Historically, there were some weird and wonderful Principalities in Germany, and one can have great fun with naming your own pet principality - the web abounds with imagini - nations such as Schleswig - Beerstein, Holstein - Pils, Saxe - Thunderhausen, etc. Check out http://www.thewartourist.com/principalities.html for more info.
Artistic scope also arises from the historical political setup - a Holy Roman 'Emperor', in practice hereditary but in theory elected by Electors who were all but independent. Some of these were Bishops of Church domains such as Mainz and Cologne - these were the 'Spiritual Electors'.
Artistic scope also arises from the historical political setup - a Holy Roman 'Emperor', in practice hereditary but in theory elected by Electors who were all but independent. Some of these were Bishops of Church domains such as Mainz and Cologne - these were the 'Spiritual Electors'.
