Hohenzollern Rule of Brandenburg

When the Hohenzollerns acquired the March of Brandenburg in 1411 the state had a long history of being very loosely governed under Wittelsbach and Luxembourg overlords. Local nobility, clergy and the city councils have grown used to being left to their own devices. Robber barons and lawlessness are prevalent in many parts of the realm.\n\nOur dynasty has had some success in curtailing the power of the Nobility and the Burghers, often turning their strongholds into rubble in the process. We are, however, still far from the undisputed masters of these lands. Recently even the clergy, common in all parts of our administration, seem to be working against us. If we are to avoid becoming just another temporary dynasty in this region we must strongly assert our authority and build a government apparatus that we can trust.