Albigensia
“Le trésor cathar.”
The Cathar treasure, that lead to the revitalisation of the gnostic sect. The gnostic sect which just so happened to line up with the atlantean philosophies as the oceanic empire went about reforming its outposts and seizing control of the surrounding landmasses.
When this hidden treasure was discovered by the soldiers laying siege to the southern borders, it was quickly seized upon as a valuable tool. The tomes harmonies rang with the harmonies of some of their martyrs chronicles. When diplomatic envoys came to demand accession of the land as well as the blood price for the insolence of the French monarchies choice to slay the Atlantean soldiers, the tome proved a valuable method for integrating the people with a pre-existing belief structure that worked for both the locals and the overlords.
These days, Albigensia is known for its vineyards, and being one of the major connective hubs from continental europe to Atlantis. The Cathedral of the archbishop of Albi is a sight to behold, as the astronomical organ lit up the cathedral in sorcerous light.
Of course, they are and always have been an Atlantean Colony. Though some local names remain, and the “bonhommes” are still called such, little remains of the original occitanian or even french language. Atlantis binds them with restrictive policies of trade, ensuring that they get veto in any major trade dealings with outside nations. Many of the workers on the vineyards have so called “Swiss keys” implanted, allowing them to harvest quick and hard to ensure the perfect ripeness. These, and cybertech implants are more common in general in Albigensia, due to the prohibition of magitech to citizens of Altantean Viceroys not citizens directly to the Rulers of Atlantis.
