Listeneisse
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| Flag of Listeneisse | |
| 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; Cymraeg, French, Gaelic (regional); Arimaic (religious, ceremonial) |
| Leader | King Parzival XIV |
| Population | 1.017 Billion (as of 22 Feb 2006) |
| Currency | Librum |
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The Kingdom of Listeneisse
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 zealously, 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 used to be highly militaristic. Many sought to destroy this 'hidden kingdom,' either out of spite for religion, or because they adhered to religions opposed, or at least, are percieved to be opposed, to the faith of the Grail Kingdom. However, the nation recently went through a drastic reduction of military forces, disbanding 90% of its long-standing Army Reserve.
Geography
Economy
- Listeneisse Economy -- Background and articles.
- Listeneisse Factbook -- see for latest economic information.
Religion
Traditional faith is represented by the Church of Listeneisse, a Christian faith with deep reverence for the Holy Grail as the symbol of spiritual renewal. It uses the language of Aramaic in its high ceremonies. It is also state-sponsored; the government sets aside a 'tithing' (a tenth of all tax revenues) to grant to the religion.
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.
Religion in the French-speaking regions was ostensibly Catholic, but years of neglect under the rule of the USSM has greatly diminished the religious institutions of these areas. The Church of Listeneisse, while respectful of the differences between the faiths, is heavily recruiting and overtly trying to covert failing churches to the state religion. Some are choosing to convert either for welcome difference of doctrine or for financial viability, while others prefer to keep to their separate ways.
Religion in the Gaelic north was a stern form of Protestantism.
- Religious Orders: White Monks, Grey Nuns, and the Grail Templars - UN IRCO
UN Participation
The nation has been 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
- Listeneisse Factbook - provides day-to-day policy, economic, and defense analysis.
- Kingdom of Listeneisse, TO&E - For the Order of Battle of Listeneisse. Also had provided day-to-day defense and economic analysis, but updates since moved to Factbook.
Government
The government of the Kingdom of Listeneisse is a feudal, theocratic hereditary monarchy.
This means:
- Monarchy: It is ruled by a King.
- Hereditary: The king is chosen from the descendents of the Kinsmen of the Holy Grail -- the followers of Joseph of Arimathea, who brought the sacred chalice of the Last Supper to the realm and safeguarded its secrets. The king must be a lineage descendent of those followers, and the heir is usually directly related to the present monarch. It is not necessarily directly lineal. There are different related families involved. Some have more distant but just as ancient right of claims.
- Feudal: It requires government military service. This applies to the aristocracy as well as commoners. Regional nobles and knights must offer years of military service. Commoners are subject to a draft.
- Theocratic: includes the national Church of Listeneisse as part of the government. Which means it is a Christian nation by government formation and policy. The King is also the recognized head of the Church, but it is governed by the Archbishop, who is also the spiritual advisor and confessor of the King, as well as a member of the Privy Council.
Government Information
- Royal Government of Listeneisse - structure and programmes
- Laws of Listeneisse - jurisdictions, codes and cases
Military
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)
- 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 Factbook Entries - The latest domestic events of the realm. (A good source of information, but please create new RP threads outside of this.)
- Baranxtuan New Year - Interfaith Council - Representatives from the Church of Listeneisse, including the Archbishop himself, arrive in Baranxtu for their new year religious celebration.
- Right-Wing Rebellion in People's Republic of Kilani (MT, Open) - Civil war erupts in Kilani, requiring UN Peacekeepers and UN International Red Cross Organization (IRCO) Requests for Aid.
- A Stranded Battlecruiser -- Request For Comments (MT) - Mr. Tristan Straussburg, Director of Engineering, Castle of the Galleys Shipwrights, Ltd., Kingdom of Listeneisse, tried but failed to sell a new design of guided missile battlecruiser to the nation of Tarlag. Now, they hope to see if they can attract buyers to a revised design, and have opened the plans for the vessel up for comments by other navies and naval architects.
- MILEX VL '05 (Closed) - A military exercise of hundreds of thousands of troops hosted in Van Luxemburg, with a total of 8 participating nations. This is Listeneisse's first overseas military exercize in modern history. (Closed to new participants, but please read! Original thread was here: Military Trainings in Van Luxemburg, Other Nations invited)
- 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.)
- Interregional Football Tournament Proposed - an invitation to compete by the IDU.
