Prince-Bishopric of Saint Laurent

== Prince-Bishopric of Saint Laurent ==
"Veni, Vidi, Vici." -I saw, I came, I conquered.
The Prince-Bishopric of Saint Laurent is one of the few states in the more upper Northern hemisphere. Having a population of around 170, 000, it isn't too densely populated. 
=== History of Saint Laurent ===
Being founded in 239 BKOR the region where the Prince-Bishopric lies now has had settlements as early as 600 BKOR. With no notable conflicts, the region was quite prosperous even before the creation of the state. At around 250 BKOR, one small settlement Willesden began talks with the smaller surrounding villages and towns of unification under a sole state. This idea was first started by Sir Taras Mercia who later became the first head of state. 
=== Settlements ===
The state only has one big settlement which is Willesden, the Capitol. Besides the magnificent fortified capital city, Saint Laurent also has an abbey in County Korodwyn. The grounds on which the very abbey stands was gifted by Duke Arthwr I of Kordowyn. The abbey mainly produces alcoholic beverages to the Empire's cities.
=== Traditions ===
Saint Laurent always had a tradition of brewing. Early on in the creation of the state, it was deemed that the brews would become nationally protected heritage and was to be supervised with the uppermost care to ensure top quality product available for trade with other countries. This was in the first years extremely important as the new state did not have access to vast amounts of riches besides the fertile land. With this tradition of brewing also came a yearly festival honouring the brewing tradition. This mostly fell during the fall in which the harvest was being gathered and the fermentation of the previous year was done.