Principality of Dijon

The Principality of Dijon is the first kingdom in the mainland South. It is named after it's capital city Dijon. It is currently in Cold War with nearby Bern.

History
In the Second Age, a Saradominist expedition led by a nobleman of Asgarnia consisting of a small fleet carrying an army of centaurs and humans, and a few civilians was sent South. 2 ships were lost on the way. The 4 ships that made it landed in the Southern Lands a year after they left Asgarnia. They built a fortified capital city.

In the late-Second Age, Saradominist forces back in the main continent took Mort'ton, and when this news reached nearby Bern a few months later, a counter-offensive was sent from Bern to Dijon. Most of Bern's Wyrms were killed before, so their forces were weak. However, they were still strong enough to hold against Dijon's defenses. Neither side could gain an advantage, and a stalemate was met.

In the Fourth Age, Dijon's leaders saw it necessary to expand their land, so they built the village of Viculus on a fertile area. It was invaded by Bern several times, which is why it never grew much and stayed a small town throughout its history.

After the Fourth Age, an uneasy agreement forbidding open warfare was put in place. Conflicts are still tense, and a cold war between Bern and Dijon is currently ongoing.

Trivia

 * Dijon is a principality because it was founded and ruled by a noble who was a servant of Asgarnia. He was a servant of the King of Asgarnia so he couldn't declare himself a king.


 * The Principality of Dijon is based on The Principality of Antioch.