«Around 580 AD, Ebrauc fell to Deiran Angles. Urien was the first to react to this. He set up a campaign against the Angles of Deira and Bernicia, leading the coalition of the northern kingdoms, gathering Rydderch Hael of Alcluyd, Gwallawc Marchawc Trin of Elmet, Morcant Bulc of Bryneich but also Aeddan mac Gabran of Dal Riada and other gaelic allies. The Britons won a series of victories, Gwen Ystrad, Berwyn, and Argoed Llywfein where Owein, Urien’s son, is supposed to have killed Theodoric, the Angle king. Urien claimed the area around Cathraeth, modern Catterick. Around 590 AD, the Angles were pushed back to the sea edge, and besieged by the Britons at Ynis Metcaut (Lindisfarne). But one of Urien’s allies, Morcant of Bryneich, was jealous of his sucess and ordered his assassination. Urien was killed and the british coalition disolved.»

Sutton Hoo Ceremonial Helmet

‘The Song of Taliesin’ is a modification for ‘Mount & Blade’ which was formerly known as ‘Land of Eternal Youth’, and released under that name for M&B v0.906 (get that version here). The mod, which is set in the British Isles and has a starting date of 580 AD, will allow players «to join one of six kingdoms: Rheged, Alcluyd, Gododdin, Bernicia, Dal Riata and Fortriu, and decide about fate of Northern Britain.»

The mod is now previewing their progress towards a new release for M&B v1.011, showcasing the music which will be available in an optional soundtrack; information on the mod; many new banners; and renders of new armours, helmets, weapons and shields. We are also promised more previews in July & August, and a first release in September. Read all about it here.

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