In the vast and complex hierarchy of the Erengrad Empire, a principality was not just a title for show. It's a living, breathing territory ruled by a prince, princess, or any heir of royal blood, sovereign in their own right, yet bound to the empire by blood. It's smaller than a kingdom but no less significant, and in some cases, far more dangerous to cross.
The Grand Duchy of Borgia is one such principality. A jewel carved into the spine of the empire's mountainous southern border, a city-state nestled within a deep, fertile valley, rich in minerals and the monster byproducts. Also, surrounded by a scatter of towns and rich countryside. The valley was a natural fortress, guarded by sheer cliffs and narrow passes, and blessed with resources the rest of the continent could only envy.
