Current Monarch: King Benegar

Current Voice: Sister Artoria of the Knights Hospitaller

Rejoice! King Benegar, fabled hero and devoted Knight of Solkar has returned to take up his Crown. Thanks to the unyielding efforts of the people of Sussex in the warhost and the former Regent's gentle but firm ministrations through her steadfast leadership, Sussex has a monarch once again. The fires of Solkar burn brightly once again in this land, its people filled with honour, righteous fervour, and a passion to stand behind their newly crowned monarch in his endeavours to bring justice to Albion. 

Sussex is a deeply religious Realm, with the Temple of Solkar's Reach in Chichester standing as a mighty bastion to the might of the Gods, the Knights of Solkar tempered by the many hands of Draco who serve there. The other Gods of Albion are also revered, with Sastrines, Melaphine and Damacest often viewed as three sisters. Alternatively, some in Sussex speak of Sastrines and Melaphine as lovers, with Damacest being their child who bridges the gap between life and death. The Chalice, also in Chichester, is one of the oldest temples to Damacest in Albion and has been known to be home to the Cup of Damacest. Outside of the seat of the Unified Church's power in York, Sussex glows bright as a centre of religious importance.

Sussex has a centuries-old reputation for being separate and culturally distinct from the rest of Albion. This relative isolation until recent times is partly due to Sussex's geography, with the sea to the south, the muddy, impenetrable Weald to the centre-north and coastal marshes to the east and west. Off the south-west coast is the island of Kent, which supposedly broke away from the mainland of Sussex many years ago. Being isolated from Sussex and the rest of Albion for hundreds of years, the old and forgotten ways for the rest of Albion are still culturally relevant for the people of Kent. Strange tales are spoken about the Straits of Kent much like the Island of Kent itself, from giant sea creatures, Ghost Ships and mysterious moving islands.

The people of Sussex have a reputation for independence of thought and an aversion to being pushed around, as expressed through the Sussex motto, We wunt be druv (we will not be driven). The reputation for independence also extends to admiration of the independence of others and toleration of others. If you are honest, principled and strong of heart, Sussex will always welcome you as a friend.