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he Queendom is ruled by an elected monarch. The system has it's roots in the faith of the nation known as Sessifetism, a religion that teaches that the Goddess Sessifet resides on Mundus and takes the form of the Queen of Lodja. The Queen is elected exactly two weeks after the death of the previous one and is choosen by the combined votes of the nobility and Priesthood. The only rules for the election are that a girl must be elected who is in her 18th year of life and comes from a Patrician family. The Queen's coronation is a ceremony in which it is believed the spirit of Sessifet is reborn within the new body.

The Queen is all powerful as she rules as a Goddess however she is advised by four Priestesses and a council of four nobles, these advisor's are elected by the people every three years.

Government Type:- Theocratic Monarchy
Population:-:- 164million
Capital City:- Gaia (2million)
Demonym:- Lodjain

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Currency:- The Geld
GDP per Capita:- $24,000
Unemployment Rate:- 2.7%
Main Industries:- Natural Gas, Precious Metals, Textiles, jewellrey, ores.

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Ethnicity:- 90% Lodjain (RL.Russian)/ 10% Other
Languages:- Lodjain
Religions:- Nation is based on Sessifet teachings
Average Life Expectancy:- 78 years of age

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Head of State:- Queen Viktoriya Tar, Guardian of Sessifet
Head of Government:- Lord Besarian Ivanov
Name of Legislative Body:- The Conclave

As the sun came up across the rocky highlands that fringed the desert the city of Seitch began to stir. It had been "locked down" by the Kaitaine Defence Force for the last three weeks, however the Truthsayers here had mostly grown up in the dusty city, and as they liked to tell any other Truthsayer "We are a desert creature", this intimate knowledge of the sandstone city, its narrow winding allies and the desert beyond its small retaining walls meant they were far from locked in. Every night two or three Truthsayers sneaked out to make contact with their allies in other cells or to collect water and food. On a few occasions they'd even sneaked into the KDF camps and slit a few throats, the warm blood of young conscripts turning the women's beloved Crystknife red until they wiped it on their victimes sleeves. As the warmth of the desert sun began to heat the areas used by the Truthsayers those who had been permitted to sleep rose from their slumber.

"Corporal McHarte" Joanna McNeill, commander of the Truthsayers for the whole of Kaitaine walked into the basement that had been their make shift barracks for the last week. "You're to grab your gear head over to Charlie Sector, relieve Sergeant McArthur" the young girl strecthed and grabbed her boot, she tapped them making sure no creepy crawlies awaited her before plunging a foot in. She laced them up and then headed for the door where her rifle and pack were waiting hanging on a hook. "Let me know if you see anything, word is the KDF were jumping around a bit last night."

"Yes Ma'am" Ruth McHarte disappeared through the door and walked up the stone steps as she fastened her webbings waist band, as she emerged into the street outside tiny dust tornados could already be seen. She checked the street each way, it was as expected empty and began her walk over to the roof that served as Charlie Sectors snipers nest, none of them had fired from there in days, but the roof garden on one of the blocks of homes made perfect cover, and gave some slight shade, it also gave a perfect view of the KDF a few miles beyond the walls.

"Hey, where we going" a small voice called from behind her and she turned to see 12 year old Imogen O'Lone scurrying along zipping up a tactical waistcoat far too big for her.

"I'm going to my job, you need to get back to HQ and stay out of trouble" Ruth pointed back the way they'd come. Imogen was the youngest person in Seitch since the KDF had evacuated most people weeks ago, many more had wanted to stay but Joanna had insisted they leave, Seitch didn't need many people to hold it and the Seitch Cell of the Truthsayers were the most committed and best trained, there was no point throwing them away needlessly when they could slip into Kaitaine society and bide their time. Imogen however was an orphan, and as such had been raised by a Bene Gesserit Missionara Protectiva foster mother, that hadn't stopped the girl sneaking away and staying in the city when people pulled out. Now she was, at least in her mind, a Truthsayer, she ran errands for the officers, mainly fetching and carrying water, taking people food while on guard and occasionally carrying extra ammo.

"I'm coming with you, its sooo boring at HQ" Imogen insisted and even when Ruth pushed her away she kept walking after her, it was then Ruth saw it sticking out of the vest pocket.

"Where did you get this?" Ruth took the pistol. "She checked it, the safety was off and the piece looked like it hadn't been cleaned in days, a thick layer of dust on it." The older girl shook her head, a Truthsayer, a real one that is, would have been in deep trouble with McNeill for even thinking of a gun like this one. 

"I found it in a cellar the Colonel had me look in for food supplies, I thought I might need it. Can I have it back" Ruth put the safety on, removed the magazine and then handed it back.

"Tonight I'm going to show you how to clean it, and then.....and only if the Colonel says yes, I'll give you this back" she held the magazine up before placing it in one of her pouches. "Now piss off" she pointed and this time Imogen did as she was told. Ruth smiled to herself as she carried on walking towards her post, when she reached one of the old market squares she stopped, the square gave people beyond the wall who were elevated an area of open ground, one of the few you could see outside the city. They'd heard talk of a sniper working in the KDF targetting this square, but so far no one had seen any evidence of that, but that didn't mean you got careless. Ruth glanced round the corner using her mirror and satisfied nothing major lurked she spotted her next piece of cover in the ally about fifteen meters opposite, she took a deep breath and sprinted. She'd done this many times and like everyone else nothing, today though just as she scurried into the safety of the narrow alley a "crack" rang out, she felt the whizz of the bullet as it passed close to her right arm. Now in the safety of the alley she pressed her back to the wall and took a few deep breaths. Taking her radio out she called it in before making her way into the block of appartments two streets down. From there she climbed the fifteen floors that took her to the roof garden and slid into the shade of a bush alongside Tasha McArthur, considered the units best shot. "Anything?" she asked as she took hold of the spotters scope.

"Nope, they moved some armour around a few hours ago, but I think it was just to make sure they still work or something, drove them about half a mile North, turned round came back." she shrugged as she gathered her water bottle and gear together. "Heard the sniper crack" she kept her focus on her gear as she spoke. "I reckon he'll be there somewhere" there was a rocky outcrop about a mile and a half beyond the wall, it gave shade and a perfect elevation for the square. "Keep your eyes peeled. However check with the Colonel before taking a shot ok?"

"Yes Sergeant" Ruth was now settling in behind the scope and scanning the desert, here and there small rocks were visible sticking clear of the sand, she checked each on, there on them were little marks indicating in Bene Gesserit glyphs a distance, they'd been there months in preparation for this. Ruth familiarised herself once more with their spots and settled in for her shift.

"I'm going back the longer way, don't fancy getting shot" Tasha carefully stepped over Ruth and headed out the garden. "There's some boiled sweets in the tin next to the radio. Help yourself, Imogen found them yesterday." The tiny wannabe Truthsayer idolised Tasha, she wanted to be a sniper like her and so any choice finds in the houses were brought to the Sergeant, who always did her best to share.

"Thanks" Tasha kept her eyes on the desert before her as she heard Tasha make her way into the block and down the steps. It would be a six hour shift until she was relieved, she may get some company in that time but for the most part it would be her, the rifle, binoculars and coming up with silly nicknames for the KDF troops she was monitoring. "Come on Patch, where are you today" she said to herself scanning the troops for the aging Corporal with three bizarre bald patches in his otherwise jet black hair.

	Richard Harkonnen
Roles	Duke of Harkonnen Duke of Geidi
Year of Birth	1953, Cantabria
Positions Held	Officer in Cantabrian Military 1975-1983 Duke of Harkonnen 1983- present Duke of Geidi 1983-present
Education	High Schooled in Cantabria
Family	Parents - Duke Stephen Harkonnen & Duchess Eloise Harkonnen Wife:- Louise Harkonnen Concubine:- Charlotte Muller Children:- (With Louise) Bryce, Jonathon, Matias Children:- (With Charlotte) - Marcus Harkonnen-Matres
Links to Important events?	WHat have they done
Biography	Former Army officer who believed that one day he would be destined to lead an offensive back to Kaitaine. This however never materialised and he realised the folly of the idea, as such he has pushed his family towards the idea of re-establishing the Bene Gesserit network in public across the world. This however has recieved no support.

	Abigail Atreides (Bello)
Roles	Mother Graduate
Year of Birth	1993, Achkaerin
Positions Held	NONE
Education	Chapterhouse Lifeboat Achkaerin Graduate as a Mother Achkaerin Higher Level Exams in History(B) Theology (C) Literature (C)
Family	Father an executed Kaitaine Rebel Married to Verspasian Atreides Children:- Bastien Atreides
Links to Important events?	WHat have they done
Biography	Studied at Lifeboat in Achkerin and was a gifted student who was on the Mother stream before being put forward as a wife for Verspesian. She today handles much of the Atreides family religious life and acts as a tutor to Caterina when she is home from Lifeboat Achkaerin

	Jamie Atreides
Roles	NONE
Year of Birth	1991, Achkaerin
Positions Held	Sports Academy Coach 2013-present
Education	Achkaerin Higher Level Exams in Biology(C) Sports Studies (C) Psychology (C)
Family	Parents: Oswald and Lena Atriedes Siblings:- Sarah and Verspasian Wife:- Karin Ikin
Links to Important events?	WHat have they done
Biography	A keen sportsman who was an accomplished 1500m runner until a knee injury from a car accident put an end to his Mundus Games hopes. Instead he pushed himself to become a coach and now works at a sports academy as a coach. He is a very focused man who is a practioner of Prana Bindu, something not many male followers of the Bene Gesserit faith take up.

	Sarah Bryant (Atreides)
Roles	NONE
Year of Birth	1986, Achkaerin
Positions Held	2010-present Secondary School Maths Teacher
Education	Achkaerin Higher Level Exams in Maths (A*) Statistics (A) Physics (A) BSc(Hons) from a Achkaerin University in Mathematics MSc from a Achakerin University in Mathematics Qualified Teacher
Family	Parents:- Oswald and Lena Atreides Siblings:- Verspasian and Jamie Husband:- Yann Bryant Children:- Catarina
Links to Important events?	WHat have they done
Biography	Father turned down a chance to send her to Chapterhouse Lifeboat in Achkaerin in favour of a local private school. She was a bookworm at school and had a flair for maths. Had an arranged marriage to Yann Bryant despite her father letting her make up her own mind. Teaches Maths at a local Secondary School in Achkaerin

	Oswald Atreides (McNamara)
Roles	Duke of Atreides Duke of Arakeen
Year of Birth	1963, Achkaerin
Positions Held	1986-present Duke of Atreides 1986- present Duke of Arakeen
Education	Achkaerin Higher Level Exams in History (A) Economics (A) Psychology (B) BA(Hons) in Law
Family	Wife:- Lena Children: - Sarah, Verspasian, Jamie,
Links to Important events?	NONE
Biography	A man who invested the families wealth into property that has escalated the families wealth even further. He is a big advocate of education and see's it as a way of improving the fortunes of the Bene Gesserit faith. Has tried to get the family to keep a low profile but realises his children may never see Kaitaine so must be permitted to build a life for themselves in the world they grew up in.

	Agatha Corrino (Loewe)
Roles	Duchess of Corrino Duchess of Seitch Mother Graduate
Year of Birth	1984, Aosta
Positions Held	Duchess of Corrino 2002-now Duchess of Seitch 2002-now
Education	Chapterhouse Lifeboat Aosta Graduate (Mother)
Family	Husband:- Duke Niklaus Corrino Children:-Adam, Tristen, Emmeline
Links to Important events?	NONE
Biography	A Distant cousin of the Fremen family she joined Chapterhouse Lifeboat in Heyra at the age of 14. Through the various streaming tests she was one of the higher graded students and was even being considered for a future leader of the Bene Gesserit Mothers. It was determined however she would be better used marrying Niklaus Corrino. She is a dedicated mother and while she accepts the families arrangements she often gets jealous.

The faith's trained Sister's are split into four branches, each has their own unique role and duties, additionally they have different uniforms. The Sister's within each branch have the same basic theological, mental and physical training but each area specialises, for example the Missionara Protectiva are the intellectual elite, while the Mother's are theological experts. Hierachy wise there is not formal structure, however the Mother's are clearly the leaders of the Sisterhood. Each Lifeboat school has a "Head Teacher" who is infact a Mother of high esteem.



The Priesthood is referred to as Mothers. They usually 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 but may still be considered a graduate of Chapterhouse, something highly respected amongst the Bene Gesserit.

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.


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 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.

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.


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.

OOC- Assume the dinner is over, either get off the island or stay the evening and get up to mischief etc. If no one posts by Saturday I'll assume you've all left and carry on.