Little India

Little India
Region: The Divine Imperium of New Italy Motto: "Philosophum non facit barba" Map: No official maps have yet been printed Official Language(s): Latin for official government and Sovereign purposes, English for day-to-day use. Both use the Tengwar writing system Capital: The Exalted Princedom and White City of Ihayel Population: Approx. 1.5 billion Currency: Rupee Government: Constitutional monarchical octarchy with a High King, and three legislative houses, combined making The Sovereign Congress of the United Kingdoms of Little India - [The House of Representatives; The Senate; The High Council of Kings] Leader: His Most Serene Imperial Highness, Ethamar Nandarniol Ithilanorus, By the Grace of God, to the Glory of the Goddess: Holy Emperor, Supreme Commander-In-Chief and Lord Chief Justice of the Divine Imperium of New Italy; High King of the Eldorati; Patriarch and Viceroy of the House of Vís; Sovereign Lord of the River Princes; Grand Duke of the Houses of Orange and Namaz; Prince Primate of Jutland and Heir of New Denmark; Keeper of the Star of the East; Defender of the Light Current Era: Ethamanian Era National Anthem "May Heaven Smile Upon the Lord of Little India, the Lord of Light"
Stats: NSEconomy Pipian XML

Part of the factbook of Little India.

NationStates Profile

The High Kingdom and Holy Empire of Little India

Philosophum non facit barba

Categorisation

• UN Catagory: Inoffensive Centrist Democracy
• Civil Rights: Average
• Economy: Good
• Political Freedoms: Below Average
• Region: New Italy (founder)

General Information

The High Kingdom and Holy Empire of Little India is a massive, safe nation, notable for its compulsory military service. Its compassionate, hard-working population of 1.286 billion have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Public Transport, and the Environment. The average income tax rate is 87%, and even higher for the wealthy. A robust private sector is dominated by the Information Technology industry.

Major cities shut down as their local sports team takes to the field every day, shanty towns are forming in the suburbs of major cities, graffiti artists spend lengthy periods of time in jail, and there is now a private sector based on doomsday devices (Little India has found 1 easter eggs). Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Little India's national animal is the Pilau, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the Rupee.

(From September 21st 2005)

Forms

Official Form: IVNCTVS REGNI VERVNA, PARRLAY, IMRATHON, ELENI, TVLPAS, FRIDA, PROTEA ET NOROHARN, GRANDIS PRINCIPALIS ET ALBVS URBI IHAYEL, MAGNVM DVXI VÍS ET EXCELLO REGNVM ALIQVANTVLVS INDIÆ

Conventional Short Form: EXCELLO REGNVM ALIQVANTVLVS INDIÆ

Local Long Form: The United Kingdoms of Veruna, Parrlay, Imrathon, Eleni, Tulpas, Frida, Protea and Noroharn, The Exalted Princedom of Ihayel, the Grand Duchy of Vís and the High Kingdom of Little India

Local Short Form: Little India

History

Ancient History

Founded more than 40,000 years ago, The High Kingdom and Holy Empire of Little India was built to the designs of the Lord Ithilanor, first High King, and Saviour of the Little Indian people.

After living as slaves to the Diboran Visigothic Princes for millennia beyond count, the people now known as the Little Indians looked to an inspiring young immortal Prince: Ithilanor. The scion and last living member of the Noble and Most Ancient House of Vís, Ithilanor pleaded with the Chief Prince of Dibora to free his people from slavery.

Lord Metacé, Sovereign Prince of Dibora, denied Ithilanor the right to lead his people to freedom. The Little Indians were at the time building a new palace for Metacé, along with a Pantheon and a parade ground with giant statues of the thirteen Princes.

Despite the oppression and the refusal of freedom, the people continued to work, but built in secret a fleet of white ships. Chief of these ships was the ship of Ithilanor, with a swan-head prow and a sail woven with silver thread.

The Beginning of Freedom

Again, Ithilanor pleaded with Metacé for freedom, and again it was denied. Ithilanor is reputed to have then cursed Metacé and all of Dibora. Leading the people away in the boats in the middle of the night, Ithilanor and his fleet of a thousand white ships were blown by gentle winds for thousands of miles to the East. After exactly sixty five days at sea, the White Fleet sailed through the Yaranin, the towering cliffs that guarded the entrance into the Great Bay. Ahead was a perfectly flat island, surrounded by a continent, surrounded by sea and encircling cliffs. This island is where the people settled. Eight kingdoms were founded: Veruna, Parrlay, Imrathon, Eleni, Tulpas, Frida, Protea and Noroharn, each with a separate King. Ithilanor was crowned King of Noroharn, and High King of all Little India, as the island was called. The capital city was named Ihayel, the city of Light, and gradually grew to become so large that it was given Principality status, with Ithilanor as Grand Prince and High King over it. Walls were built around Little India also - depsite being a peaceful people, they felt it necessary in order to protect themselves.

After five years of peace, the government was strong, and the treasury was overflowing - not through overtaxation though. However, a fleet of Diboran ships was sent to find the Little Indians and return them to Dibora, and sieze the sovereignty of their lands. A single ship floated through the Yaranin, and landed at the port of Silbréa outside the walls of Little India. A small crew were taken into the city, and the newly built White Tower of Ithilanor, where they were to be judged by the High King and the Council of Kings. Inadequate records have survived to give a full and accurate account of what happened, but the High King was shot dead as he sat in the High Throne. He was succeeded by his only child, Donna , the Crown Princess of Little India and Regent of Noroharn. She became High Queen Donna I in the summer of year V of Little Indian independence.

High Queen Donna ruled for twelve years, until Lord Andaer, her husband, died. Grief stricken, she threw herself from the terrace of the White Tower, and landed on the white marble three and a half thousand feet below.

Since High Queen Donna I, there have been one thousand, nine hundred and ninety seven rulers. The current High King is High King Ithilanor II who succeeded the throne upon the death of His mother, High Queen Ainathiel on the first day of year 40,000 of Little Indian independence.

His Coronation took place immediately, despite the traditions regulating such ceremonies - see Religion - as the Cardinals of Little India felt it symbolic that the 2000th sovereign should be crowned on the first day of the 40,000th year of Little Indian history.

High King Ithilanor has ruled for forty nine years, and at only fifty-four years of age, is approaching His Golden Jubilee.

Recent Developments

Home Developments

A statement has been released from the Palace today, stating that Donna, the youngest child and only daughter of the High King and Lady Representative of Noroharn, is to be initiated as Crown Princess.

Due to take place in the Pantheon next year, the investiture will include the Princess' ordination as Chief Priestess of the Rolls, making Her the most senior religious figure in the land after the High King.

At 29, this position is one that Donna has worked for all of Her life. And it has not been forthcoming. Having sat on the High COuncil of Kings since the age of 9, Her Highness is said to be "overjoyed" at the appointment, and "thrilled" that She can now occupy the Crown Prince's Throne beside Her Father in Council meetings. It is unknown whether Caunidhrenen or Landathradon will sit in Her place as representative for Noroharn.

The investiture will also include a Parade and a festival, and the High King is said to be thinking of making the day a national holiday.

Foreign Affair Developments

Government

Upon the foundaton of Little India, the High King Ithilanor developed a new political system, to allow the nation to be ruled fairly. Three legislative houses were established. From lowest to highest, The House of Representatives, the Senate, and the High Council of Kings.

Ithilanor divided the nation into ten separate countries - eight Kingdoms, a Grand Duchy and a Principality. It has been remarked that this system of Government was established to completely differentiate the Little Indian nation from the Diboran realms where they had spent countless years in servitude. Some cynical historians have proclaimed that Ithilanor developed this system so that the ruler of the country, the High King, held a loftier, more divine title than that of the Diboran Princes. This theory is flawed, however, as Ithilanor almost certainly did not create the position of "High King" for Himself, but is said to have wanted one of the seven Kings to be elected to the post after a designated number of years, only being awarded the title posthumously, after the Senate and the High Council of Kings agreed that His Daughter should rule as High Queen. Ithilanor did not rule in the sense that the High King rules today, and sat simply as a Chairman for the High Council of Kings. Holding no real authority, Ithilanor was granted the deciding vote in case of an unresolved issue.

Political Subdivisions

The High Kingdom of Little India is divided into ten main political provinces.

1. The Kingdom of Veruna

2. The Kingdom of Parrlay

3. The Kingdom of Imrathon

4. The Kingdom of Eleni

5. The Kingdom of Tulpas

6. The Kingdom of Frida

7. The Kingdom of Protea

8. The Kingdom of Noroharn

9. The Grand Duchy of Vís

10. The Exalted Princedom and White City of Ihayel

Each of the above Provinces have ten electoral districts, the most notable of each being the capital city (see Vital Statistics). Each district has its own unique postal identity. The Province has it's own alphabetical identity, which is followed by a numerical identity for the district. There then follows a four digit number that indicates where in the district the address is. The notable exception to this rule is the city of Ihayel. There are eleven electoral districts, one for each level of the city. The city has its alphabetical postal identity, then a number for the level of the city, and a number for the postition in the level of the address. For example, a house in the eleventh level of the city would have the post code: EPI2:45 The twelfth level has the numerical identity "1", and each different section of the Sovereign Palace has it's own two digit number. The address of the High King is as follows:

FAO

His Most Serene Imperial Highness

Ethamar, High King of Little India

The Sovereign Palace

Ihayel

EPI1:01

Legislative Houses

The House of Representatives

With 900 seats, the House of Representatives is the lowest but largest legislative House in Little India. It is comprised of popularly elected members from each of the separate divisions of the High Kingdom: 100 from each Kingdom (800); 50 from the Grand Duchy of Vís (50); and 50 from the Exalted Princedom of Ihayel (50); equating 900 total members. The head of this body is the Viceroy, who is appointed by the High King upon an election in the House.

The Senate

With 45 seats, the Senate is the second largest and second most powerful House. Like the House of Representatives, it is comprised of popularly elected members from each of the divisions of Little India: 5 from each Kingdom (40); 2 from the Grand Duchy of Vís (2), and 2 from the Exalted Princedom of Ihayel (2). A special seat is also designated for the Sovereign (the High King) or His Represenatative. Legislation passed in the House of Represenatatives must be passed in the Senate before it can pass to the High Council of Kings. The head of this body is the Chancellor, who serves as Head of Government, and, like in the House, is appointed by the Sovereign after a vote within the Senate.

The High Council of Kings

With only 8 seats (plus one for the Sovereign or a Regent), the High Council of Kings is the smallest but most powerful branch of Little Indian legislature. The King or Queen of each Kingdom of Little India sits on the Council, and the Sovereign must also sit. As the King or Queen of Noroharn traditionally holds the title of High King, Grand Duke of Vís and Exalted Prince of Ihayel, the Sovereign's oldest child sits on the council for Noroharn. The Sovereign is sent as the represenatative for Vís and Ihayel. All legislation passed in the Senate must receive a simple majority vote in the Council, but the Sovereign must also agree to the Legislation. If the Sovereign disagrees with the legislation, it must be sent back to the House of Representatives to be altered.

The High Consitution of the Sovereign People of the United Kingdoms of Little India

The consitution of Little India was adopted Andar/1/107:3/2 (see below, Calendar of Little India section).

Written almost entirely by the High King, the constitution moved power away from the throne and towards the people. Awarding many political freedoms and human rights, the consitution has been law for over 40,000 years.

A full copy of the constitution can be found here.

The Official Census of the Peoples of the United Kingdoms of Little India

The Sovereign Census of Little India takes place every nine years, and all inhabitants of Little India are required to complete the census. Below are some basic statistics of Little India. A copy of the full census can be found here

Vital Statistics

Capital: The Exalted Princedom and Great White City of Ihayel

Total Population: approx 1.5 billion

Total Area: x million square miles

Population

Total Population: est 1.5 billion

Unemployment: 13%

Immigrant Population: 23%

of which

• Refugees: 65%

of which

• New Italian: 74%
• Worldwide: 26%

The Kingdom of Veruna

Capital: The Royal City of Alinil

Population: est 100 million

Area: 1,000,000 sq mi

Postal Code Base: VR

The Kingdom of Parrlay

Capital: The Royal City of Morinil

Population: est 100 million

Area: 1,000,000 sq mi

Postal Code Base: PL

The Kingdom of Imrathon

Capital: The Royal City of Falbrinil

Population: est 100 million

Area: 1,000,000 sq mi

Postal Code Base: IR

The Kingdom of Eleni

Capital: The Royal City of Garinil

Population: est 100 million

Area: 1,000,000 sq mi

Postal Code Base: EL

The Kingdom of Tulpas

Capital: The Royal City of Torinil

Population: est 100 million

Area: 1,000,000 sq mi

Postal Code Base: TP

The Kingdom of Frida

Capital: The Royal City of Lariminil

Population: est 100 million

Area: 1,000,000 sq mi

Postal Code Base: FD

The Kingdom of Protea

Captial: The Royal City of Bylorinil

Population: est 100 million

Area: 1,000,000 sq mi

Postal Code Base: PT

The Kingdom of Noroharn

Capital: The Royal City of Theed

Population: est 100 million

Area: 1,000,000 sq mi

Postal Code Base: NH

The Grand Duchy of Vís

Capital: The Royal City of Sudrinil

Population: est 100 million

Area: 1,000,000 sq mi

Postal Code Base:GDV

The Exalted Princedom of Ihayel

Capital: -none-

Population: est 600 million

Area: 6,000,000 sq mi

Postal Code Base: EPI

Notes

Capital

Although the official capital of Little India is the Exalted Princedom and White City of Ihayel, each of the separate Kingdoms that comprise Little India has it's own "mini capital," which acts as a provincial capital when the whole country is concerned. It is to be noted that each Kingdom is a separate country in it's own right, and that the capital of the Kingdom is the chief city of the country. However, the Kingdoms are bound together, and count as Provinces when the whole of Little India is concerned, and their capitals do also.

Population

The exact population of any single Kingdom within Little India is not printed. The information presented here is an unofficial estimate made after the Official Sovereign Census from sevn years ago. The estimate is thought to be correct at the time of print.

The next Official Sovereign Census will take place in two years time.

Area

The information given for the area of each division of Little India is known to be correct at the time of print.

Postal Code Base

Each separate division of Little India has it's own postal code, all adhering to a simple system. Depending upon the location of the address, the post code will contain:

• The "base" for the Kingdom/Grand Duchy/Exalted Princedom
• A single digit numerical figure for the electoral district within the province
• A four digit numerical figure for the location within the electoral district

The first two identity codes are separated from the four digit number with a semi-colon. for example:

GDV7:3392

Ihayel

Occupying 6,000,000 square miles at the heart of Little India and with a population of roughly 600 million people, the Exalted Princedom of the White City of Ihayel is effectively a country in it's own right. The first city in the country, and the largest, Ihayel was given Principality status after the first High King, Ithilanor, saw that it was so large that required it's own government. The Exalted Princedom sends fifty representatives to the Little Indian House of Representatives and 2 to the Senate, but has it's own government system. With two legislative houses, the Ihayel government is much smaller than the combined Little Indian legislature.

Government

The Council

The Lower and smaller of the two houses, the Council is comprised of 100 popularly elected inhabitants of the city. The head of this body is known as the Prime Minister.

The Senate

Comprised of appointed hereditary nobles, the Senate has 50 seats, plus an extra seat for the Sovereign, who acts as the City's representative in the Little Indian Council of Kings.

Background Information

Built on a hill, the city has twelve levels, each higher than the last. The entire city is built from white marble, and the buildings get progressively larger as you move up the hill. The largest houses are situated in the eleventh level. The twelfth level houses the White Tower, and the Sovereign Palace, an immense building that combines a Palace for the Sovereign, seven smaller palaces for each of the Seven Kings of Little India, the House of Representatives and the Senate of Little India, the Senate Chamber for New Italy and the Pantheon - officially called the Sacred Pantheon of the Holy Father and Mother.

Economy

The Little Indian treasury is overflowing, and many Little Indians have bank accounts spread over the world in numerous names, containing many thousands of Rupees. The High King and Holy Emperor maintains 306 such accounts - at last count - all holding in excess of LIRup10 billion.

For the year 42,099 (current), the economy is as follows. All figures are given in US$. The current exchange rate is LIRup 2.9078 = US$ 1.

Government Expenditure

• Government budget: $9,367,612,110,710
• Government Expenditures: $7,096,771,662,890.63

• • Administration: $70,967,716,628.91 1%

• • Social Welfare: $780,644,882,917.97 11%

• • Healthcare: $709,677,166,289.06 10%

• • Education: $993,548,032,804.69 14%

• • Religion & Spirituality: $212,903,149,886.72 3%

• • Defence: $70,967,716,628.91 1%

• • Law & Order: $1,348,386,615,949.22 19%

• • Commerce: $70,967,716,628.91 1%

• • Public Transport: $1,064,515,749,433.59 15%

• • The Environment: $1,064,515,749,433.59 15%

• • Social Equality: $638,709,449,660.16 9%

• Government waste: $2,270,840,447,820 (added to the Treasury each year)

Domestic Expenditure

• Gross Domestic Product: $8,122,860,360,658.58
• per capita: $6,370.87

Trade

• Imports: $1,010,365,624,379.28
• Exports: $1,016,070,676,611.33
• Deficit: $5,705,052,232.04

New Italy

As many nations, seeking the freedom and liberty that the Little Indian people had gained, moved to the continents surrounding the island the Little Indians called Home, the government of Little India called for the binding of all the nations on the continent together, to form a region, with a single Government and leader.

These dreams were realised, and the continental forms are now known as the Divine Impeium of New Italy (officially it is called: IVNCTVS GENTICVM AMBROSIVS IMPERIVM NOVVS ITALIÆ [Iunctus Genticum Ambrosius Imperium Novus Italiæ, the United Nations of the Divine Imperium of New Italy])

The legislative body of the region is the Senate, and it's head is the Chancellor, who is appointed by the High King. His deputy is the Viceroy, also appointed by the High King.

With the foundation of the United Nations of the Divine Imperium of New Italy, the style of Holy Emperor of the People of the East was added to the title of the High King.

All nations within New Italy reserve their Sovereign power, but the government of the region as a whole lies in the hands of the regional Senate.

Religion

The main religion of Little India is Roman Catholicism, and there are services in main cathedrals every day. The Holy Pantheon of the Lord of Heaven in Ihayel is notable throughout Little India and the wider world, for being the only church in the world to hold a constant Church service. Only for certain ceremonies may the service end.

A Royal Funeral

For a Royal Funeral, especially that of a major Royal, the service is ended as soon as the death becomes public knowledge. The body lies in the Pantheon for forty days, and then the funeral may take place.

A Coronation

A King or Queen

In the Coronation of one of the Kings of Little India, then Church services are suspended for ten days, before the Coronation may take place. After the Coronation, there is a recess of three days before Church services are initiated.

For the High King or Queen, Sovereign of All Little India

Church services are suspended in the Pantheon for exactly a year. Services do not take place in the Pantheon from the death of one Sovereign to the Coronation of the next, although services are not suspended in any other church.

The coronation of the Sovereign includes the seven Kings/Queens using their own Crown to crown the Sovereign and returning it to their own head. Then, the Sovereign will speak an oath to the seven Kings/Queens, and they will remove their Crowns to the respective Chapel of their Kingdom, and then the Sovereign will take it from there and crown Himself with it and then transfer the Crown to the King. Then the Pope crowns the Sovereign. The Sovereign then places the Crown on the Pope's head, who returns it to the Sovereign's head.

The Calendar of Little India

Each year in Little India consists of 365 days. These 365 days are split into thirteen months and one festival day. Each month lasts 28 days. The year begins on 1st Andar - September 25th of the Gregorian Calendar. The months are as follows:

Andar

Oredin

Pana

Kalim

Lomora

Hesin

Haleth

Mansé

Lithe - the month during which Overlither (Midsummer's Day) occurs

Thivieth

Ostoma

Garil

Michael - the month during which Christmas Day (Michaelmas) occurs

The single festival day is known as Festabrin

Foundation Day: 1st of Andar - anniversary of the foundation of Little India

Ithilanor Day: 3rd of Kalim - Ithilanor's birthday

Succession Day: 18th of Haleth - the day of the High King's accession to the Throne

Coronation Day: 29th of Mansé - the anniversary of the Coronation of the High King

The High King's Birthday: Overlithe (Midsummer's Day)

Rolls Day (the day of the release of the new versions of the Rolls): 4th of Lomora

Michaelmas: 25th of Michael - a Wiccan variation of Christmas Day

Notes

• When writing the date, the Little Indians have a complex - and unique - system. First, the month is written, followed by the day of the month. Then is the numerical year. After a colon comes the number of the reigning monarch - ie 1 for Ithilanor; 2 for Donna; 3 for Ethamar - and the years they have ruled.

For example, the beginning of this year was written:

Andar/1/42099:3/41994

• The festival period for the 1st Day of Andar - New Year and Foundation Day - lasts for two days, Festabrin and Andar/1. Festabrin is the only day of the year that is not within a month, and the festival for Andar/1 begins on this day, and carries over the night to Andar/1

Major Industries

Little India's major industry is Information and Communication technology. Produced in fully-automated, underground factories, the major exports are computers and mobile telephones. Living in a high technology society, the Little Indians are at the peak of technological advances, although never using their considerable knowledge for weaponry of any kind.

The Monarchy and it's Position in Society

Whilst many Monarchs are Constitutional and hold little real power, the High King has full authority in Little India. Although he entrusted this power to the House of Representatives and the Senate, he can dissolve both Houses and assume complete and autocratic rule in a national emergency. This power has never been utilised. The High King can also overrule any Senate action, and can veto any legislation.

However, the High King has never assumed the full role of Autocrat of Little India, even though it is -a long abandoned - part of His title. His position is Constitutional in all but name.

The Monarchy in Little India plays a very important role, not only in society and public life, but also in legislative, executive and judicial decisions. The High King sits on and presides over the High Council of Kings, the Highest legislative house in Little India. He sits for Vís and Ihayel, and represents the nation as a whole. Also, the monarch must approve all legislature; all laws bear the sovereign's cypher, signature and seal, and all proclamations are made in the Sovereign's name.

The monarch of each individual Kingdom of Little India plays a significant role in representing the people's views in the Council, and also take part n local festivals and proclamations.

The Sovereign, that is the High King of Little India, is a symbol of unity, and is the symbol of the state, and is symbolic of peace. Through Him, the many diverse peoples that call Little India home are irrevocably bound, and cannot be put asunder.

The Monarchy also features in certain religious ceremonies. The Sovereign Family - that is the High King and His immediate Family - appear at festivals, and at talks and openings, and receive foreign Ambassadors and Ministers, as well as initiating alliances by signing treaties.

Military

Although a paicifist country, the High Kingdom of Little India maintains a small military guard to important officials.

The divisions of the Royal Military of Little India are as follows:

1. His Majesty's Police Force

2. The White Guard

3. The Black Guard

His Majesty's Police Force

The police of Little India act as guardians of the people's safety in the major towns and cities. Each city has three police departments, whereas Ihayel has eleven.

The police are unarmed security forces that protect the public from all forms of crime.

The White Guard

The White Guard are a lightly armed force of guards for the seven Kings of Little India, as well as for Senators. Each person under the protection of the White Guard has 50 men at his or her disposal.

The Black Guard

The Black Guard act specifically as guards for the Sovereign Family - the High King and immediate members of His family. Handpicked from the Elite of the White Guard, it is unknown how many Black Guards are in service, and their identities are kept secret. There are certain criteria for becoming a Black Guard.

• Male
• Aged between 18 and 30 years
• No disabilities, physical or mental, and taller than 5' 6"
• Unmarried
• Confirmed members of the Religion
• Of good moral and ethical background
• Born in wedlock
• Attended Military School
• Have attained either a Diploma or University Degree

Trivia and Interesting facts