Horsbere

Horsbere
Colony
Country	Empire of Pacifico
Settled	Early 13th Century (1226)
Established	11 August 2024
Area
• Total	0.0575 km2 (0.0222 sq mi)
Population  (2024)
• Total	0

Horsbere, (Spanish: Horsbere) is one of the seven colonies of the Empire of Pacifico. Bordered by Left Hatherley, Horsbere is the second colony by size at 0.0575 km². It has an elevation of 10-13 meters.

Horsbere is situated in the northwestern point of Pacifico, founded during August 2024, alongside the same time period as some other Pacifican colonies. It was named after Horsbere Brook, a tributary of the River Severn, which flows through the north of Horsbere.

History

Gloucester

Glevum, now Gloucester, was established by the Romans around AD 48 near the River Severn and Fosse Way. Initially, a Roman fort was set up, followed by a larger legionary fortress 20 years later. The Legion XX Valeria Victrix and later Legion II Augusta were stationed there, with the latter playing a role in the invasion of Wales. Glevum became a Roman colonia in AD 97, thriving with new buildings, bathhouses, and mosaics. At its peak, Glevum had around 10,000 inhabitants, and the surrounding area became heavily Romanized with numerous villas.

By the end of the third century, the city's walls were reinforced, and the remnants of this Roman past can still be seen today in various sites like Gloucester’s East Gate and City Museum.

After the Romans left around AD 410, local tribes, like the Dobunni, regained influence. Gloucester later became part of Wessex and the Hwicce sub-kingdom. It became a Mercian territory and eventually joined Wessex in the late 9th century.

In the early Middle Ages, Gloucester grew in importance, with St. Peter's Abbey being founded in AD 681, which later became Gloucester Cathedral. The town flourished as a borough with a castle, mint, and religious shrines, such as one to St. Oswald. By the 12th century, Gloucester's burgesses enjoyed privileges similar to those in London, and it became a hub for wool export, fishing, and craftsmanship. In 1216, King Henry III, aged only ten years, was crowned with a gilded iron ring in the Chapter House of Gloucester Cathedral.

The city also played a pivotal role during the Anarchy and was home to influential figures like Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester. It hosted multiple medieval parliaments under Richard II and Henry IV.

Empire of Pacifico

On 11 August 2024, the Empire of Pacifico formally expanded its territorial reach by claiming the region that would eventually be called the colony of Horsbere. The name was inspired by Horsbere Brook, a tributary of the River Severn, which runs through the northern part of the region. This naming choice was not arbitrary but part of a broader initiative within the Empire to align place names with local geographic features, creating a stronger connection between the land and its natural surroundings. This practice was becoming common throughout Pacifico, as the empire sought to reflect the identity and characteristics of its territories by naming them after prominent rivers, streets, and other natural landmarks. The decision to name the colony Horsbere followed this tradition.