I wanted to put some sort of write-up together for House Laus so that there is some level of continuity if the territory is referenced:
// HOUSE LAUS
Despite its army being ruined in the War of Seals and the Marquess Erik killed by Roy's army, Laus remained a prominent territory in the Lycian League. Its central location among the various marches of the league contribute to its status as a major economic center, which Erik's successor exploited to protect the march from its rivals. With the power to considerably damage the prosperity of most other Lycian marches, Laus continued to be a power player in Lycian politics, with Ostia, Pherae, and Badon as its chief political rivals.
However, Laus' betrayals against Lycia remained a stain on its reputation for the hundred years after its defeat in battle against Roy. Although it had regained its status among the other Lycian marches in the century since the war, the selfish political moves by the predecessors of the Laus marquessate remains a sensitive topic.
Day Zero minus 19 years
Lord Reynert, the heir to the Laus marquessate, unexpectedly marries one of his maids, Melinda. Days later, the couple announces that they have a child. Although there is no quantified proof, the Laus nobility suspect that their child is illegitimate. A move to investigate the couple's background prior to marriage was blocked by Reynert's brother Hannes, the son of the marquess and the matter remains a whispered rumor.
The marriage drew attention among the Lycian houses and was even noted in Bern and Etruria for the rarity of a noble to marry a commoner.
Day Zero minus 18 years
Lady Melinda and her sister-in-law Anita, wife of Hannes, are assassinated in the aftermath of an explosion. It is believed that the motive was dissent for Anita's commoner background and that Anita was killed as a result of Hannes' cover-up. However, investigation fails to uncover the culprit.
Day Zero minus 15 years
The Marquess Laus dies of illness. Although Reynert was to inherit the throne, Hannes ascends the marquessate at Reynert's request. Marquess Hannes names his son Lucian as his heir, making Reynert and his daughter Cecily the second and third-in-line, respectively.
Day Zero minus 2 years
The reorganization of the Lycian League into an empire and the appointment of the Emperor of Lycia generates uncertainty among the Lausian nobility, out of concern for how Ostia could wield its new influence over Laus. Despite this, Marquess Hannes supports the Emperor's rise to power.
Lady Cecily travels to Etruria to pursue personal studies.
Day Zero minus 1 year
The ending of the trade agreements between Lycia and Etruria deals a blow to Laus' economy, but it strengthens Laus' influence over its neighbors, namely Worde, Ryerde, and Thria, through an agreement that lowered tariffs to the marches. However, since the Church of Sanctity is based in Thria, the Thrian march was the most resistant to Laus' political strides. As tariffs towards Thria is higher than the other involved marches, it created the unintended side-effect of cementing the Church's influence over its citizens, since the less devout migrated to the neighboring marches to profit from the more favorable prices of imported goods from Laus.
Day Zero minus 9 months
The Laus marquessate announces its enforcement of the ban on dark and anima magic, also known as the Sanctity laws. Persecution of mages and magical scholars in Laus begins.
Day Zero
The Lausian army participates in the invasion of Etruria under the command of Lord Reynert, sweeping from the southern border to the provinces north of the capital Aquleia to cut off Etrurian reinforcements. The maneuver places the Lausian army on an interception course with Etrurian refugees. Surviving refugees claim war crimes were committed against the citizens, though evidence of such were scarce and Lord Reynert claims to be unaware of the existence of the crimes.
Day Zero plus 1 month
Lady Cecily returns to Laus under Lycian escort. Her time within hostile territory draws suspicion of her allegiances, though no proof of heresy or traitorous depositions could be determined.
Day Zero plus 2 months
With the capitulation of the Etrurian monarchy, Reynert's army returnes to the Lausian march. The Laus marquessate reiterates its enforcement of the Sanctity laws against practicing mages and magical scholars. Lady Cecily, on behalf of Laus, reaches out to the new Lycian marches for political alliances.
The Eight Republics begin operations in opposition to the marquessate's decision within Laus, smuggling tomes and refugees in and out of the city.
Day Zero plus 6 months
Lady Cecily survives an attempt on her life while traveling to a meeting in Badon. Although it created tension between Laus and Badon, Cecily insists that an attack on a foreign dignitary should only serve as an indication that Badon must invest in providing better security for its people. With her insistence, the incident not surmount to any political pressure on Badon and the planned meeting adjourned without further complications.
// HOUSE LAUS
Despite its army being ruined in the War of Seals and the Marquess Erik killed by Roy's army, Laus remained a prominent territory in the Lycian League. Its central location among the various marches of the league contribute to its status as a major economic center, which Erik's successor exploited to protect the march from its rivals. With the power to considerably damage the prosperity of most other Lycian marches, Laus continued to be a power player in Lycian politics, with Ostia, Pherae, and Badon as its chief political rivals.
However, Laus' betrayals against Lycia remained a stain on its reputation for the hundred years after its defeat in battle against Roy. Although it had regained its status among the other Lycian marches in the century since the war, the selfish political moves by the predecessors of the Laus marquessate remains a sensitive topic.
Day Zero minus 19 years
Lord Reynert, the heir to the Laus marquessate, unexpectedly marries one of his maids, Melinda. Days later, the couple announces that they have a child. Although there is no quantified proof, the Laus nobility suspect that their child is illegitimate. A move to investigate the couple's background prior to marriage was blocked by Reynert's brother Hannes, the son of the marquess and the matter remains a whispered rumor.
The marriage drew attention among the Lycian houses and was even noted in Bern and Etruria for the rarity of a noble to marry a commoner.
Day Zero minus 18 years
Lady Melinda and her sister-in-law Anita, wife of Hannes, are assassinated in the aftermath of an explosion. It is believed that the motive was dissent for Anita's commoner background and that Anita was killed as a result of Hannes' cover-up. However, investigation fails to uncover the culprit.
Day Zero minus 15 years
The Marquess Laus dies of illness. Although Reynert was to inherit the throne, Hannes ascends the marquessate at Reynert's request. Marquess Hannes names his son Lucian as his heir, making Reynert and his daughter Cecily the second and third-in-line, respectively.
Day Zero minus 2 years
The reorganization of the Lycian League into an empire and the appointment of the Emperor of Lycia generates uncertainty among the Lausian nobility, out of concern for how Ostia could wield its new influence over Laus. Despite this, Marquess Hannes supports the Emperor's rise to power.
Lady Cecily travels to Etruria to pursue personal studies.
Day Zero minus 1 year
The ending of the trade agreements between Lycia and Etruria deals a blow to Laus' economy, but it strengthens Laus' influence over its neighbors, namely Worde, Ryerde, and Thria, through an agreement that lowered tariffs to the marches. However, since the Church of Sanctity is based in Thria, the Thrian march was the most resistant to Laus' political strides. As tariffs towards Thria is higher than the other involved marches, it created the unintended side-effect of cementing the Church's influence over its citizens, since the less devout migrated to the neighboring marches to profit from the more favorable prices of imported goods from Laus.
Day Zero minus 9 months
The Laus marquessate announces its enforcement of the ban on dark and anima magic, also known as the Sanctity laws. Persecution of mages and magical scholars in Laus begins.
Day Zero
The Lausian army participates in the invasion of Etruria under the command of Lord Reynert, sweeping from the southern border to the provinces north of the capital Aquleia to cut off Etrurian reinforcements. The maneuver places the Lausian army on an interception course with Etrurian refugees. Surviving refugees claim war crimes were committed against the citizens, though evidence of such were scarce and Lord Reynert claims to be unaware of the existence of the crimes.
Day Zero plus 1 month
Lady Cecily returns to Laus under Lycian escort. Her time within hostile territory draws suspicion of her allegiances, though no proof of heresy or traitorous depositions could be determined.
Day Zero plus 2 months
With the capitulation of the Etrurian monarchy, Reynert's army returnes to the Lausian march. The Laus marquessate reiterates its enforcement of the Sanctity laws against practicing mages and magical scholars. Lady Cecily, on behalf of Laus, reaches out to the new Lycian marches for political alliances.
The Eight Republics begin operations in opposition to the marquessate's decision within Laus, smuggling tomes and refugees in and out of the city.
Day Zero plus 6 months
Lady Cecily survives an attempt on her life while traveling to a meeting in Badon. Although it created tension between Laus and Badon, Cecily insists that an attack on a foreign dignitary should only serve as an indication that Badon must invest in providing better security for its people. With her insistence, the incident not surmount to any political pressure on Badon and the planned meeting adjourned without further complications.
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Insurrection - Lady Cecilia "Cecily" of Laus, third in line to the Laus marquessate