New Hastings (town)

New Hastings was the first settlement in Atlantis. It sits on the northeast coast of the continent. It was founded in 1452 by English fisherman Edward Radcliffe, his family, and various neighbors from the town of Hastings, England. These included farmers, tradesmen, and clergy.

The town existed peacefully for nearly 20 years. Radcliffe regularly ventured back to England for more supplies and citizens. His older son Henry, began exploring the continent by sailing around the coast, eventually discovering Avalon Bay and establishing the town of Avalon. Radcliffe's other son, Richard, moved into the interior of the continent, eventually crossing over the mountain range.

However, in 1470, the peace of New Hastings was shattered by the arrival of Richard Neville, the Earl of Warwick. Warwick a one-time ally of the House of York, helping resecure the English throne for Henry VI. Warwick then managed to anger Henry, who ordered Warwick into exile. Warwick had initally sought Freetown, but instead wound up in New Hastings. He immediately asserted control over the town, allowing his soldiers free reign and dealing harshly with dissent.