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For those that have been with me and Dave in other regions you'll have come across our various attempts at a nation based on Frank Herberts Dune series. I'm planning on bringing it here once I hit 400 posts. My plan for it will see it have several connections to other nations etc and I'd like to introduce the nation with a bang.
I've already made a guide to the religion. Something I'm starting to drip feed already.
For those who haven't read the books essentially its a sci-fi series (don't worry I'll tone it to MT) where four families compete to control a vital spice used as like a fuel for space travel. Throw into this the belief that a breeding programme run by the Bene Gesserit Sisterhood will breed a super human to help their faith in a great time of crisis.
Anyway some people have already given me the go ahead to use parts of their nation, so if you pick up any issues, errors etc or have any suggestions feel free to comment.
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History
9th Century, as part of an attempt by various Celtic King's in the area of modern UC the people landed in the area and settled. These settlers were mainly those of the semi-secular "cult" known as the Bene Gesserit who, sensing growing persecution left in search of their prophecised homeland.
1800's - The nation underwent a series of famines and draught meaning the population reduced significantly. The Four Holy Houses tried hard to help those in need but in 1867 inspired by Communism a revolution saw a Communsit government installed and the Bene Gesserit banned.
1871- Battle of Chapterhouse - The Bene Gesserit home on the island of Chapterhouse was attacked and taken over, many leading Bene Gesserit where executed and others went into exile. Several of the group managed to form an underground movement and hide the Four Holy Houses (Corrino - UC, Fremen - Heyra, Harkonnen-Vaguzia, Atreides - Achkaerin)
1901 - The nation became a satellite of the USR with a puppet leader.
1937 - The Corrino Revolution. Lead by a Duke of the Corrino family a revolt took place in the city of Duneragh. The revolt saw an estimated 6,000,000 people take part, however with support from the USR loyalist forces successfully kept control.
1975 - The Truthsayer War - The Bene Gesserit paramilitary wing had spent ten years recruiting, secretly preaching and forming forces. They launched an assault on the capital which was initially successful and for the first time since 1867 a Bene Gesserit Reverend Mother was announced on Chapterhouse, which had since become a government office. For almost a week the Truthsayers held the island before falling to USR forces, around 1,800 of the Order were executed in the coming weeks, once more however they successfully hid the Four Holy Houses.
2014 - The Collapse of the USR - Saw former USR puppet Stephen McPherson install himself as dictator and immediate begin making laws considered insane.
2017 - The Revolution of the Holy - The Bene Gesserit had relocated in secret to Ui Cenneslaig where it was believed that with their cultural similarities beside religion the order could rebuild. Lead by a 19 year old prodigy who was recognised by the in exile Truthsayers the order began a revolution to remove McPherson. This will be supported by members of the Four Holy Houses who are in exile around Mundus. The revolution begins after the Truthsayers have been secretly infilitrated into the nation and upon a pre-determined signal swoop.
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9th April 2017 - 05:37 PM
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THE BENE GESSERIT FAITH

The Bene Gesserit (sometimes called the Sisterhood) faith is based on a belief that the Gods created certain humans with some attributes of the Gods. It also believes that one day it will be necessary for a supreme being to be born which will be a man that has all the power of the Gods. This man is referred to as the Kwisatz Haderach. This man shall lead the whole of humanity against a threat that would wipe out all life in the world, once successful he would reveal a new set of laws to humanity to lead them into a paradise upon Earth and ensure each person a place in the afterlife.
The Bene Gesserit faith believes that four families have been granted special insight into the Gods powers, these families are known as the Four Holy Houses and are the Atreides, Harkonnen, Corrino and Fremen families. The Bene Gesserit faith seeks to help these families realise their potential and bring about the creation of the Kwisatz Haderach. To do this the Bene Gesserit leadership has controlled the bloodlines of these families through inter-marriage in an attempt to breed a more godlike individual. They have also used the fact that all marriages in Kaitaine must be approved by the Sisterhood to ensure that any individual outside the four families who is believed to be favoured by the Gods is matched as perfectly as possible.
The Sisterhood is a lifelong commitment and people may join at any point, however many lower class families push daughters towards the Sisterhood as a way of increasing the families prestige as it opens many oppurtunities.
ORGANISATION OF THE FAITH
The faith is governed by the Reverend Mother, the faithful believe she is embodied with the power to identify traits given to people by the Gods. She is also the nations figurehead, and while having no political power she is highly influential. The Reverend Mother also is the person to appoint people to the various elements of the faith and approve marriages for the four families believed to be blessed by the Gods. She is based at Chapterhouse which is the central administration centre of the faith.
Girls are recruited into the Sisterhood from the age of four onwards and are educated at Chapterhouse in the mysterious, history and rituals of the faith. A person may join later but would then be expected to never be able to join certain aspects of the Sisterhood. The Sisterhood actively seeks girls to join who are believed in some way to be blessed by the Gods. The Sisterhood has four main bodies.
1. THE MOTHERS
The Mothers are the Priestesses, their role is to preach, teach and educate people about the faith. They also carry out rituals and lead congregations in prayers as well as organising festivals. The Mothers are educated for sixteen years and then become an Apprentice under an established Mother. Mother's can marry and have children but only with permission of the Reverend Mother, usually this is granted unless it is believed the candidate has the potential to one day be the Reverend Mother.
2. MISSIONARIA PROTECTIVA
These are a form of research body, they keep detailed family histories of important families beyond the Four Holy Houses as well as exploring the background of candidates for the Sisterhood. They also publish the faiths religious texts, journals and carry out much of the religious teaching at Chapterhouse. They are usually educated themselves at Chapterhouse for at least twelve years and are often consulted extensively before arranged marriages.
3. HONORED MATRES
These are members of the Sisterhood who have been viewed as being exceptionally blessed by the Gods. They are women who are expected to give birth to and raise the next generation of the Sisterhood. They act as concubines to The Four Holy Houses and have historically sometimes become wives in these families. More often they are granted as Concubines in order to breed exceptionally gifted Priestesses. The Reverened Mother arranges relationships between Honored Matres and the Four Holy Families when she believes a son is exceptionally blessed. They also act as pastoral carers to those girls being trained at Chapterhouse.
4. TRUTHSAYERS
This is the military order of the Sisterhood, while not traditional combat soldiers they serve as bodyguards to the Sisterhood, ensure the safety of Chapterhouse and actively defend the organisation from threats. In recent times this has seen them become active in cyber warfare as a way of protecting the Sisterhood's management systems. In the past they have fought alongside the nations military should the nation be threatened and rumours of a mysterious organisation within the Truthsayers known as the Swordsmasters who are rumoured to be spies and commandos.
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TRAINING, RITUALS AND WORK
Bene Gesserit Mothers  The Priesthood is referred to as Mothers. They enter Chapterhouse before the age of six and spend their lives until the age of 18 studying and in prayer. They are taught linguistics, History, Theology, Literature, Maths, Biology and focus on learning the teachings of previous Reverend Mothers At the age of 18 each Mother drinks the "Water of Life" a mix of plant extracts that send the drinker into a hallucinogenic trance. They are observed during this trance and those deemed to be in the favor of the Gods are passed onto further study under the tutorship of a fully fledged Mother. Anyone deemed truly exceptional is tutored by the Reverend Mother and known as a Reverend Sister. Those failing the right of passage are either offered a position in the Missionaria Protectiva or Honored Matres, any unwilling to enter those trades leave the Sisterhood. Most Mothers once qualified shave their head and dependent on their place of worship and own culture they wear an ornate head-dress. They often wear black and gold dresses, however the Reverend Mother is the exception, she wears green and grows her hair long.
Missionra Protectiva  These ladies enter Chapterhouse between the ages of 4-8, they act as a combination of a civil service and research arm of the Sisterhood. They are considered highly intelligent and have studied a wide range of subjects but a focus on Theology, History, Biology and Literature are key. They research the major houses, all noble's prior to marriage as well as carrying out archealogical and preservation works on artefacts. At the age of 18 all potential Missionra Protectiva sit an extensive exam which they must pass, those failing are often offered positions within the Honored Matres or leave the order. Occasionally they are permitted to resit at the will of the Reverend Mother. The group also provide the majority of the teaching staff at Chapterhouse. They wear a dark blue military style uniform while inside Chapterhouse or travelling on official business, often it is enough to get them access to the most sensitive of materials.
THE TRUTHSAYERS  The Paramilitary Wing of the Order they are highly trained soldiers, many would consider them commando's. Most enter Chapterhouse aged between 4-10. While at Chapterhouse they learn Theology, Maths, Geography, History, Science and Physical Education. From the age of eight they begin learning military subjects such as first aid, unarmed combat and map reading this progresses until by the age of 16 they would be considered competent soldiers. Like the military they wear uniform and have a rank structure. Anyone not deemed to have reached a sufficient standard of fitness or competency is offered a position in the Honored Matres or leaves the Sisterhood. They serve as guards for Chapterhouse and other religious sites as well as provide security for the Reverend Mother. Occasionally they have fought alongside the regular military of Kaitaine. There is a Top Secret element of the Truthsayers called the Swordmasters who receive extra training and serve as spies and assassins for the Sisterhood. They number less than 50 and not even they know who is a member.
HONORED MATRES  The Honored Matres are usually admitted to Chapterhouse at later ages than the other branches, the oldest usually being around 10 years of age. Often they are "gifted" to the Sisterhood by poorer families who know this presents an opportunity to exit poverty. These girls are educated in Maths, Biology, Theology, Physical Education, Music and Art. They also receive training in child care and "domestic sciences". They are essentially conditioned to accept their roles as concubines to noble men. At the age of 18 they are often "gifted" to a noble whom the Reverned Mother believes is a good genetic match for them. Those being unpaired may be matched later or serve as pastoral carers for younger girls at Chapterhouse. They also receive advice on keeping their assigned nobleman happy both physically and mentally and are said to be exceptional lovers. They wear a red trousered uniform with long shirt however upon being gifted they tend to only wear uniform on official occasions. Their children take the surname Matres and are considered to be worthy of honour. Male children often are brought up within the noble family and join the military, female children are sent to Chapterhouse at the age of four.
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House Fremen in Heyra The 3rd of the Holy Houses. The Fremen were declared to be Holy in 91 BC following claims that Henry Fremen, the 2nd son of the Duke had miraclously regained his eye sight after losing it during battle. The family have a heavy military tradition for males and links with the Bene Gesserit for females. As such most of their female line was killed during the revolution, however thee members were sent into exile in Heyra, the then Dukes eldest daughter Emma, and two sons Sebastian and Ciaran CURRENT LEADER:- DUCHESS ANNA FREMEN | Family Member | Biography | Duchess Anna Fremen
 | Born in Heyra in 1945 she is the only child of Duke Brandon Fremen and Duchess Yvonne.
She was educated at Chapterhouse Lifeboat Heyra becoming part of the Truthsayers and seeing duty as part of the Reverend Mothers security detail between 1965-1975. She even fought in the Truthsayers War narrowly escaping capture on Chapterhouse Island.
Today she is often a guest lecturer at Chapterhouse Lifeboats across the world and also advises the Mothers Council in Exile heavily. Many Kaitainians believe she is even part of the Swordmasters.
In 1967 she married Devon Slater, the son of a minor noble chosen for her by the Reverend Mother personally.
She has two children, Simon and Robert. | Duke Devon
 | Born in Ui Cenneslaig in 1943 he is the 2nd son of a minor noble. He served briefly in the UC military before leaving because of problems with his liver.
In 1967 he was instructed by his father to marry Anna Fremen and has spent his life looking after the family affairs while she works for the Order. | Simon Fremen
 | Born in Heyra 1968 he is the eldest son of Duchess Anna and Duke Devon, making him heir to the Ducal Ring.
He is a qualified lawyer and runs his own international partnership with Bryce Harkonnen which is extremely successful in copyright and Business law. He is also a keen hunter and known to be a superb shot with a crossbow.
In 1992 he married Krystina Garner, a member of the Bene Gesserit Truthsayers. | Krystina Garner
 | Born in Ui Cenneslaig in 1973 she is the 5th of 6 children in a Middle Class family. She was admitted to Chapterhouse Lifeboat UC at the age of five and ended up joining the Truthsayers, the military arm of the Bene Gesserit.
She became known to Duchess Anna who requested Krystina marry her son Simon.
The pair married in 1992 and have one son called Achilles. In 2010 she left the Truthsayers to look after the families security following a failed assassination attempt on Duchess Anna | Achilles Fremen
 | Born in Heyra 1996 he is the only child of Simon and Krystina.
He is currently a student at University in East Moreland where he is studying medicine. He has expressed a desire to join the military as a doctor should he qualify.
He has been identified by the Bene Gesserit as having great potential and as such has been granted a Honored Matres. | Heidi Lehmann
 | Born in Ui Cenneslaig 1996 she is the child of a lower class family and was given to Chapterhouse Lifeboat UC at the age of four to give her the chance of escaping the families poverty.
Was originally to be granted to Niklaus Corrino as a concubine however Duchess Anna requested her for her grandson and on her 18th birthday she was given to Achilles | Robert Fremen
 | Born in Heyra 1973 he is the youngest son of Anna and Devon.
He has a reputation for being a playboy and has had several affairs, one rumoured was with Christabel Backer, something that she denied.
In 1992 he married Lidia Ericcson, a member of the Missionia Protectiva and the pair run an educational trust.
He has one daughter Lydia | Lidia Ericsson
 | Born in Achkaerin 1972 she is the wife of Robert Fremen and a member of the Missionia Protectiva. She is a talented linguist and has written several best selling non-fiction books.
She is the mother of Lydia Fremen who was born in 1994. | Lydia Fremen
 | Born in Heyra 1994 she is the grand-daughter of Duchess Anna and the only child of Robert and Lidia.
She has followed in her grandmother's footsteps joining the Truthsayers and is currently training to be an instructor in Chapterhouse Lifeboat UC |
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Corrino Family in Ui Cenneslaig The final of the Holy Houses, it was named Holy in 287 AD following a marriage of Benjamin Corrino to Lucille Fremen and their child being born allegedly able to speak. The Corrino family have heavy involvement in business with Duke Nathanial Corrino being one of the richest men in Ui Cenneslaig. The family have always been considered most likely to produce the Kwizach Hadarach and as such was urged by the Sisterhood to send all their children into hiding when the Communist Revolution came, as such they were sent to Ui Cenneslaig as Kaitaine and UC shared a Celtic heritage. CURRENT LEADER:- DUKE NATHANIAL | Family Member | Biography | Duke Niklaus Corrino
 | Born in Ui Cenneslaig in 1982 he is the only child of Duke Henry Corrino and his wife Bella.
He was considered a "gifted child" at the age of five and by 14 had graduated secondary school with outstanding grades. He is a gifted musician and has from time to time played the cello with the national orchestra.
He inherited the Ducal Ring in 2002 at the age of 20 making him one of the youngest Dukes ever.
The Bene Gesserit have considered him to have "unlimited potential" and as such had him marry a member of Chapterhouse considered "Reverened Mother material" additionally keen to have him pass on his "potential" he has been granted two Honored Matres and currently has five children.In 2002 he married Agatha Loewe | Agatha Loewe
 | Born in Heyra in 1984 she is the cousin of the Fremen family and entered Chapterhouse Lifeboat Heyra at the age of four. She progressed well in her studies and by the age of 15 was being discussed as a future Reverned Mother, however in 2002 on her 18th birthday she was married to Duke Nathanial.
Today she devotes her time to looking after her three children, Adam, Tristen and Emmeline. | Adam Corrino
 | Born in Ui Cenneslaig in 2003 he is the eldest son of Duke Nathanial and Duchess Agatha and as such heir to the Ducal Ring.
He is currently studying in secondary school and his teachers describe him as "talented in arts" | Tristen Corrino
 | Born in Ui Cenneslaig in 2006 he is the youngest son of Duke Nathanial and Duchess Agatha. He is currently in Primary School | Emmeline Corrino
 | Born in Ui Cennesliag 2016 she is the youngest child of Duke Nathanial and Duchess Agatha | Nicole Dunst
 | Born in Ui Cennesliag in 1980 she was sent to Chapterhouse Lifeboat UC in 1984 when her parents split up and her mother could no longer care for her.
She was originally a concubine for a distant cousin of the Corrino family between 1998 and 2000. However she was then presented to Nathanial on his 18th birthday.
She has bore his a single child, George who was born in 2002 | George Matres
 | Born in 2002 he is the son of Duke Nathanial and his concubine Nicole.
He is close friends with Adam Corrino | Niveden Spart
 | Born in Ui Cenneslaig 1995 she is the 2nd Honored Matres of Duke Niklaus.
She caused controversy within the isterhood On 22nd May 2013 on her 18th birthday she was supposed to be presented to Duke Nathanial, however she gave birth to her daughter Tillie on the 4th November 2013 confirming to many that she had seduced the Duke prior to the official presentation.
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[img][img]http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-thing?.out=jpg&size=l&tid=8761688[/img][/img] | Born in Ui Cenneslaig 2013 she is the only child of Duke Niklaus and Honored Matres Nivedan Spar | Niklaus Corrino
 | Born in 1986 in Ui Cenneslaig. At the age of 18 he was sent to University in East Moreland where he studied Mechanical Engineering. Upon completion of his studies he used a fake ID to join the East Moreland military where he served with the Royal Engineers. His life has been devoted to military training as he is, as the 2nd heir to the Corrino Dukedom, expected to fight in any attempt to reclaim Kaitaine.
In 2014 he was married to a distant cousin of the Atreides family who lived in Helvetica. The two have meet on only a handful of occasions. | Penelope Fava
 | Born in Helvetica in 1997 she comes from a family who are distant cousins to the Atreides family. She was educated within Helvetica at a private school known as Collège Alpin International Beau Soleil, however completed her studies at the age of 16, which brought her to the attention of the Bene Gesserit when Duke Oswald Atriedes suggested she be married into one of the three Holy Houses. After testing at Chapterhouse Lifeboat in Ui Cenneslaig she was selected as a perfect match for Niklaus Corrino.
The pair married without prior meeting in Vaguzia where she now resides. |
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