Grey London

“ Chimney smoke and damp stones. An ordinary world where magic has been all but forgotten. A city full of old taverns and rotting ships and clever thieves. A mad king withers in a distant castle. The prince regent thrives in a glittering palace. And a magician goes searching for trouble. ” —ADSOM offical site (archived)
Grey London
Current ruler(s): King George IV	Magic? No.

Grey London is the capital of the United Kingdom. It is one of the four Londons along with White, Red, and Black London; specifically Grey London sits next to Red London and the farthest away from the source of magic.

Grey London has long forgotten magic; and although there are no magicians anymore, the city—and the world around it—is not fully void of magic.

Overview

Geography

Grey London is a city oriented around the River Thames which is still a source of magic despite the world's predominant lack of magic.

History

Grey London never had much magic. When Black London fell almost three hundred years ago, Red London closed its doors, and the other Londons followed suit, Grey London's magic dwindled even further, whereas its humanity grew stronger. Magic was forgotten in the Grey world. Nowadays, mostly members of the British royal family are privy to the existence of other Londons and magic. They also entrusted this knowledge to a select few in their service. Some outsiders—i.a., Collectors and Enthusiasts—are aware of magic as well.

When Maxim Maresh ascended the throne in Red London, he installed his adoptive son Kell, an Antari, as ambassador between the worlds. Since then, the three remaining Londons write to one another regularly, though the correspondence between Grey and Red London is only a formality due to their significant differences and Grey London's magic-less state.

Known locations

Westminster Abbey

• Buckingham House: A royal residence in the City of Westminster.
• The Five Points: Grey London's version of the fixed tavern. It used to be known as the Stone's Throw.
• St. James's Palace: The main residence of the British royal family since 1698. It is located in the City of Westminster.
• Westminster Abbey: An Anglican church in the City of Westminster that has been used for formal occasions for the royal family, specifically coronations and weddings, since 1066.

Trivia

• Grey London is said to smell of smoke.
• The city is based on the real-world London in 1819, as of A Darker Shade of Magic.