Principality of Marle

=== Overview ===
The Principality of Marle is a prosperous nation in the west of Ferra. For a long time it was the most prominent Nation of the Eccasior Kingdoms. With the rise of the Laurian Empire and the loss of the territory east of the Refaya's Hills, the Principality of Marle adopted a more isolationist stance, protecting its borders and trying to maintain its internal prosperity while avoiding the international chaos of the era of Unrest.
=== Geography ===
The Principality of Marle has some of the best borders found on Ferra. Its borders are almost entirely defined by rivers, mountains and the ocean. To the east it borders the Laurian Empire near the Glassy Stream. To the north and east, it borders the Grand March of Dru along the Gemerald Mountains and the Upper and Lower Dru River. Finally in the north, it borders the Barian Diocese along Pester's Beck.
=== History ===
==== The era of Tranquillity ====
The Principality of Marle found its beginning during the Eccasiorian Wars, during which exiled nobles and people seeking peace, travelled west through the Dru Lowlands. With towns and cities being established and growing, the Eccasiorian Wars came with them and armies started marching on each other. The city of Virie located on the Far Peninsula proofed most able to exert power outwards while keeping their own city safe.
It was during these wars, where the Prince was often gone for extended periods of time that both governance and unrest in the city became an issue. Reaching a compromise with prominent citizens, the Prince agreed to limit his powers through a constitution, giving some of his powers to the Virian Parliament. While the parliament remained in Virie, the rights to participation and voting was quickly extended across the principality.
Soon the Prince proclaimed the Principality of Marle, having untied the lands west of the Dru Lowlands. Much like Virie, Marle was able to exert power outwards while keeping their own lands safe. Often Marle was able to extract tribute from the other Eccasiorian Kingdoms. 
==== The era of Unrest ====
With the rise of the Laurian Empire, the Principality of Marle found itself isolated with a strong united neighbour to the east and a rising Theocracy of Ngwih to the west raiding its coasts.
While the principality is still prosperous and internal discontent is minor, its international position is very tenuous, with both Lauria and Ngwih expressing interest in the region.
=== Territories ===
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