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. New Hastings played an important role in the history of Atlantis, even serving as the first national of the United States of Atlantis until the mid-19th century.  It also gave its name to the State of New Hastings.

Earl of Warwick and the Battle of the StrandEdit

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, helped re-secure the English throne for Henry VI. Warwick then managed to anger Henry, who ordered Warwick into exile. Warwick had initially 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. He was able to divide the loyalties of the town buying as many allies as he could.

Things came to a head when Warwick decided to tax New Hastings. Edward Radcliffe's son, Richard, attempted to ambush Warwick's soldiers as they came to tax Edward. The ambush went badly and the soldiers killed Edward in response. Richard and his brother Henry went into hiding until they were able to gather the town and give battle to Warwick's men. The Battle of the Strand ended with Warwick's defeat.

Provisional CapitalEdit

New Hastings was overshadowed by other settlements, most notably Hanover (which was originally named Stuart). However, New Hastings regained prominence in Atlantean history when it became the provisional capital of the newly declared United States of Atlantis and the home of the Atlantean Assembly. Unfotunately, New Hastings soon fell to the British army.

v · d · e Atlantis Books Opening Atlantis ("New Hastings", "Avalon", "Nouveau Redon") • The United States of Atlantis • Liberating Atlantis 1 of 4 Add photo Short Stories "Audubon in Atlantis" • "The Scarlet Band" POV Characters Edward Radcliffe • Henry Radcliffe • Richard Radcliffe • William Radcliff • Red Rodney Radcliffe • Victor Radcliff • Roland Kersauzon • Frederick Radcliff • Leland Newton • Jeremiah Stafford • John James Audubon • James Walton Secondary Characters François Kersauzon • Earl of Warwick • Ethel Radcliffe • Blaise Black • Charles Cornwallis • Louis-Joseph de Montcalm-Gozon • Meg Radcliff • Custis Cawthorne • Isaac Fenner • George III of Britain • Louis XVI of France • Marquis de Lafayette • Habakkuk Biddiscombe • Nicholas Radcliff • Helen Radcliff • Lorenzo • Athelstan Helms Geography Atlantis Events Battle of the Strand • Avalon • French and Spanish War • Atlantean War of Independence • Atlantean Servile Insurrection