Bakony, Budapest & Northern Hills

At last, Buda & Pest.

Both were wrecked considerably in attacks from the Ottomans, but also during the 30 Years War, taking place just before the time of my world's game play.  Both cities are under the control of the Ottomans and will remain so for many decades yet, before recovered by the Hapsburgs (or perhaps some player party).

The Danube valley here forms an important trading passage, called the "Danube Bend."  In points, the river flows through a narrow gorge flanked by hills, provided a natural passage connecting the Great Hungarian Plain with the Transdanubian region of Vienna.  All along the banks of these type-1 hexes are fortifications and castles, protecting the west from the east while maintaining control over the considerable river traffic.

The Ottoman's control the south bank of the river west of Esztergom, while the Hapsburg-Hungarian kingdom controls the north.  The three provinces of Budapest, Bakony and Northern Hills are all part of the Ottoman Empire, which I'll be leaving behind soon enough.