Legacy of Westchester Map Game - 1972

 

1972

North America and Northeast Pacific

The United States and seceding polities

Feanorian Star seizes power in Savannah, in May. However, they fail to seize power elsewhere in Georgia.

 

In July, police crackdowns on Mage activity in Indianapolis leads to unrest.

 

In September, Salem, Oregon Incident. Lara Daniels, a teen mage takes off with her house after a confrontation with her parents. She takes the house out to sea, where she establishes a seastead.

 

Lara invites others to join her at her seastead, which she had named Posiedon.

 

In October, in an opposition to the trend, Minnesota legalises the practice of Pagan rituals, citing the First Amendment.

 

Incidents of Piracy off the West Coast increase. One infamous example of Mage Pirate is ‘Lightning Beard’.

 

In November, a border incident occurs between New England and Quebec. Cooler heads prevail, but tensions remain high.

 

Also in November, Werewolf motorcycle gangs begin terrorising communities along Route 66.

 

In December, Marvel releases Elves of New York #1.

 

By the end of December, there are 12 people at Posideon.

 

 

Caribbean

In late April, Duvalier is assassinated by persons unknown.

 

 

Central America

In July a communist coup occurs in Costa Rica

 

In August, England launches an invasion in response…

 

 

South America

A relatively peaceful year.

 

 

Europe and North Atlantic

Atlantic

The various aquatic peoples and states expand.

 

 

British Isles

In England, the Prime Minister receives a report that Mage activity is up by 20% compared to the previous year.

 

In September, the English Government debates whether to take in Mage refugees.

 

Designs for a Royal Knights Sea Base start to be drawn up.

 

England, Scotland, the Netherlands, Denmark and Norway establish small initial settlements on Doggerland.

 

 

Scandinavia

Tensions between the humans and trolls remain high.

 

 

Western Europe

In May, anti Semetic riots break out in Brussels.

 

West Germany continues to collapse. The northern portion breaks away as Hamburg-Hanover.

 

 

Soviet Union

In April, riots break out in Poland due to a massive drought…

 

 

Africa

The West African Federation continues to lose territory to the Taureg (and others).

 

The Federation of Central Africa expands.

 

A Zombie outbreak occurs in the Eastern Congo in October.

 

 

Asia

China

The quagmire in China continues.

 

 

South East Asia

The Pope is assassinated in Manilla in mid November.

 

 

Oceania

More European and American refugees settle in Australia.