The Periphery

The Periphery is a series of kingdoms that were among The Four Great Kingdoms. Much of its later history (the wars that ended it) are recorded in the series of tomes, War, Love and Lost.

History
They lived in a constant state of flux. The larger nations did not prey on them often because it was often more profitable to trade with them than to conquer. One of the things the four nations did was bet on them. Wars were constant, as the nations and kingdoms fought for land and power. Each of the Four Great Kingdoms would choose a favorite in the present bushfire and either let them alone or secretly support them. They would then bet on their favorite, land, troops -whatever- and watch as the nations duke it out.

Nations
Few last long at all. It seemed that every warlord with a mercenary army showed up there at some time or other. Only those important are mentioned.


 * Damas - This lasted nearly a hundred years, which is quite something. They were known for their cavalry. Close allies of Sacri.


 * Sacri - This was a newcomer and their creation and entry into the war is chronicled in War, Love and Lost. Close Ally of Damas.


 * Linkoln - Another old-timer, they were eventually destroyed by Sacri's armies because of a betrayal.


 * Farth - A medium aged kingdom and a close ally of Sacri and Damas. It was eventually, quietly absorbed by Sacri, without violence.


 * Duchy of Tidal - Replaced Linkoln when it was destroyed. It came near to conquering the Periphery if Gallia hadn't funded Sacri and Damas against it.