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===Truffle Races=== | ===Truffle Races=== | ||
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[[1578]] | The Duchy of Martilles once one of the [[Kingdom of Dericania|Deric]] caught up in the [[Truffle Races]] that unfolded from [[1578]] to [[1601]], contributing to the broader geopolitical and commercial dynamics of the late Renaissance period. The Truffle Races, often viewed as more than a mere commercial conflict for a valuable resource, represented a confluence of competing interests in the context of the evolving Age of Sail and the Age of Discovery, amidst the transformative forces of the Occidental Renaissance. As the conflicts unfolded between [[Caphiria]] and the Duchies of Martilles, [[Duchy of Marialianus|Marialianus]], and [[Duchy of Bourgondi|Bourgondi]], Martilles emerged as a significant player in the quest to locate, cultivate, and harvest rare truffles across the globe. | ||
In the early stages of the Truffle Races, the conflict was largely confined to the [[Odoneru Ocean]], [[Sea of Canete]], and [[Sea of Istroya]], characterized by intricate alliances and complex trade networks that dictated the ebb and flow of the struggle for truffle dominance. The Duchy of Martilles, leveraging the burgeoning [[Expulsion of the Protestants|Protestant refugee crisis]] and positioned itself as a formidable contender in the race for truffle resources, contributing to the intensifying competition and geopolitical maneuvering within the region by forcing the Protestants to sign indentures in exchange for paid passage to areas that truffles were found to establish a Martillien claim. The establishment of the Martilles colony in [[Chaukhira]] in [[1584]] further solidified the duchy's position as a key player in the truffle trade, facilitating the expansion of its commercial and colonial reach into new territories in [[Audonia]] and regions rich in truffle resources. The colony served as a vital strategic outpost for the Duchy of Martilles, enabling it to assert its dominance and influence in the lucrative truffle markets, while also fostering the cultivation of new trade routes and alliances that bolstered its economic and political standing on the global stage. | |||
===Cousins War=== | ===Cousins War=== | ||
{{Further|Cousin's War}} | {{Further|Cousin's War}} | ||