The War of the Imperial Succession

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A map of Angleterre, the major battleground of the War of the Imperial Succession. All the red lines depict roadways leading in and out of and around Angleterre's major cities. Yellow lines depict primary shipping lanes by the Angleterre Merchant Marine that moves without impunity essentially around Angleterre's southern coast.

There are ten major cities in Angleterre, nine in the state proper and the Imperial City District and all ten are controlled by the Imperial Legion. Here's a breakdown of each city:

Andarielum - primary trading hub in northern Angleterre and the state's second-largest city if you factor in Cathedrium. Andarielum also maintains a large local militia which is well reinforced by Imperial Legion forces. Along with Tarsonium, Andarielum is considered one of the two "Keys to the Imperial City"; if a faction controlled one or both "Keys" they could march into the Imperial City District and lay siege to Cathedrium itself.

Durielum - sometimes called the gateway to Angleterre, Durielum is one of the first major entry points travelers enter when heading further south into the state. Control of this city is important due to its natural defenses being built on hills and much of the city being on a plateau in mountainous North Angleterre.

Augustgrad - the only major Angleterran city not on a coastline, Augustgrad is the primary military hub in Angleterre and it is here where many Legion troops are trained. It is extraordinarily well-defended with tall walls, powerful artillery and numerous local and Legion forces.

Azmodanae - sometimes considered "the runt of the litter", Azmodanae is considered the "Gateway to the East" due to its easy access to the Eastern states and a direct waterway route to Caldeum, the capital of Kehjistan.

Thames - primary trading hub in southern Angleterre and a city that rivals Andarielum for influence on state affairs. Much like Andarielum and even Augustgrad, the Imperial Legion maintains a significant garrison here and uses the city's many docks as shipbuilding stations with which to dominate the Angirisian Gulf.

Seine - a city built on a island off the tip of the Terran Peninsula itself, Seine is a city that largely avoids much of the conflicts of the mainland. But its importance cannot be understated; due to its mostly isolated nature, Seine is used as the primary docking and resupply station for the Legion's Navy. Control of this city is key to the Legion for without it it may lose the ability to marshal their full naval power.

Tarsonium - third-largest city in Angleterre and a major trading city with the Western Empire, particularly due to its straight shot to Westmarch City. A very large Navy and Legion presence stands here, largely due to its strategic nature. Along with Andarielum, Tarsonium is considered one of the two "Keys to the Imperial City"; if a faction controlled one or both "Keys" they could march into the Imperial City District and lay siege to Cathedrium itself.

Moria - a connection with Aranoch and the city of Lut Gholein is the only thing keeping Moria alive, especially after the Legion cracked down hard on the city's populace due to an uprising. A city on edge, Moria is considered largely expendable but don't expect the city to go down without a fight.

Umoja - its central position in southern Angleterre makes it an important port-city as well as the key to Legion power in southern Angleterre. Much like Augustgrad further up north, Umoja is a major military center and it is here where many officers are trained and commanders gather to discuss strategy.

Cathedrium - the capital of the Angirisian Empire. Few words can describe the importance of carrying Cathedrium, due to its massive political, social and economic pull in the Near East and the world. It is the home of the largest numbers of Imperial Legion troops and ships, as well as the largest city in the Empire. Foreigners will constantly hear Angirisians refer to Cathedrium as simply "the Imperial City".