Herulia
The Heruli inhabit this state, a former horde people in fact. In something that resembles OTL Hungarians, these raiders and looters found that the life of a settled people was much preferred. That does not mean they are peaceful, they are still highly aggressive. Due to this however, they are without many friends or allies, all of their neighbors pretty much hate them. This has created a stalemate situation. The Heruli cannot defeat their opponents and grow, yet neither can they be defeated themselves.
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Burgundia
The Burgundian folk have a long history of surviving against the odds. With numerous incursions from both the southern Alba Longans and the eastern Thuringians, the mountains of Burgundy protected them and have allowed the nation to hold the line for a long time. For this, they have the respect and admiration of the nations furhter west, who would surely be conquered by now if it wasn't for Burgundy. And, not surprisingly, their would-be invaders are not exactly pleased their expeditions always fail.
Thuringia
A religious state of all things, a theocracy, the Thuringians are rather militaristic towards all who do not share their beliefs. They worship the Danube, and have a rich pantheon of traditions and ceremonies built up around the fact. Their leader is said to be the avatar of the river herself, and chooses their successor personally. This state is additionally odd in the fact that positions of power are split rather evenly between men and women, with little to no gender prejudice. They have enemies to either side, though both Alba Longa and Saxony (name pending) are stout allies to Thuringia.