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 | 201 Million (as of 10 Oct 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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Geography
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.
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
- 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.
Military
- [Royal Army of Listeneisse (RAL)]
- [Royal Air Force Listeneisse (RAFL)]
- [Royal Navy of Listeneisse (RNL)]
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 Factbook Entries - The latest domestic events of the realm. (A good source of information, but please create new RP threads outside of this.)
- 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!)
- 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. See Help arrives in Alvés-Navlan, Temporary government in Flankia (The Antrium Beacon-Times Online). (Of particular interest to IDU and UN IRCO members.)
- 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.
- Interregional Football Tournament Proposed - an invitation to compete by the IDU.
- Military Trainings in Van Luxemburg, Other Nations invited (Open) - various joint military exercises. Listeneisse would like some overseas experience.
