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Dits Martian was a land defined by its marshy, swamp-like terrain—a challenging environment for agriculture, which was the primary source of wealth in medieval Europe. The traditional feudal structure dictated strict hierarchies, dictating to peasants where they could farm, how much tax they owed, and the military obligations to their overlords. In stark contrast, the marsh residents, “the Marsh people,” were inherently difficult to control. Their unique geography endowed them with the ability to manipulate waterways, leveraging them as defensive mechanisms against potential attackers.