Szoranskie

The Most Holy Duchy of Szoranskie is an independent duchy situated to the north of the Kalnozeme Confederacy on the border of the Westgauen. Originally one of the Westgauen, the Szorans, rugged masters of the horse, were hardened by constant threat from invasion by the Kalnozeme tribes of the hills, which they guarded since time immemorial. When the Westgauic King refused aid because he was embroiled in a trade war with the Magisterium of Cadaemar, the local hero Janusz, an impoverished nobleman, rallied his people to smash the invaders, refusing the King’s call to arms. When the King sent an expeditionary force to Janusz, he appealed to the Church, who recognised his claim, which he then defended in war. Janusz was subsequently sanctified by the Church, becoming St. Janusz, with the mighty fortress citadel his son built to defend the South named after him.

The current Duke of Szoranskie is Zygmund Swietyowie.