Bachengart

The Duchy of Bachengart is a vassal state of the Kingdom of Lisvar within the Empire of Ischanor. Located in the Southeastern continent of Kejafros. It is a culturally vibrant realm governed equally by city council made up of a trio of brothers from the House of Bachengart. The City of Bachengart is a religious center within the Ischianic Church, Daudin the god of death is the patron deity of the city which houses his main temple of worship within the Empire of Ischanor. The duchy is known for its agricultural exports and religious festivals.

Geography
The Duchy of Bachengart is a feudal vassal within the Kingdom of Lisvar, which in tern is one of the larger states of the Empire of Ischanor. It is located...

Government
The Duchy of Bachengart has a relatively unique government structure within the Feudal Empire of Ischanor. The duchy is ruled by a council comprised of the three sons of Paul von Bachengart, the founder of the duchy. The three brothers share power equally and in an oligarchic fashion as outlined within the Charter of the Duchy of Bachengart.

Founding
The Duchy of Bachengart was founded after Paul Bumann, an imperial knight serving the Emperor of Ischanor, petitioned to be granted a feudal holding. As thanks for his service to the Emperor Paul was gifted a modest tract of land containing only a small village, farm, and stone quarry. However, with time a true town would grow from the humble beginnings; Paul Bumann would change his name to Paul von Bachengart, naming his dynasty and feudal holding in the process.

Descent into Madness
Duke Paul von Bachengart’s mental health began to decline greatly and at a rapid pace. He began to make borderline senile proclamations, including the banning of hats, and more importantly, the disbanding of the Duchy. Consequently his three sons, Ludwig, Rupert, and Hans remove him from power in a bloodless coup, forming a regency council.

Deposition
Duke Paul von Bachengart was placed under house arrest in the aftermath of the coup. A new charter was drawn up for the Duchy by his middle son, Rupert von Bachengart. The charter was ratified by him and his brothers the following day. A new government structure was devised in which all three sons shared power equally in a council.

Paul von Bachengart would spend much of his time after the coup attempting to recover from his mental health issues, and being comforted by his pet ducks.