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That vid actually functions well as a segue to the situation in the north.
A quick reminder map:
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The Kingdom of Bernicia (Anglisc: Beornice Rīce), is the last independent germanic kingdom in the isles. Bordering generally hostile neighbours, it has taken quite a bit of military acumen, and no small measure of fortune, to stay that way. Their "capital" is in Dunham (OTL Durham), given it's relative size and security. Eforwic is technically more fortified, but the city has changed hands between them and Brythain too often to truly be considered secure, and Bebbanbruh, while their cultural heartland, has little natural defense against their most feared foes, the Gododdins. Despite their territorial similarities, they are not the same as OTL Northumberia, as the Angles' attempt to form a kingdom in Deira were thwarted by Âlt Rî Andras (the 3rd Âlt Rî of Brythain, and grandson of Arthur) , thus they didn't have another kingdom to unite with.
The kingdom of Rheged. They have a proud history, and their ruling family are the Ap'Urien Coîl (Sons of Urien the Coîling). As you might have noticed by their name, they are influenced by their powerful neighbours/allies/trade partners, the Brythônys and the Irish. Rheged used to be much larger and more powerful, but not long after Urien died, he split his kingdom among his sons, as per the old brittonic custom. The son who ruled the southern portion joined Brythain, while the northern son remained independent. Though the split was peaceful, and relations between the kingdom and Brythain as a whole have been and remain prosperous, there's always been a lingering animosity between the northern and southern Ap'Uriens. Their capital is the 2nd largest trading post on the irish sea, Caerlun (Lancaster).
The Kingdom of Rhinnydd. Or the kingdom of the Rhinns, who's capital is in Penrhyn (the first/chief Rhinn, OTL stranraer), is a Dal Riatan puppet state, Although once it was the mighty kingdom of Altclud. A combination of Gododdin expansion and Dal Riata's interests in the region has produced their current state. Culturally and linguistically they remain Cumbric, it's just that politically the Irish hold them by the balls, literally. The high king of Dal Riata has the Son of Rhinnydd's king locked up in the fortress of Dùn At.
A quick reminder map:
View attachment 379542
The Kingdom of Bernicia (Anglisc: Beornice Rīce), is the last independent germanic kingdom in the isles. Bordering generally hostile neighbours, it has taken quite a bit of military acumen, and no small measure of fortune, to stay that way. Their "capital" is in Dunham (OTL Durham), given it's relative size and security. Eforwic is technically more fortified, but the city has changed hands between them and Brythain too often to truly be considered secure, and Bebbanbruh, while their cultural heartland, has little natural defense against their most feared foes, the Gododdins. Despite their territorial similarities, they are not the same as OTL Northumberia, as the Angles' attempt to form a kingdom in Deira were thwarted by Âlt Rî Andras (the 3rd Âlt Rî of Brythain, and grandson of Arthur) , thus they didn't have another kingdom to unite with.
The kingdom of Rheged. They have a proud history, and their ruling family are the Ap'Urien Coîl (Sons of Urien the Coîling). As you might have noticed by their name, they are influenced by their powerful neighbours/allies/trade partners, the Brythônys and the Irish. Rheged used to be much larger and more powerful, but not long after Urien died, he split his kingdom among his sons, as per the old brittonic custom. The son who ruled the southern portion joined Brythain, while the northern son remained independent. Though the split was peaceful, and relations between the kingdom and Brythain as a whole have been and remain prosperous, there's always been a lingering animosity between the northern and southern Ap'Uriens. Their capital is the 2nd largest trading post on the irish sea, Caerlun (Lancaster).
The Kingdom of Rhinnydd. Or the kingdom of the Rhinns, who's capital is in Penrhyn (the first/chief Rhinn, OTL stranraer), is a Dal Riatan puppet state, Although once it was the mighty kingdom of Altclud. A combination of Gododdin expansion and Dal Riata's interests in the region has produced their current state. Culturally and linguistically they remain Cumbric, it's just that politically the Irish hold them by the balls, literally. The high king of Dal Riata has the Son of Rhinnydd's king locked up in the fortress of Dùn At.
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