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
Saradominist kings and generals wanted to destroy the Flamtaerists, who they though were weak. They attacked and captured Mort'ton in the main continent. Their next move was to attack a castle owned by Bern. They also believed that ancient Saradominist artifacts were buried in the area around Bern, and that Flamtaerists were destroying or using them. They also thought a great Saradominist kingdom was once there. They called it "The Holy Land". A Saradominist fleet and army was sent south. They besieged the castle that would become Dijon for 2 years. Most of Bern's Wyrms were killed before, so their forces were weak. The castle was captured by Saradominists. It eventually grew into the mighty fortress it is today.

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.
 * Dohemod I of Falador is a reference to Bohemod I of Antioch, who led the Siege of Antioch.
 * The war between Dijon and Bern is a reference to the First Crusade.