L'Anguille is the main Bretonnian port and the largest city north of Guisoreux, slightly exceeding Couronne in size. The sea is key to the existence of l'Anguille, which is famed for its maritime history; many important pirates operated from the city, and it has been the scene of many battles and sieges.

    The current governor of l'Anguille is Seigneur Xavier Gevaudan, a weak and vacillating member of the Blois family. He is manipulated by Henri Loiseau, Duc de l'Anguille. The governor's actions are hampered by the efforts of Bernard Granvelle, Comte de Perrac, who commands the support of many guilds and important merchants in the city and is opposed to Loiseau.

    Much of the kingdom's fleet of modern ships is stationed in the port under Admiral Pierre Marouanec. The city's fortification are old, but nevertheless appear solid. The famous L'Anguille lighthouse which was build by the Elves over 5000 years ago is used as a fortress and watchtower. It is reputed to be almost indestructible thanks to Elven ingenuity and sorcery. L'Anguille is home to a small number of professional, regular troops who defend the most critical parts of the walls.

    Much trade passes through l'Anguille. However because of the commercial dominance of Marienburg the city's wealth is not all that great, and this is a sore point with many of the inhabitants; it will be a long time before l'Anguille can really rival Marienburg.  There is a strong sense of pride and self-reliance in the city, and also an open resentment of Wastelander success. Most of the people still lead a tough life, often as poor sailors or fishermen, for much of the money from trade goes straight into the pockets of a small number of merchant houses. Because of its strong connections to sea borne trade, there are many foreigners who live in l'Anguille, in particular Marienburgers, Albionese and Norscans. There are even a few Sea Elves.

    Most of l'Anguille's wealth is connected with the sea: shipbuilding, fishing and maritime trade. L'Anguille is the main port of outlet for Albionese products such as wool and textiles, because the great lighthouse can actually be seen from Albion, making the trip extremely safe and easy. Smuggling is a less overt but very important business, especially where the export of untaxed brandy to Marienburg is concerned. In time of war, privateering (legitimised piracy; but anyone using the word piracy in connection with the men of l'Anguille can expect rough treatment) soon takes off as a lucrative trade; for this reason, the current peaceful stance of Charles III is irritating.