The Ritterdoms of Khoorte

Part of Nations of Juhnvechteya
Even before the collapse of House Taepe and the Kovacs, and the fracturing of the delicate balance that is Juhnvechteya, the region of Khoorte became more and more autonomous. The Muntz’s influence only reached so far, and with the growing power of the Van Houergt family, Duke Robard Muntz only lost his grip in the area, being forced to give more concessions to the local nobles as time passed.
However when the state splintered due to the political instability following the collapse of the Taepe family, the Duchy of Temme broke free under Corijn van Houergt, holding many baronies and cities once under Tandisch control. 
The Duke, eager to maintain his influence in as many cities as possible began to bring Zuergem back into the fold, all the while Corijn wanted to expand his realm further northwards. After Corijn’s escort of soldiers was attacked on their way to the disputed city, he accused the Van Zuert family of conspiring and siding with Robard Muntz against him, and declared a war of treason. The war of the feud would extend 5 years, and the suffering of the Khoortish people. After a decisive battle at Amlhun grove, Corijn would agree to split the realm into independent baronies under their spheres of influence, ending the feud.
However, after the feud had ended, the region would be faced with another dilemma, as Johann would return after his exile in Amastre. Many nations on Khoorte would choose to be neutral - the matters of the Joran house of Taepe did not effect them. Other such as Robard Muntz would see Johann’s return as an opportunity to stabilise Joraje and bring the lost Khoortish fiefs back under his hand. Corijn Houergt however, would see siding with Albrecht Taepe as a means to keep Tanderland divided and allow him to preserve his power.
Category:Nations of Juhnvechteya