The Grand Duchy of Disorganized Ski Bums is a nation located in the Alps sharing a border with Switzerland, Italy, France, and Germany. It Occupies most of the former land of Switzerland and all of the former land possessed by Austria. In addition, it occupies what was formerly the northern part of Italy and a sliver of Eastern France, including Chamonix. Nearly the entire alps are under Disorganized Ski Bums' rule. It's government is an Elected Imperial System, a unique system which Disorganized Ski Bums was the first to invent. Traditionally, it is a very militaristic nation, having over the years been involved in countless wars, mostly with neighboring Alpine nations.

History

Founding

Disorganized Ski Bums was founded by Remar Halzifar, widely known as Remar the Brave, in 1156. During the Second Crusade, in 1147, Remar, only 19 at the time, fought under future Holy Roman Emperor Frederick I in the forces of Conrad III. Despite his youth, Remar quickly emerged as an outstanding fighter, with both physical skills and a tactical mind. He quickly rose to become the unquestioned leader of a group of soldiers from and around his home village near present-day Innsbruck. Although the campaign was a failure, by its end Remar had distinguished himself with his excellent leadership and astounding bravery, which some even claimed was foolish, so much so that Frederick himself commended the young fighter.

When the crusade was over, Remar returned to his village, but he was not forgotten by Frederick. Shortly after Frederick became Holy Roman Emperor in 1155, on February 7, 1156, Frederick rewarded Remar by awarding him a Duchy in the Eastern Alps and a position on the council of princes.