On the night of the 29th June 1456 a terrible crime was comitted. Daximus a resident and council member of Preston was murdered at his home on Fishergate. The ensuing scandal involved many citizens and put prominant ones in the frame like Mayor Ledge, Councillor Bluberri and local rougue 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 assasin. A fight broke out resulting in the death of Martin and a local candlemaker called ???
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