Cìrion

Cìrion, officially the Duchy of Cìrion, is a duchy within the Empire of Ischanor. Located in the northern taiga forests of the empire, Cìrion is bordered by Lisvar City to the north, Bachengart and Beloslavia to the west, and Demora to the south. 
== History ==
=== Pre-history ===
The history of the lands now known as Cìrion began with the migration of various groups of Osjzari people from current-day Vědanica to the east as a consequence of the continued migration of the Proto-Aysari happening throughout the lands of Ischanor between 6000 and 4000 AIAF, contributing to the distinctiveness between each of the groups descended from the Aysari that are still evident today.
The earliest records of civilization in Cìrion come from near the lake located south of Cìrion castle. They were sparsely populated villages inhabited by peoples part of the Proto-Ojszari ethnolinguistic group. The origins of the realm itself are closely tied with the rise of the noble Des Feuers family, founded by Vojin Ohně subsequent to his legendary slaying of the ferocious black dragon that once terrorized the area in the tumultuous period following the fall of Empire of Thondeum, which is represented in Cìrions coat of arms.
=== Founding ===
Vojin would become renowned throughout the realm and would be hailed as leader of the local populace. Beginning as a lesser noble family who ruled from their manorial estate, the descendants of Vojin, known as Lothair in the present, would continuously expand the realm over the next several centuries. The family held a keen aptitude for stewardship and made prudent financial decisions that benefited their realm in the long run. They invested in infrastructure projects, expanded their farmlands, and built mighty castles, allowing them to amass more power and wealth in each subsequent generation.
To forestall a possible invasion by the rising Kingdom of Vangar, the realm agreed to pay significant tribute in exchange for its continued sovereignty. With the fall of the Kingdom of Vangar and the subsequent rise of Lisvar (now known as Lorenis), diplomatic efforts of Lisvar convinced the realm to join as a vassal approximately 150 AIAF as a powerful county.
== Government and politics ==
Cìrion is an independent duchy within the Empire of Ischanor. However, similar to most other subdomains within Ischanor, it is allowed to manage its own government and legal systems with limited restrictions, allowing for leadership structures distinct from that of other Ischanori realms that neighbor Cìrion.
=== Governing structure ===
The duchy is led by a single duke, who is invited to the upper college of Ischanor's Imperial Diet: an assembly of low nobility within Ischanor who may propose and vote on laws. The duke is served by counts and barons who own land within Cìrion's borders in exchange for protection and status. He is also assisted by the Ducal Council, which comprises of the Lord Senechal, who oversees all internal projects, the High Chancellor, who is the primary diplomatic advisor, the Banner-Lord of Cìrion, who is the military commander of the Banner of Cìrion (Ischanic Military Region), and the landed nobility.
The current duke of Cìrion is Feodor des Feuers, who was preceded by Ulrich des Feoers. The current chancellor of Cìrion is Oskar Berdorin, the first chancellor in Ciriac history. 
=== Bannermen ===
The duchy of Cìrion comprises of multiple smaller fiefs that are sworn to the duchy. These fiefs are required to help the duke when he calls his banners, in return for being lended lands and castles. These fiefs have a certain amount of autonomy, but band together under the banner of Cìrion in economic, diplomatic and military matters.
The duchy of Cìrion is comprised of the following fiefs: the Barony of Marsen, which includes the towns of Marsen and Berulta-Felthorns; the Barony of Loch Vralas, which includes Loch Vralas and Lirmytria; Haute-Ville; and the Fields of Cìrion.
=== Local Products ===
The duchy of Cìrion mainly produces various sorts of wood, such as dark oak and red spruce, natural products such as honey, milk and crops, and clay which is extracted from the swamps and riverbeds, and used to make bricks. 
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