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, French (regional) |
Leader | King Parzival XIV |
Population | 130 Million (as of 29 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 (alongside the usual Harry Potter displays), 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.
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Regions
The original provinces of the Kingdom of Listeneisse were the areas around Castle Carbonek and the Isle of Joy. Galafort was allied to the Kingdom long ago, and was a land Joseph of Arimathea travelled through even before settling in Listeneisse.
Centuries ago, the Duchy of the Western Isles was added, but until very recently, it was always considered the 'new' part of the realm. Protecting the Western Isles was at the heart of the Kingdom's decision to focus more on its Royal Navy.
Three new French-speaking regions were added to the Kingdom of Listeneisse since the dissolution of the adjacent state of USSM. First was the admission of Bas Chanticleer and Canardia as Crown provinces. Thereafter followed the absorption of Haut Chanticleer.
Old Provinces (English-speaking)
Royal Demesne - Ruled directly by the King
- Listeneisse (Castle Carbonek, Isle of Joy)
- Perilous Forest (Castle of the Galleys, Longtown)
Noble Demesne - Infeudated to the King
- Duchy of Galafort (Galafort)
- Duchy of the Western Isles (Oriande, Island of the Elephants)
New Provinces (French-speaking)
Crown Provinces - Ruled by the King through Crown-appointed local authorities
- Canardia - 6 Million
- Bas Chanticleer - 5 Million
- Haut Chanticleer - 7 Million
Religion
Traditional faith is meanwhile represented by the Church of Listeneisse, a Christian faith with deep reverence for the Holy Grail as the symbol of spiritual renewal. A New Age 'universalist' minister, Rev. Josephus White, has been popularly altering the traditional Christian worship of the people, and has even been welcomed by the King in Royal Audience. He preaches of a philosphy called "All-in-All," and besides his television and radio programmes, has a prophetic dream interpretation telephone hotline and website.
UN Participation
The small, growing nation has become very active in UN affairs.
- Sir Nasciens d'Hermitage is the UN Ambassador for Listeneisse and Regional UN Delegate for Warzone of the Defenders. He also sits on the Board of Trustees for the local chapter of UNA-Listeneisse.
- UNA-Listeneisse is the local United Nations Association (UNA) chapter. Princess Amide d'Galis is the Executive Director.
Fact Book
- Kingdom of Listeneisse, TO&E - Also provides day-to-day defense and economic analysis.
Press Releases & Articles
- Listeneisse Accepts Referendum by Breakaway Republics - New Provinces added from former USSM (Bas Chanticleeria, pop. 5 million & Canardia, pop. 6 million, 1 Oct 2005)' see also Listeneisse Factbook.
- Bombs Wrack Microrooster 29 Sep 2005 (Listeneisse Times-Herald)
- Plague Cure Only for Rich? (Listeneisse Times-Herald)
- Grey Nuns Welcome in Groot Gouda and ULF Protectorate (Listeneisse Times-Herald)
- Cloning Feather-Bellied Questing Beasts for Cancer Research (Listeneisse Times-Herald)
- NBC Reconnaissance Vehicles - Monitoring against NBC attacks.
- UNA-Listeneisse Chapter House Opens (Gov't Press Release, in II)
- Perilous Forest No Longer in Peril (Gov't Press Release)
Current Roleplaying
OOC: Listeneisse is quite a roleplaying-based state. There are a number of independent and semi-interlocking plots going on at all times. Links will try to point to entry points for those trying to follow what's going on, or to current status of the plot.
- Kingdom of Listeneisse: Current Events & TO&E - The latest domestic events of the realm. (A good source of information, but please create new RP threads outside of this.)
- BOMBS WRACK MICROROOSTER! GOVERNMENT IN CHAOS! - Prince Kardiez is dispatched, along with Grail Templars, law enforcement officers and military police battalions to investigate the devastation of a nearby state's governmental collapse. (International Incidents)
- Gala Opening of UNA Chapter in Listeneisse - Princess Amide d'Galis, Executive Director of the new UNA-Listeneisse chapter, hosts a formal reception and celebration. Delegations from Enn, the Texan Hotrodders, and Ausserland have already arrived. (UN Delegates, UN Members and UN-interested parties welcome.)
- Listeniesse Offers Humanitarian Aid in response to the refugee crisis in the IDU and Mikitivity's call for Relief Supplies Needed in American Federalist - Our Venerable Mother Mary Elaine Sarrasinte of the Order of Grey Nuns sent dozens of nuns throughout the affected states in the IDU to undertake relief work. Their work in the former ULF (now a protectorate of Groot Gouda) was recently featured in an article in the Listeneisse Times-Herald. Additional humanitarian relief workers from the White Monks and Grail Templars have also reached the affected regions. (Of particular interest to IDU and UN IRCO members.)
- Conference to get your foot in the door - Sir Eliazar, a member of the KOTHG, attends a rather intriguing and dangerous conference in the state of Otares. (This is Otares' plot, and I strongly suggest interested parties read from the beginning and even TG Otares before randomly dropping in. It's very cool, but very intricate.)
- Another Red Cross? - Abbott J. D. Omnisterra of the Order of White Monks (OWM) investigates a plan to create another Red Cross agency, apart from the UN IRCO.