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| - The Ducal State originated as various small city-states locating along the Aldarian Plains. The people of the immediate plains area shares the same ethnicity and various dialects of Aldarian Standard. The Jergan Dessert, the most recent territorial gain of Aldarin, comprise mostly of Jerganian Nomads with vastly different culture, language and religious practices than the mainstream Aldarian. The High Seat of House du Azure, Count Gene of Bren, paved the way for the unification. Under his influence, the City-State of Bren gained significant influence over its neighboring city-states of Smyrna, Arborland and Northshire.
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| - The Ducal State originated as various small city-states locating along the Aldarian Plains. The people of the immediate plains area shares the same ethnicity and various dialects of Aldarian Standard. The Jergan Dessert, the most recent territorial gain of Aldarin, comprise mostly of Jerganian Nomads with vastly different culture, language and religious practices than the mainstream Aldarian. The High Seat of House du Azure, Count Gene of Bren, paved the way for the unification. Under his influence, the City-State of Bren gained significant influence over its neighboring city-states of Smyrna, Arborland and Northshire. As one of the richest man in Bren, the Count sought for opportunities to expand his wealth and prestige. In the year 1931, the Count received a trade delegation from a foreign super-power who sought to develop bi-lateral trade relations. The delegation convinced the Count that the global demand on technological products have been steadily increasing while the supplies are nearly exhausted. Count Gene du Azure saw this as a major opportunity for Bren, and thus, signed a contract to provide technology in exchange for direct foreign investment. The scheme worked. While the technology blueprints produced in Aldarin are being exported abroad, Count du Azure secured patent right to produce and sell all developed technology locally. Count du Azure immediately poured his millions into mass producing cell phones, automobiles, appliances, radio, information systems, research laboratories, and private schools. As Bren's high tech industry developed, other major powers in the land sought trade agreements and bi-lateral ties. With strong portfolio and high quality products, Count du Azure was able to negotiate fair contracts that were profitable for all involved. His monopoly on every industrial sector bought many enemies among other houses in Bren. However, due to foresight, Count Gene du Azure spent a large portion of his profits on public projects, entertainment and infrastructure. Count du Azure became a mogul for the entertainment industry in a very short time, owning the contract and admiration of major fashion designers, movie stars and pop idols. Through their support, Count du Azure won the hearts and mind of the citizen of Bren, and quickly secured himself as the Patrician of Bren. Due to the House du Azure's public support and economic monopoly, potential competitors and enemies of the house quickly backed away and fell in line in hopes of gaining favor. By the early 1960s, Count Gene du Azure has begun exporting entertainment goods to the Aldarian mainland. Bren's televised broadcast, radio and fashion were consumed en mass by the younger generation in neighboring city-states, further raising the economy and influence of Bren.
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