Duchy of Theniron

The Duchy of Theniron is one of the powerful Vasawa Easterner duchies, situated to the east of Iru. Centred around the city-fortress of Theniron, it is a relatively young state, but under vigorous leadership has risen in power and rivalled - if not outmatched - its neighbour and rival, the Duchy of Subaran.

History
The city of Theniron was once a fortified town, occupying a highly strategic position, and a colony under the control of the nearby city of Moradon. It was only 84 years ago when the last Viscount of Theniron, having spent twelve years plotting and building up his forces, unleashed them upon Moradon in a two month siege which ended in conquest. Moradon was reduced to the status of a subsidiary city, their rulers were replaced and executed, and Theniron declared itself a duchy.

Since then, it has grown and fortified itself immensely; the city possesses two sets of ring walls, funded by the increased trade with the Kingdom of Iru. During the Eastern Expeditions from Iru, Theniron played a part in the coalition of foreign forces formed to resist Iru, and its navy inflicted two heavy defeats on Iru's fleets, playing a critical role in the eventual collapse of the expedition. The Duke of Theniron at that time, however, refused to have his fleets pursue Iru's forces into the East Lake, instead withdrawing his navy to their home ports.