Listeneisse
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| Motto: "I Seek the Holy Grail" | |
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| Region | Warzone of the Defenders[1] |
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| Capital | Castle Carbonek |
| Official Language(s) | English, Arimaic |
| Leader | King Parzival XIV |
| Population | 14 Million (as of 5 Sep 2005) |
| Currency | Librum |
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The ancient Kingdom of Listeneisse was founded long ago in a hidden area of the world by Joseph of Arimathea and his followers. It became the homeland for the Holy Grail. Many said that it could not be reached except by the grace of God.
Once the Holy Grail departed the world, ascending to the hereafter with King Galahad I of Sarras, the purpose for Listeneisse changed radically. It was no longer the place where the actual Grail was kept, but its holy, solemn traditions and secret rites continued.
Over the centuries, Listeneisse has been challenged, and has failed to adopt to the modernistic traditions of a 'secular democracy,' preferring its theocratic aristocratic hereditary monarchy. The lineage of the followers of Joseph of Arimathea, and the bloodlines of the Grail Companions and Grail Knights who achieved the Quest of the Holy Grail, are paramount to national identity and key to one's life-long religious devotion.
The kingdom is not isolationalist though. Now, without the Grail to safeguard zealotously, many visitors are welcome to Listeneisse. There is a great burgeoning of Tourism. Most bookstores are packed with whole sections about the Grail, gift shops sell replicas of the chalice of all shapes, sizes, and artistic qualities, and tourists eager to see the miracles of the Chapel Perilous and the wild Questing Beast come from all over the globe.
The country is highly militaristic. Many seek to destroy this 'hidden kingdom,' either out of spite for religion, or because they adhere to religions opposed, or at least, are percieved to be opposed, to the faith of the Grail Kingdom.
UN Activities
The small, growing nation has become very active in UN affairs.
- Listeneisse has taken stands on a range of issues, mostly revolving around arms control.
- It has actively campaigned against a proposed repeal of banned chemical weapons.
- It has drafted legislation for a Chemical Weapons Compliance Commission (CWCC)
- It has also participated in discussions of such diverse topics as data media formats, and provided language for provisions which may be adopted in future resolutions.
It is also participating in, or interestedly monitoring the activities of UN Committees, including,
- United Nations Association, which seeks to promote the goals and activities of the UN (UN Association (UNA) Forum). Listeneisse recently became a member (05 Sep 2005). A gala opening of the UNA chapter house is planned shortly.
- UN Committee on Illicit Arms Trafficking, which deals with international control of small arms and munitions (UN Committee on Illicit Arms Trafficking Forum).
- The Pretenama Panel (TPP), which deals with cases of genocide (The Pretenama Panel Forum)
Fact Book
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