Saxon Invasion: Historical Board Game by Pendragon

Saxons! is an add-on for the King Arthur Pendragon roleplaying game, detailing the Germanic invaders of Britain. It offers the history, heroes, and culture of the Saxons, Angles, and Jutes, along with rules for creating Saxon characters and magic. The comprehensive 70-year campaign commences in 449 AD with the Saxons' arrival in Britain and concludes at the Battle of Badon in 518 AD. Explore the intricate geography and politics of the 'Saxon Shore' region, encompassing Essex, Kent, Sussex, and Wessex, complete with detailed maps and notes.

• Roman Defense: The southeast coast of Britain was fortified and named 'the Saxon Shore' to protect against Saxon piracy
• Mercenary Invitation: After the Roman legions' departure, King Vortigern hired Saxons to fight his enemies
• Saxon Ambition: They captured Vortigern and massacred his nobles at Stonehenge during the 'Night of the Long Knives'
• Permanent Settlement: Driven from their homelands, Saxons settled in Britain indefinitely
• Divided Loyalties: Some Saxons pursued peace, while most sought war
• Arthur's Challenge: Even King Arthur's combined armies couldn't eliminate Saxons, though their power was temporarily broken after the Battle of Badon
• Saxon Ascendancy: This is the tale of Germanic peoples' rise to power, ruling the south and east coasts, and renaming their new domain 'England.'