Chester

British Isles / England / Vampiric Baronies of Britain

Appearance

Description: Located in northwestern England close to the border with Wales, Chester is an extremely photogenic and interesting city. Chester was actually settled by the Romans int he year 79 AD, and evidence of this can be found in ruins that lie throughout the city. Chester is also one of the best-preserved walled cities in Britain, and so a walk along said walls is a must-do here. This particular photo, looking down on Chester’s Victorian-style main shopping street, was snapped from up on the walls.

City Device

History

Chester was once one of the great cities of England. From here, English knights held the frontier against the wilds of Wales, and forced civilization on the barbarians. However, it has faded over the centuries to the point that few mortals ever pay it any heed.

• -- Legion XX -- Valeria Victrix

Vampiric History

Chester is the longest continually held Barony of Avalon (Glasgow is older, but did not submit to Mithras and become a barony until the end of the 17 century): Baron Marcus Veres, a childe of Mithras, once officially ruled Chester and southern Wales, holding the line against the ancient native Gangrel and Druid sorcerers. Over the centuries, he slowly prevailed, pacifying his corner of Avalon even as the world passed him by. As his court has dwindled, Baron Marcus withstood the passing of time, appearing in London just often enough to prove he has not succumbed to torpor or death.

Population

2025 Estimate:

• -- Chester: 120,000
• -- Cheshire: About 1 million (mostly spread out/rural)

Attractions

• -- Chester's Eastgate and the Eastgate Clock

Bars and Clubs

• -- The Boot Inn -- Established 1643 A.D.
• -- The Falcon Inn -- Established circa 1200 A.D.

Citizens of the City

Who are the citizens of the city?

Holy Ground

• -- St John the Baptist's Church

Vampires of Chester

• -- Marcus Verus: Baron of Chester, Knight Marshal, and High Priest of Mithras.
• -- Geoffrey Talent: Knight of the Order of the Bull Rampant
• -- Gareth Simons: Knight of the Order of the Bull Rampant
• -- Harold Garmond: Knight of the Order of the Bull Rampant
• -- Madhava Mann: Knight Junior of the Order of the Bull Rampant

Vampiric Societies

• -- The Order of the Bull Rampant

Websites

http://www.chester360.co.uk/ (great pics)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/_honez/5527395101/in/photostream/ (nice pictures)

http://www.chestertourist.com/wallsmap.htm

http://www.cityofchester.org/index.html

http://britishcountyflags.wordpress.com/2013/04/11/cheshire-flag/

Deva Victrix (Victorious Deva) / Castra Legionis (Fortress of the Legion)

http://devavictrix.wordpress.com/2012/01/04/memories-2011-2/ (Roma Victa!) -- It appears that there is a last outpost of the Roman Empire after all.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deva_Victrix

http://ww.roman-britain.org/places/deva.htm