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Forced from their ancestral lands and stripped of their cultural and religious heritage, these 493,000 defiant souls were compelled to embark on a perilous journey through the coastal cities of the [[Kingdom of Dericania]], there they were forced into indentured servitude to various trade companies who took advantage of their forced expulsion to become settler stock for colonial ventures overseas, called [[Pharisedom]]s, colonies made up entirely of expelled Protestants. It was under these conditions that they embarked on an unprecedented and arduous exodus that would ultimately lead them to new lands and opportunities far beyond the borders of their homelands. | Forced from their ancestral lands and stripped of their cultural and religious heritage, these 493,000 defiant souls were compelled to embark on a perilous journey through the coastal cities of the [[Kingdom of Dericania]], there they were forced into indentured servitude to various trade companies who took advantage of their forced expulsion to become settler stock for colonial ventures overseas, called [[Pharisedom]]s, colonies made up entirely of expelled Protestants. It was under these conditions that they embarked on an unprecedented and arduous exodus that would ultimately lead them to new lands and opportunities far beyond the borders of their homelands. | ||
The exiled Levantine Protestants, now transformed into a determined and resilient group of pioneers, settlers, and administrators, would go on to lay the foundations of the formidable Burgoignesc colonial empire. Their indomitable spirit, resourcefulness, and unwavering commitment to their beliefs would prove instrumental in the establishment and expansion of this vast dominion, | The exiled Levantine Protestants, now transformed into a determined and resilient group of pioneers, settlers, and administrators, would go on to lay the foundations of the formidable Burgoignesc colonial empire. Their indomitable spirit, resourcefulness, and unwavering commitment to their beliefs would prove instrumental in the establishment and expansion of this vast dominion, having a persisting impact on the history and development of the region. Despite the tragic circumstances that precipitated their expulsion, their legacy would endure as a testament to the endurance of the human spirit in the face of profound adversity. | ||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
During the Renaissance period, the widespread use of mercenary armies often resulted in a significant challenge for rulers and lords when conflicts subsided and funds for their continued employment dwindled. In the absence of ongoing warfare, these soldiers, left without consistent pay or employment, were prone to resorting to lawlessness and pillaging, causing chaos and devastation in the countryside. This phenomenon, commonly referred to as "soldiers' rampage," was a significant concern for the stability and security of territories across [[Levantia]]. The [[Dragonnades]], emerging as a response to this precarious situation, were a calculated and manipulative method employed by the lords of the [[Holy League]] to redirect the energy of these restless soldiers towards a specific target—the Protestant communities. By exploiting the volatile nature of these troops, the lords sought to both harness their combative fervor and exert dominance over religious dissidents, thereby serving their own political and religious agendas. | During the Renaissance period, the widespread use of mercenary armies often resulted in a significant challenge for rulers and lords when conflicts subsided and funds for their continued employment dwindled. In the absence of ongoing warfare, these soldiers, left without consistent pay or employment, were prone to resorting to lawlessness and pillaging, causing chaos and devastation in the countryside. This phenomenon, commonly referred to as "soldiers' rampage," was a significant concern for the stability and security of territories across [[Levantia]]. The [[Dragonnades]], emerging as a response to this precarious situation, were a calculated and manipulative method employed by the lords of the [[Holy League]] to redirect the energy of these restless soldiers towards a specific target—the Protestant communities. By exploiting the volatile nature of these troops, the lords sought to both harness their combative fervor and exert dominance over religious dissidents, thereby serving their own political and religious agendas. | ||