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Duchy of Bamburg - The Carmine Lords of the Vale
Left to right: cuirassier, hussar, officer, line infantry (2x), Märditsch Gebirgsjager
Background:
The Duchy of Bamburg is a peculiar entity amongst Carnite states. While most of the constituent polities of Carno are either Free Cities or city-states, with a strong parliamentarian or mercantile nature in most cases, Bamburg is the epitome of Carnite conservatism and politically leans more towards a traditional system of rule, such as seen in Mardier and Oléon where power resides in those who own land, with a complete absence of any sort of general council or parliament.
Situated in northern Carno, on the border with Mardier, Bamburg is one of the larger entities of Carno in terms of land. Because of its more mountainous nature than the rest of Carno, which consists mostly of flatlands, Bamburg is somewhat more thinly populated, with most of its people living in the rich Styr valley. As this valley is the base for Bamburg's wealth and the nucleus of its social and political life, the Bamburg elite is often also referred to as the 'Lords of the Vale'. This semi-secluded nature that cuts of the Bamburgers from most of Carnite flatland has led to a specific Bamberg dialect of Carnite, which is often mocked as being "nigh-incomprehensible babbling" by other Carnites, especially those living in the West and South of the river Karn.
Bamburg economy is mostly based on extensive agriculture in the valley and the cultivation of grapes for the production of the finest luxury wines, which are exported all over Carno and beyond. Contrary to many Carnites who live a frugal lifestyle, Bamburgers are well-known to enjoy life and love to display their wealth, through fashion, architecture and patronage of arts.
They are sometimes regarded as haughty or arrogant by other Carnites, but the Bamburgers have accepted such notions with a certain pride. There is a marked animosity between the Bamburgers and the Essians, who they view as "dour, bleak, too stoic, republican and untrustworthy traitors". A sentiment likely stemming from the wide cultural gap and being on opposing sides during the Carnite civil war, with Bamburg firmly in the Royalist camp of Aden and the King.
Culturally, they share superficial similarities in with the Mardierian people, who are also gourmands who love to flaunt their wealth. This stems from the origins of the Duchy, which was founded during the time of the Great Trek, when the first ancestors of the Carnites arrived in what was to become Carno one day. While most of Carno was grasslands and marshes, the Vale was already populated, urbanized and cultivated by the Mardierians. As powerful newcomers, the Carnites conquered the valley and its surroundings and drove most of the remaining Mardierians into the higher mountains, where their descendants live to this day. Little animosity remains however, and both peoples now share one culture. Descendants of the Mardierians who live in the mountains are called the Marditsch by the Bamburgers of the valley, and serve as scouts in Bamburg's state army. When Carno declared its independence, Bamburg was one of the last states to join the fledgling nation, opting to become an independent kingdom itself first.
On the battlefield, the Bamburgers stand out with their gold-trimmed carmine uniforms and the ridged boiled-leather helmets of the infantry. The heavy cuirassiers wear a Raupenhelm, of similar pattern to those used by the Principality of Wisimar. Bamburg doctrine is rather defensive and depends on reaction, rather than action, with smart counterattacks and attempting to lure the opponent into making mistakes.
Note:
Another sub faction for Carno! I bought some red bellhop torsos and I knew I had to do something with those. I've long been wanting to make an antagonist faction to Essen (or vice versa), so I'm pretty glad with how these came out. While I normally strive to work with purist parts, sadly Lego had to defile the torso with a silly badge, so I rubbed that off.
I have more background for these guys, but the post is already long enough :D
Duchy of Bamburg - The Carmine Lords of the Vale
Left to right: cuirassier, hussar, officer, line infantry (2x), Märditsch Gebirgsjager
Background:
The Duchy of Bamburg is a peculiar entity amongst Carnite states. While most of the constituent polities of Carno are either Free Cities or city-states, with a strong parliamentarian or mercantile nature in most cases, Bamburg is the epitome of Carnite conservatism and politically leans more towards a traditional system of rule, such as seen in Mardier and Oléon where power resides in those who own land, with a complete absence of any sort of general council or parliament.
Situated in northern Carno, on the border with Mardier, Bamburg is one of the larger entities of Carno in terms of land. Because of its more mountainous nature than the rest of Carno, which consists mostly of flatlands, Bamburg is somewhat more thinly populated, with most of its people living in the rich Styr valley. As this valley is the base for Bamburg's wealth and the nucleus of its social and political life, the Bamburg elite is often also referred to as the 'Lords of the Vale'. This semi-secluded nature that cuts of the Bamburgers from most of Carnite flatland has led to a specific Bamberg dialect of Carnite, which is often mocked as being "nigh-incomprehensible babbling" by other Carnites, especially those living in the West and South of the river Karn.
Bamburg economy is mostly based on extensive agriculture in the valley and the cultivation of grapes for the production of the finest luxury wines, which are exported all over Carno and beyond. Contrary to many Carnites who live a frugal lifestyle, Bamburgers are well-known to enjoy life and love to display their wealth, through fashion, architecture and patronage of arts.
They are sometimes regarded as haughty or arrogant by other Carnites, but the Bamburgers have accepted such notions with a certain pride. There is a marked animosity between the Bamburgers and the Essians, who they view as "dour, bleak, too stoic, republican and untrustworthy traitors". A sentiment likely stemming from the wide cultural gap and being on opposing sides during the Carnite civil war, with Bamburg firmly in the Royalist camp of Aden and the King.
Culturally, they share superficial similarities in with the Mardierian people, who are also gourmands who love to flaunt their wealth. This stems from the origins of the Duchy, which was founded during the time of the Great Trek, when the first ancestors of the Carnites arrived in what was to become Carno one day. While most of Carno was grasslands and marshes, the Vale was already populated, urbanized and cultivated by the Mardierians. As powerful newcomers, the Carnites conquered the valley and its surroundings and drove most of the remaining Mardierians into the higher mountains, where their descendants live to this day. Little animosity remains however, and both peoples now share one culture. Descendants of the Mardierians who live in the mountains are called the Marditsch by the Bamburgers of the valley, and serve as scouts in Bamburg's state army. When Carno declared its independence, Bamburg was one of the last states to join the fledgling nation, opting to become an independent kingdom itself first.
On the battlefield, the Bamburgers stand out with their gold-trimmed carmine uniforms and the ridged boiled-leather helmets of the infantry. The heavy cuirassiers wear a Raupenhelm, of similar pattern to those used by the Principality of Wisimar. Bamburg doctrine is rather defensive and depends on reaction, rather than action, with smart counterattacks and attempting to lure the opponent into making mistakes.
Note:
Another sub faction for Carno! I bought some red bellhop torsos and I knew I had to do something with those. I've long been wanting to make an antagonist faction to Essen (or vice versa), so I'm pretty glad with how these came out. While I normally strive to work with purist parts, sadly Lego had to defile the torso with a silly badge, so I rubbed that off.
I have more background for these guys, but the post is already long enough :D