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==Dragonnades==

The 13-year [[Dragonnades]], was used as a tool to coerce Protestants into either conversion or forced displacement, was a ruthless and systematic operation that left an indelible mark on the Protestants who were eventually expelled from [[Levantia]]. Originating in the heart of the [[Holy League]]'s territories, the campaign was characterized by a series of merciless and calculated tactics aimed at pressuring Protestants to abandon their beliefs and conform to the [[Catholic]] faith.

Commencing shortly after the conclusion of the [[Great Confessional War]], the [[Dragonnades]] unfolded as a carefully orchestrated strategy, initially deployed in specific regions known to be strongholds of Protestant influence. The term "dragonnade" itself was borrowed from the historical practice of billeting soldiers, specifically dragoons, wherein troops were quartered in civilian homes, often leading to abuse, coercion, and intimidation.