Augsburg - medieval

The Holy Roman Empire during the High Middle Ages

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Augsburg by Day

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History

The city was founded in 15 BC by Drusus and Tiberius as Augusta Vindelicorum, on the orders of their stepfather Emperor Augustus. The name means "Augusta of the Vindelici". This garrison camp soon became the capital of the Roman province of Raetia.

Early development was due to a 400-year affiliation with the Roman Empire, especially because of its excellent military, economic and geographic position at the convergence of the Alpine rivers Lech and Wertach, and with direct access to most important Alpine passes. Thus, Augsburg was the intersection of many important European east-west and north-south connections, which later evolved as major trade routes of the Middle Ages.

Around 120 AD Augsburg became the capital of the Roman province Raetia. Augsburg was sacked by the Huns in the 5th century AD, by Charlemagne in the 8th century, and by Welf of Bavaria in the 11th century, but arose each time to greater prosperity.

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Citizens of Nürnberg

• -- City (20,681) - Imperial Census 1094 A.D.

Imperial Authorities: Lord Carolus -- Imperial Seneschal, Lady Gisila & Lord Hardwin -- Imperial Magister

Imperial Guards

[[]] -- Burkhart -- Captain of the Imperial Guards

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Ecclesiastical Authorities

-- Ansobert -- Prince-Bishop of Augsburg

Prince-Bishop's Guards

[[]] -- Leonard -- Captain of the Bishop's Guard

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Secular Authorities

-- Reinald -- Bürgermeister (Mayor)

Night Watch

-- Alfher -- Captain of the Night Watch

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Guilds

• -- Apothecaries
• -- Armorers (bows, crossbows, siege engines)
• -- Carpenters
• -- Chirurgeon (Barbars & Surgeons)
• -- Coin Changers
• -- Masons
• -- Puppeteers
• -- Scribes
• -- Smiths (Copper, Gold, Silver and Iron)
• -- Wainwrights (wagon makers)
• -- Weavers

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Noble Houses

Adler

The heraldic symbol of House Adler is a Eagle. House Adler is neither the most politically powerful, nor the wealthiest of the noble families of Bavaria. But, what they lack in other areas, they make up for in heritage, for their family is the oldest in souther Germania, and its members can trace their linage back to Rome itself. As such the Adler are a proud family that never miss an opportunity to prove their superiority to the members of noble houses and to anyone who will listen of course.

• -- Leudoberct, Baron of Adler

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Berengar

The heraldic symbol of House Berengar is a Bear with crossed Spears. For over two centuries the House of Berengar has had strong ties to the kings of Germany and the Holy Roman Empire. The founder of the house, Unruoch II of Friuli, was a close friend of Charlemagne during the 7th century. Over the following two centuries the family continued to acquire with, power and allies. In the 10th century, this rise culminated initially with the ascension of Berengar I to the kingship of Italy and later to the imperial throne. While the Ottonian and Salian dynasties have supplanted the Berengar family, this house seeks once more to place a member of the family upon the imperial throne, and their first step in reacquiring the leadership of the Holy Roman Empire is by gaining the dukedom of Bavaria. As such, they are politically opposed to the House of Falkenrath.

• -- Chlothar, Count of Berengar

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Everard

The heraldic symbol of House Everard is a pair of Wild Boars. Over the last century, House Everard has risen to prominence after capturing the fortifications that guard the entrance the Alpine pass and the southern trade route. Seen as somewhat underhanded, uncouth, and extravagant due to their relatively new wealth. Their family name is often mispronounced as Ever-hard in reference equally to their virile men, prolific women and willingness to engage in personal or familial conflicts.

• -- Audamar, Count of Everard

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Falkenrath

The heraldic symbol of House Falkenrath is a Falcon clinging to a Gauntlet. For the last few centuries, the wisest member of the family was selected to serve as advisor to the Dukes of Bavaria. But with the fall of the last duke, the family has lost much of historical prominence and seeks to restore their lost position. As such, they are strong supporters of Eadburga of Nordheim to become the new Duchess of Bavaria. While the Barony of Falkenrath is far from the wealthiest in Bavaria, it is the most politically connected and plays a central role in the power games of the nobility.

• -- Wendelin, Baron of Falkenrath

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Geier

The heraldic symbol of House Geier is a Vulture. As the previous guardians of the Alpine passes and the most popular trade route to northern Italy, their family amassed great wealth by controlling the chain of fortresses that guarded the southern trade routes and the wealth that flowed through it. A century ago, a large force of bandits wrested control of the Alpine pass from House Geier's control. The bandit leader, a man named Sigiheri was able to purchase titles of nobility from the then emperor and House Geier was reduced to the status of a mere barony. While the house remains wealthy, its various members are known for being a grasping and vindictive lot whose deepest desire is to bring down the Everard family and resume control of the Alpine pass. These circumstances have fueled a long standing blood feud that erupts again with each new generation.

• -- Giselbert, Baron of Geier

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Habicht

The heraldic symbol of House Habicht is a brown Goshawk. House Habicht has a long and proud history that traces itself to chieftains of the Celtic tribes before the arrival of the legions of Rome. The family is widespread throughout the southern Alps and regularly wages war on its neighbors. Within the family Habicht, honor and prowess at arms are the two most important manly characteristics and as such war is their favorite pastime. Two centuries ago, a alliance with the lesser House of Hasek failed disastrously and the two have been enemies since. Members of House Habicht despise the descendants of House Hasek for their reliance on political maneuvering and marital alliances rather than on the sport of war.

• -- Ferdinand, Baron of Habicht

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Hasek

The heraldic symbol of House Voss is a red Fox.

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Hirsch

The heraldic symbol of House Voss is a red Fox.

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Katze

The heraldic symbol of House Voss is a red Fox.

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Voss

The heraldic symbol of House Voss is a red Fox.

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Wolff

The heraldic symbol of House Wolff is a silver Wolf.

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Holy Ground

Churches

• -- Augsburg Cathedral
• -- Augsburg Synagogue

Convents

• -- Monastery of St. Margaret

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Augsburg by Night

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Fortifications

• -- Augsburn Walls
  • -- Perlachturm -- The Watchtower
• -- Gaol

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Inns

• -- Der weiße Hirschhof -- Augsburg's most prestigious hostel, its accommodations and comestibles are famous throughout southern Germania.

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Monuments

• -- Town Hall
• -- Three Classical Fountains (Agustus, Mercury Fountain and Hercules)

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Night Folk

• -- Hardestadt the Elder -- Current Prince of Augsburg

• -- St.Calenda's Wandering Pageant, Odeum & Lunar Fair

• -- Marconius -- Cainite progenitor of the Kiasyd bloodline of vampires.
• -- Godiva -- The Maiden Crone {Saxon wise-woman and companion to Marconius}

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Private Residences

• -- Bishop's Residence
• -- Imperial Palace
• -- Mayor's Manse

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