The Anglo-Saxons led by Alfred are a custom civilization by JFD and Janboruta, with contributions from DarthKyofu and Viregel.
This mod requires Brave New World.
Overview[]
Anglo-Saxons[]
The Anglo-Saxons is a term used historically to describe any member of the Germanic peoples who, from the 5th century ce to the time of the Norman Conquest (1066), inhabited and ruled territories that are today part of England and Wales.
According to St. Bede the Venerable, the Anglo-Saxons were the descendants of three different Germanic peoples—the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes. By Bede’s account, those peoples originally migrated from northern Germany to the island of Britain in the 5th century at the invitation of Vortigern, a ruler of Britons, to help defend his kingdom against marauding invasions by the Picts and Scotti, who occupied what is now Scotland. Archaeological evidence suggests that the first migrants from the Germanic areas of mainland Europe included settlers from Frisia and antedated the Roman withdrawal from Britain about 410 ce. Their subsequent settlements in what is now England laid the foundation for the later kingdoms of Essex, Sussex, and Wessex (Saxons); East Anglia, Middle Anglia, Mercia, and Northumbria (Angles); and Kent (Jutes). Ethnically, the Anglo-Saxons actually represented an admixture of Germanic peoples with Britain’s preexisting Celtic inhabitants and subsequent Viking and Danish invaders.
Alfred[]
Alfred was the king of Wessex (871–899), a Saxon kingdom in southwestern England. He prevented England from falling to the Danes and promoted learning and literacy. Compilation of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle began during his reign, circa 890.
Dawn of Man[]
Art by Janboruta
Most proud and great, Alfred, King of Wessex and of the Anglo-Saxons, we as your loyal subjects greet you. As the great monarch who repelled the invasion of the Great Heathen Army, you came to dominate the lands of England. As King, you would leave behind a legacy of a kind and virtuous reign, and you would bring forth great learning and legal reforms upon your Kingdom upon which the foundation of the future English nation could be borne.
O' great and learned monarch, the wisdom of your ancestors beckon your reign to once more invigorate the minds and souls of your people. Can you usher a golden age of truth and nobility to reign over your Kingdom? Can you defend your empire in all times of great strife and warfare? Can you build a civilization that can stand the test of time?
Introduction: Are you a learned one, my friend? I cherish knowledge and truth; they are but the warm libraries of God's wisdom. I welcome you. I am Alfred, King of the Anglo-Saxons.
Defeat: I have lived worthily, and left before me a nation of good works. I am content that my people will prevail in time over yours.
Unique Attributes[]
Anglo-Saxons (Alfred)
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Book of Pastoral Rule Cities with a Shrine, Temple, or Monastery add 25% of the |
  Art by Firaxis |
Huscarl (Longswordsman)
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  Art by Firaxis |
Shire Court (Constabulary)
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City List
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Music[]
| Peace Theme | War Theme |
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 Anglo-Saxon - Alfred Peace |
 Anglo-Saxon - Alfred War |
| "England Anno 1066" from the soundtrack of Crusader Kings II. | "The King's Crusade" from the soundtrack of Crusader Kings II. |
Mod Support[]
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Additional Achievements
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Ethnic Units/R.E.D.
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Map Labels
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Unique Cultural Influence
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YnAEMP
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Full Credits List[]
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| Latest Version: | v 2 |
| Last Updated: | June 2025 |
- JFD: Design, Code, Writing
- Janboruta: Artwork (Leaderscene, Leader Icon)
- DarthKyofu: Artwork (Civilization Icon)
- Viregel: Research (City/Spy lists)
- Firaxis: Artwork, Graphics