The Territories


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The Territories

a map of the Irish Sea with territories labelled Leinster, Mannin, Meirionnydd, Wolfland and Worringfolk - and languages spoken in the respective territories Gaelic, Manx, Welsh, English and ScouseNot to scale. The boundaries are for general guidance only and are not exact.

In the years leading up to 2450AD there was a widespread resurgence in the use of native languages. Many place names reverted to their local versions.

The reader may be confronted with some unusual names and expressions. The glossary on page 395 provides some guidance particularly with Welsh, Irish and Manx words.

The website offers a broader range of supporting information.

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Time and Place


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Prependix 1 – Time and Place

SlenderWolf Conflicts and Alliances is the first novel in a series of six, spanning the years 2450 to 2480AD. The Decimation of 2162AD, and The Great Famine which followed over the next few years, are already history.

Wolfland is now a highly successful territory, standing out as an inspiration to others who want to build robust societies.

At the heart of the territory is the city of Lancaster. The new harbour is further inland. It’s larger and it provides easy access to the sea. Shipbuilding and the maritime trade have led to a thriving, albeit small, capital city.

Wolfland is a massive territory extending from Carlisle to Ormskirk. Further to the south is the territory of Worringfolk, and over to the east, are the Pennites.

Life without oil, gas and coal, and with scarcely any electricity means that Lancaster is very different to the way it was in the old days. The whole world is different! No cars, no aircraft, no telecoms and no internet. Just lots of horses and lots of ships.

Climate change and rising sea levels decimated the low lying coasts, destroying some ports and towns, and forcing some people further inland. The top of Blackpool Tower remained visible for 200 years, but finally succumbed to the sea. In contrast, Ulverston on the edge of the Lake District, has again become a thriving port and a centre of trade.

Wolfland is people focussed. The Chamber is run by the ElderWolf and she’s determined to keep things in order with a government of the people for the people.

 


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Contents VII


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Appendices
1 Supporting Characters 375
2 Who’s Who in Full 381
3 The Garrison 389
4 Music 393
5 Bibliography 395
6 Glossary 399

 

 

 

 

Next in the series:

SlenderWolf

In with the In Crowd

Due out in 2026

 

 


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Contents VI


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20 The Unexpected Visitor 153
21 Bubble and Squeak 159
22 A Delicate Question 165
23 Explosive Developments 173
24 Fate Rewards the Brave 183
25 Jackanory Square 193
26 The Almost True True Story of The Canneries 197
27 Inventors Club 221
28 Talent Contest 233
29 Behind the Scenes 253
30 Chocolate Chip Cookies 263
31 The Dandy Highwayman Café 273
32 On the Wolf Wavelength 281
33 Business is Business 293
34 Sovereigns and Crowns 299
35 MarshMallow Time 305
36 Sympathy and Patience 313
37 A Major Win 323
38 The Shorb 329
39 Suited and Booted 337
40 The CounterPlexity Ball 345
41 A Little White Lie 355
42 Magnum Opus 363

 


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