London:
London is the largest city in Britain and its capital. It's so large in fact, that it's a whole county in its own right when you include the suburbs. Most superhuman activity in Britain happens here.
People:
Antenna: The top fixer of various goods and information relevant to caping about (either in a heroic or villainous manner) on the British Mainland. You want it, he'll fix it so you get it! For a price of course. He buys from or sells to anyone. Legality isn't a issue as long as the goods in question aren't fake or clearly stolen (don't expect him to buy a nuclear device, the Crown Jewels or any Starktech, but he'll gladly buy a load of guns you looted off a street gang with a smile on his face).
A persistent rumour has him having learnt at least some of his trade from the legendary Modesty Blaise. The rumour persists because, just like Blaise, he calls his group the Network, and he won't deal with drugs, human trafficking or prostitution. He can smuggle someone into or out of the country if they're willing to pay. That's among his most expensive services, but it comes with a valid UK passport and relevant documents. (The main difference between smuggling and trafficking people is that a smuggled person is travelling of their free will and is allowed to make their own way once they arrive, while traffickers trick and enslave those they transport.)
His shop, Cowl & Cloak, is also the only shop in Cardiff, London and Edinburgh that has the licence from the Atom Family to sell Morphic Molecule Suits in Britain. C&C is very well known for selling equipment that's better for extreme conditions. Two qualities that make him well and truly valuable are that he
stays bought, and that too many people need his services for anyone in their right mind to harm his agents. His agents can be seen all over Britain. You can always tell an Antenna agent by the fact that they always carry two umbrellas in one hand.
His greatest achievement is the Antenna Network app. A pre-paid virtual grey/black market, where you can get goods and services that no-one else can sell on-line. Need to buy a gun, spend a week in a safehouse or leave Britain in a hurry? You can arrange it on there.
Places:
Barksdale Castle: This castle, located between the Tower of London and St. Paul's Cathedral is the home of the government-sponsored Heroes for London.
Basement 101: Britain's super-prison, located under the Tower of London. Any serious criminal with powers who has been found guilty in court, or anyone found to be both super-powered and completely insane is sent here. The Beefeater, who has been made the Queen's Jailer, makes sure that no-one breaks out.
BT Tower: The British Telecom Tower is used as a landmark by nearly everyone in London. It's sometimes known as the Candle, as it's been used by the local fliers as a beacon ever since BT installed the bright wrap-around screen at the top! The Candle also happens to be near Oxford Circus and Tottenham Court Road, the primary shopping areas in Central London.
St. Pancras International: This railway station serves the East Midlands, and is also the only
Eurostar terminal in Central London, heading to Europe. It's often the preferred route into London from France and Belgium as it's usually cheaper than a plane, faster than a coach and ferry, the weight limit is relaxed in comparison (If you can get the luggage to fit on the racks without assistance, then it's okay with Eurostar), the station is inside the city (compared to airports in the outskirts of town) and the Customs men aren't as strict as they are at airports. At least one super keeps an eye on the station in case they see an European villain coming out of it.
Trafalgar Square: All sorts of events can happen in this legendary square. Cultural festivals, filming sessions, superhuman battles... All you need to do is keep an eye on the square and
something interesting is going to happen sooner or later. One popular event happens every year in December, when the Norwegian people donate a Christmas tree to thank the British for helping them during World War 2.
The Spieler: This underground pub is frequented by various low-level crooks. Several villains often leave a note on the noticeboard when they need henchmen.
If only those crooks found out how many street-level vigilantes actually had the idea of hiding in plain sight…
The Time in a Bottle: British supers, both heroic and villainous alike, drink at this pub, located at one of London's many side-streets. Truce magic that prevents offensive powers and weapons from working inside has made it the best place in London to conduct diplomacy from the age of medieval knights to Victorian adventurers to modern superhumans. The truce magic also makes the pub the most well-known accorded location in the area.
Super-teams:
Golders Green Guardians: This hero team focuses on supernatural threats. They're usually called in for things like possessed houses, rampaging golems and zombie plagues. The saying goes that they find things that go bump in the night, and bump them right back!
Heroes for London: This government-backed hero team is based in Barksdale Castle. They are all sworn officers of the City of London Police, which means that they all possess the same authority to arrest you as an uniformed officer.