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.