Duchy of Southland
The Duchy of Southland is located in Galea, where it occupies much of the southwestern coast. The territory is ruled by the Duke of Southland.
While technically held in fief from the Kingdom of Bartol, because of the distance from Zantor, in practice the duchy is an independent territory. Despite this independence, the duchy's rulers have worked closely with the Golden Throne of Bartol throughout the duchy's history.
The Duchy was founded in AF 1, as part of the Founding of the Peace. The original ducal seat was Kingsport, which had been the capitol of the Principality of Southland since BF 23.
The ducal seat was moved to Vasta in AF 52, as part of the transition of the office from House Keranen to House Tarana. The shift was also a response to the rapid growth of Vasta, which had become Galea's largest trading port thanks to vastly increased trade from The Ward and Northland as well as booming settlements along the xxx River.
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AF 1
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Geopolitical, Duchy
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