The Heathen Tribal Confederacy of Dusk_Kittens

by **Dusk_Kittens** » Thu May 26, 2011 11:13 pm

Currently undergoing a rewrite.

The Heathen Tribal Confederacy of Dusk_Kittens

(Note: The design of this Factbook is based on Tiami's Factbook and Terris Caelo's Factbook, so all credit to the founders of those nations.)

The Heathen Tribal Confederacy of Dusk_Kittens
The Official Factbook

The Heathen Tribal Confederacy of Dusk_Kittens
is a Confederacy with its capitol located in Nuova Genova
on a ìzoa de Séia
('the Isle of Dusk'), situated in
the region of The Confederation of the Isles.
The Heathen Tribal Confederacy of Dusk_Kittens
was founded on 1 November 1992
by Princess Luna,
Prophetess of the Tribe di Genova
and High Druidess of the Confederacy,
in response to religious intolerance and social
authoritarianism in three allegedly democratic nations.

Contents

History

II. Geography

III.Government

3.2.a Introductory

3.2.b The High Druidess/High Druid

3.2.c The Second of

the High Druidess/High Druid

3.2.d The Rè/Regìnn-a

3.2.e The Second of the Rè/Regìnn-a

Senati

IV. Military

V. Economy

VI.

Demographics

VII.

Culture

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Motto: ~Through Victory, Defeat, or Death, Liberty My Truth.~

Anthem: Ma se ghe penso
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High Druidess: Her Divine Grace,
the Sovereign Prinçipéssa Luna di Genova
Second: Lady Natalia Violetta,
Chief of the Tradition Bearers' Academy
Rè: xxx
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National Languages:
Latin (among the intelligentsia), Gaulish and
Ancient Ligurian (among the Druids),
Italian & (Modern) Ligurian.
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Demonym: According to Tribe
Also generally "Dusk Kittens" or "Duskittanians" in English.
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Government: Heathen Tribal Confederacy
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Currency: Argénto (silver coinage)
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Time Zone: GMT (Summer Time or Daylight Saving Time
is not observed)
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Date Format: dd/mm/yyyy (e.v.)
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Drives on the: Left
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Internet TLD: .co.cdk

by **Dusk_Kittens** » Thu May 26, 2011 11:15 pm

I. History

1.1 Historical Background

In times of yore, the Ligures were a Tribe living in what is now the region of Liguria, Northern Italy. The capital of this region is the city of Genova. The Ligures were of Italo-Celtic origins, and their ancient language demonstrates links with both Italic and Celtic languages. The modern Ligurian language, however, is a Romance language (descended from a dialect of Latin), with few traces of the ancient tongue (primarily toponyms, altered over time and through the peculiarities of phonology).

1.2 Origins

In more recent times, the Heathen Tribal Confederacy of Dusk_Kittens obtained territory by means of constructing an archipelago of man-made islands by Heathen tribal refugee colonists from three nations, who had become disaffected with the social authoritarianism and religious intolerance of those nations. The largest, and central, island in this artificial archipelago was named in the modern Ligurian language, "a ìzoa de Séia", which is to say, "the island of Dusk."

The three nations had claimed to value democracy and freedom of religion. In practice, however, each of those nations had moved more and more toward centralized government, their citizens had engaged in (officially unsanctioned) social persecution of the Heathen minority, the national governments had ignored discrimination toward the Heathen minority, and the national governments had also passed laws based in part on the perspectives of their dominant religion. The Heathen minority were marginalized, their views on questions of social policy were disregarded, business owners could refuse to hire them (using some non-religious excuse if legal recourse were sought), etc. As time flowed on, these people began to band into small "tribes," made up of kin and like-minded people, who all shared a devotion to a cultural heritage among them. Some of these Tribes had devotions to Celtic cultures, others to Norse cultures, some to Italic cultures, some to Hellenic cultures, and so on. The people of the Tribe would then cooperate with one another by a traditional cultural legal and economic system such as the Laws of Manu or the Seanchus Már, or some other ancient legal system from the culture of their devotion.

Eventually, a Prophetess among the Heathens of the Tribû di Genova (which was devoted to the study of Ligurian, Gallic, Scottish, and Norse cultural traditions) in one of these nations founded a larger organization of like-minded folk, who had petitioned one or another of the national governments for the redress of grievances and been denied justice on legal grounds (due to laws which endorsed and enforced the views of the majority religion). This organization was made up of several different Heathen Tribes in the nation where they sojourned, and the word passed quickly to Heathen Tribes in the other two nations, who applied to join this new confederation of Heathen Tribes. The Prophetess Luna became Princess Luna of the Tribû di Genova, elevated to the office of Princess of the Academy of the Tribe di Genova, and was the Chair of the Heathen Tribal Confederation of the Tri-Nations. Eventually, they had enough of the oppressive social situations in the Tri-Nations and followed their dream. They pooled their resources, purchased sea-faring craft (as well as supplies, weapons, ammunition, food, and fresh water), sold their real estate and other non-transportable possessions, and invested the profits in silver. Then they painted their ships black, as had Luna di Genova's Hebridean ancestors of centuries ago, and loaded themselves and their possessions on their ships. After each fleet had sailed away from the three nations, they had a rendezvous in international waters. Princess Luna and the Elders among the Priesthood of each Tribe sequestered themselves for 33 nights and days, seeking divine guidance. At the end of this time, the Priesthood emerged at Dusk and declared the Confederation was now a Confederation of Sovereign and Independent Tribes, and proclaimed Princess Luna their High Druidess. Immediately upon this proclamation, a meteor crossed the thin crescent of the New Moon, like an Arrow shot from the Bow of the Crescent, and the Princess Luna took this as a Sign. The three fleets, now one, sailed in the direction toward which the meteor had fallen, and as Dusk fell exactly three Lunar Months from the eve of the Sign, observers on the Flagship spotted a tiny island. Upon setting foot on the island, the first sight which Princess Luna beheld was a female grey tabby Kitten seated and eating a Salmon. This she likewise took as a Sign, for Felines were generally held in great respect by the Heathens (and certainly among the people of Tribû di Genova), and the Salmon was regarded in their Sacred Tradition as symbolic of Wisdom, Knowledge, Inspiration, and Prosperity.

Princess Luna was inspired to propose a new style for the Heathen Tribal Confederation of the Tri-Nations, "the Heathen Tribal Confederacy of Dusk Kittens," and the Senati confirmed the name after the Druid Order interpreted the Omens for the people of the Tribes.

Under the guidance of Princess Luna, had landed on what amounted to a large rock in a shallow sea, and the Tribes began constructing artificial landmasses through means of technology and machinery donated by wealthy sympathizers in the Tri-Nations, building their new homes on the gradually-enlarging island they had discovered, to which they gave the name a ìzoa de Séia, the Arch Druidess establishing her home and seat of authority upon the original rock/island, and naming the edifice fortéssa de Perìcolo, the "Castle of Threatening," or, more literally, the "Fortress of Danger." As time went on, the Tribes of Dusk Kittens spread over the Isle of Dusk and the smaller artificial island environs, and continued to construct larger artificial islands around the original discovery. With the passage of still more time, the central, original island grew to absorb its smaller environs, and the main settlement grew to the size of a small city. This settlement had already been named "Nêuva Zena" and "Nuova Genova," which are, respectively, the modern Ligurian and Italian forms of "New Genoa."

Eventually, other such tribal Heathens immigrated to the archipelago and took up their places on the various other artificial islands, adding to them and shoring up their sea walls. New islands were constructed. The Confederation of the Isles was born.

As a result of her Vision of a future free from the dictates of other religions, her Faith in the Gods, and Their choice of her to lead Their people to a new homeland, the Arch-Druidess Luna di Genova is regarded as the first Heroine of the Tribal Heathen Confederacy of Dusk_Kittens. The national flag of the depicts the Moonbow which showed the way, and the regional flag, that of the Confederation of the Isles, depicts a Black Ship of the Isles such as the Arch-Druidess' ancestors used in the Hebridean Isles, and which had inspired the painting of the modern ships of the refugees. The nation was named in honor of the time of the Sign and the time of the Arrival, and the Kitten who confirmed the Arrival (this Kitten adopted the Arch-Druidess as a companion, and and is now a much-loved Mascot of the Confederacy; she is known as "Beléssa," a Ligurian word meaning "beauty"). The rejection of "either-or" choices (such as the dominant religion in their previous nations favored) was also a strong motivation in the choice of "Dusk" as part of the name of the nation, for Dusk is liminal, neither night nor day, but a threshold time.

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1.3 Regional Confederation

On 19 October 2011, the Heathen Tribal Confederacy of Dusk Kittens founded and established a confederation of the confederacies in the region, naming it "The Confederation of the Isles." The Confederation of the Isles was established for the purposes of promoting tribalism and decentralized government, and providing a haven for Heathen nations. The Confederation of the Isles is pro-tribalism, pro-decentralization, and pro-Heathen; supports the complete legality of Cannabis and other non-toxic, non-addictive, psychedelic substances; does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity; promotes sovereignty of tribes, willfully allied in confederacies; opposes the World Assembly, viewing it as a mistake, whether member nations of the WA are consciously promoting imperialism and globalization, or simply naive in their idealism (this does not mean that The Confederation of the Isles disagrees with all decisions of the WA, only that the regional confederation officially opposes, and refuses to participate in, the imperialism and globalization promoted by the WA); and as a general principle, The Confederation of the Isles encourages civil liberties and civil rights of the citizens of regional member nations.

Official requirements for membership in The Confederation of the Isles are few, and include primarily the following:
*Nations are encouraged, but not required, to incorporate the "Black Ship of the Isles" into their Flag (the Tribal Heathen Confederacy of Dusk_Kittens has two flags, only one of which, namely, the older flag, depicts the "Black Ship of the Isles"; the newer flag has become more popular, but both flags are official and in use).
*Nations must not be members of the World Assembly.
*Nations must be Heathen (or Heathen-friendly), tribal, and confederate.
However, all of the ideals stated in the preceding paragraph are expected to be actuating motives for seeking membership in the regional Confederation.

The Confederation of the Isles may be characterized as: Independent, Liberal, Anti-Fascist, Anti-Imperialistic, Anti-World Assembly, and promoting both sovereignty of its member nations and a regional confederate government (the chief functions of which regional confederation are dealing with foreign powers, mediating crises between member nations, and promoting liberty within member nations).

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II. Geography

2.1 Relative Location

A map of The Confederation of the Isles Region, showing the lands of the Heathen Tribal Confederacy of Dusk_Kittens and its neighboring states within the Region, can be found here. (No map exists at this time; this "link" is simply a placeholder until a new map is prepared, and the link goes nowhere.)

2.2 Bordering Nations

are our closest neighbors, and we host some of their Naval craft and personnel at the Nuova Genova Docks. Also very close is a ìzoa de Pómmi (the isle of Apples), the Holy Island of the Tribes of the Confederation of the Isles and sometimes called "the isle of the Ancestors" (because it includes a burial ground for the heroes and sacerdotes of the region, of the various nations in the region, and of the various tribes in the nations).

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2.3 Maritime Claims

In addition to a ìzoa de Séia, the Tribal Heathen Confederacy of Dusk_Kittens has within its territory a few smaller islands which have not been physically incorporated into the larger island. Worthy of note are a ìzoa de Vêgia ("the isle of the Elder-Woman"), south of the Isle of Dusk, and the small island of a ìzoa de o Bastón ("the isle of the Staff"), which latter is the location of a fabulous artificial cave), to the west of the Isle of Dusk.

A ìzoa de Vêgia is

a ìzoa de o Bastón is a tiny island within the Inner Archipelago, remarkable for the beauty of gròtta de Giânco (Giànco's Cave), a man-made sea cave made from hexagonally jointed basalt columns which were dug from the sea bottom, and were originally part of a lava flow. Gròtta de Giânco has become famous in film, music, art, literature, and lore from the region.

2.4 Terrain

As of 3 October 2011, the Tribal Heathen Confederacy of Dusk Kittens was ranked in the top 10% of the world for Most Beautiful Environments.

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2.5 Climate

For being so far north, the climate of the Heathen Tribal Confederacy of Dusk_Kittens is surprisingly mild, due to geothermal activity. Notwithstanding this, however, the area is frequently overcast or foggy, and rainfall is frequent. Snow is common in the cooler months, and the heights of Montàgna Èrto, a 3,911-foot artificial mountain on a ìzoa de Séia, are constantly snowcapped.

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2.6 Highest Point

Montàgna Èrto ("High Mountain") is the highest point in the Region of The Confederation of the Isles, and is found within the territory of the Tribal Heathen Confederacy of Dusk_Kittens, on the isle of Dusk. The height of Montàgna Èrto is 3,911 feet.

by **Dusk_Kittens** » Thu May 26, 2011 11:16 pm

III. Government

3.1 Constitution and Founder

As of 18 June 2011, the Heathen Tribal Confederacy of Dusk Kittens was ranked in the top 10% of the world for Least Corrupt Governments.

As of 29 July 2011, the Tribal Confederacy of Dusk_Kittens was ranked First in the region and 1,954th in the world (in the top 5% of the world) for Most Liberal (due to the extensive Civil Rights of the people and the general policy of the government not to interfere in people's personal affairs). As of 10 August 2011, the Tribal Confederacy of Dusk_Kittens was ranked 1st in the region and 1,258th in the world for Most Liberal (still in the top 10% of the region, and still in the top 5% of the world)..

As of 10 October 2011, the Heathen Tribal Confederacy of Dusk Kittens fell out of the top10% for Most Liberal in the region, but was ranked in the Top 1% for Most Liberal in the World.

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3.2 High Druidess and Second, and Rìgh/Rìghinn and Second

3.2.a Introductory

The Heathen Tribal Confederacy of Dusk_Kittens is a confederation of tribes.

Each tribe is more or less autonomous; however, there are certain facets of each tribe which are under the jurisdiction of the Confederacy, including theology, ethics, law, civil liberties, and formal education. The Tribes are Sovereign and Independent Tribes, but they have accepted the Druidic Order as their Priesthood, and the Head of the Druidic Order is the High Druidess for the Heathen Tribal Confederacy of Dusk Kittens.

3.2.b The Àrd-Ban-Draoidh (High Druidess) or Àrd-Dhraoidh (High Druid)

The current Head of the Confederacy is the Àrd-Ban-Draoidh (High Druidess) who presides over each tribe's Ceann-Draoidh (Chief Druid or Ceann-Ban-Draoidh (Chief Druidess). Her functions pertain primarily to theological, ethical, and legal matters. This office is currently held by a Ban-Draoidh (Druidess), but there may be an Àrd-Dhraoidh ( High Druid) in the future; in other words, regardless of chromosomal sex or gender identity, the highest office in the Confederacy must always be held by either a Ban-Draoidh or a Draoidh.

In her legal capacity, the Àrd-Ban-Draoidh is the final arbiter of legal cases as well as the person charged with the responsibility of ensuring that all acts of the Seanad (the Senate, or legislature) are consistent with the Confederacy's Articles of Confederation, and so might be reckoned as akin to a Supreme Court with a single Supreme Justice.

She also governs the Rìgh or Rìghinn (the Dux Bellorum or Leader of Warriors, sometimes translated as "King" or "Queen"), based on the precedents and maxims of the Tradition (which, in practical terms, means that the Rìgh (masc.) or Rìghinn (fem.) is her agent, as he/she can undertake no political, legislative, or military action without her approval), and the Àrd-Ban-Draoidh must approve the proposed Tànaiste (literally "Second," the idea is more or less that of "Heir-Apparent" to the office of Rìgh) or the proposed Ban-Tànaiste (the fem. form of "Tànaiste") of the Rìgh or Rìghinn before he/she can be invested with that title and the responsibilities of the office.

The Àrd-Ban-Draoidh must also name a Tànaiste or Ban-Tànaiste to inherit her office and temporarily act in that position if the Àrd-Ban-Draoidh is for any reason temporarily unable to fulfill her duties.

The Comhairle (Council) of the Àrd-Ban-Draoidh consists of her own Tànaiste or Ban-Tànaiste, the Àrd-Ollamh (High "Scholar," more or less), and the Àrd-Fàidh (High Poet/Seer); the function of the Comhairle is to consider matters of importance for the Confederacy and provide advice to the Àrd-Ban-Draoidh.

The current Àrd-Ban-Draoidh is the Principessa Luna, Prophetess and Priestess of Tribe di Genova, who is also the Founder of the Confederacy. She has opted to make use of a reconstructed version of the ancient Ligurian language (based upon the attested Ligurian language and Gallo-Brittonic) in her titles, rather than the usual Gaelic (so, for example, "Ulata-Druidessâ" rather than "Ceann-Ban-Draoidh" and "Ardua-Druidessa" rather than "Àrd-Ban-Draoidh").

Titles:
"Her Divine Grace, the Sovereign Principessa Luna, Ueledâ Teutâs di Genovâs, Bardessâ Teutâs di Genovâs, Ulata-Druidessâ Teutâs di Genovâs, Ardua-Druidessâ of the Heathen Tribal Confederacy of Dusk Kittens"

Reference Style: "Her Divine Grace, Sovereign Principessa Luna, Ulata-Druidessâ di Genovâs, Ardua-Druidessâ of the Heathen Tribal Confederacy of Dusk_Kittens."
Spoken Style: "Your Divine Grace"
Alternative: "Milady Princess" or "Your Sovereign Veracity"

Her Honors include the anthem "Mary, Queen of Scots," red roses, pink champagne on ice, with a light medley of plums, peeled pear slices, peeled kalamata olives, peeled roma tomatoes, peeled white grapes, and a wide assortment of cheeses, gamberi grigliati, deviled crab cakes, smoked salmon, aragosta al vongole, pizzette, dips, and sauces.

3.2.c The Tànaiste or Ban-Tànaiste of the Àrd-Ban-Draoidh/Àrd-Draoidh

Lady Natalia Violet, the Chief of the Tradition Bearers' Academy, is the current Ban-Tànaiste ("Second") of the Àrd-Ban-Draoidh.

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3.2.d The Rìgh or Rìghinn

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3.2.e The Ban-Tànaiste or Tànaiste of the Rìgh/Rìghinn

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3.3 Law and Justice

The laws of the Heathen Tribal Confederacy of Dusk_Kittens are based primarily on the Brehon Laws of early mediaeval Ireland (although Christian influences have been removed and the laws have been updated for modern technology and social progress). Justice is of the compensatory variety (the offender must pay fines to the victim or victim's family), with only rare exceptions in which Justice is either retributive or protective. The criminally insane (including, but not limited to, serial killers and serial rapists) are institutionalized and treated as patients who pose a danger to themselves and/or others. Slackers (this does not include the elderly or the disabled, nor those who are willing to work but unable to find employment due to economic challenges) may be exiled (or, in very rare cases, executed). Traitors and child molesters are executed. Slacking, Treason, and Child Molestation are the only "capital" crimes, and receive the harshest penalties possible, Exile and Excommunication, or Excommunication and Ritual Death.

Freedom of Speech
Subject to laws against libel and slander, religious proselytizing, attempts to influence legislation and/or jurisprudence on the basis of any religion other than Druidic Heathenry, irresponsible incitement to panic (such as yelling "Fire!" in a crowded theatre), and hate speech, Freedom of Speech is guaranteed by the Articles of Confederation. Upon each Tribe's Cnoc anyone may say whatever he or she wishes for as long as the people of that Tribe are willing to listen, or until she or he gets tired. The Cnoc is a hill whose top is designated for, and dedicated to, absolute freedom of speech, a place set aside for venting, for regaling the people with tales, music, news, satire, for political tirades and the visions of the wild.

Freedom of Religion
See below under Culture.

Freedom of the Press
Subject to laws against libel and slander, religious proselytizing, attempts to influence legislation and/or jurisprudence on the basis of any religion other than Druidic Heathenry, and hate speech, Freedom of the Press is guaranteed by the Articles of Confederation. However, certain responsibilities are also involved; of primary note is the illegality of publishing criminal arrests until a verdict has been reached (and even then, if the case is appealed to a higher authority -- in this case, though, once the final appeal has been decided, the Press may publish the details, restricted only by "national security" concerns). This is a precaution against biasing jurors, and against trying a criminal case in the Press.

The Right of Assembly and the Right of the People to Petition the Government for a Redress of Grievances
See above under Freedom of Speech and the Tribal Cnoc.
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The Right of the People to Keep and Bear Arms
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Search and Seizure
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Due Process
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Drug Policies
The Heathen Tribal Confederacy of Dusk_Kittens believes that a citizen has the right to self-medication, and as such, has no "Controlled Substances" laws. Certain substances are named explicitly as being legal. Among these are Cannabis (and derivatives Hashish and Hash Oil), Peyote, Psilocybin Mushrooms, LSD, Alcohol, and Tobacco. Other substances (those which are harsher, in that they are addictive and toxic) are not mentioned in the laws (as the government does not believe it should have authority over these matters), but the use of harsh (addictive and toxic) substances is not common.

Anti-Discrimination Policy
The Heathen Tribal Confederacy of Dusk_Kittens does not discriminate on the basis of:
skin color
ethnic origins
hair color
eye color
height
weight
chromosomal sex
external sexual characteristics
sexual orientation
gender identity.

Variations in the above qualities are wholly natural, and all persons have equal rights, which include rights of consenting adults (the age of majority in our nation is 17, in accordance with Brehon Law) to marry another consenting adult (or multiple other consenting adults), regardless of any variations in the qualities listed above. LGBT persons may marry, adopt children, etc. Transsexuals who cannot afford the expenses are provided with the necessary hormones, hormone-blockers, hair removal, and surgeries (FFS and FVS as well as SRS), at no cost to themselves (aside from paying their share of income tax), and are free to begin transition as young as 12 or 13. All places of business are required to have not only restrooms for men and women, but also unisex restrooms for those who don't feel comfortable in either of the other type of restroom. LGBT bars are not uncommon sights. LGBT persons are given as much chance as anyone else to obtain a job; it is the applicant's qualifications, and not any superficial qualities, which are considered valid criteria for hiring. In short, LGBT persons have the same level of civil liberties, educational/employment/advancement opportunities, and political rights as any other person in our nation.

Princess Luna is herself bisexual. There has been speculation that Lady Natalia, the "Second" (Heir-Apparent to the office of the High Druid/High Druidess), who is also the Chief of the Tradition Bearers' Academy, is also Bisexual or perhaps a Lesbian, but there is no confirmation. The citizens don't particularly care what the sexual orientation or gender identity of their leaders might be; they care about whether the leaders are competent. People in various government positions range the gamut. Nobody is prevented from a leadership position (even the highest position, High Druid/High Druidess) on the basis of sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

Lifestyle choices are left up to consenting adults; celibacy, monogamy, polygamy, polyamoury, polyandry, and polygyny are all legal within the Heathen Tribal Confederacy.

Several types of marriage are recognized, pertaining to who is supported on whose property, or a marriage of equals.

Divorce is legal, and may be decided in various ways: one party at fault, two parties at fault, multiple parties at fault, all parties at fault, no parties at fault.

Abortion
Abortion is legal.

Taxation
Sales tax, being a hardship on the poor, is a violation of the Articles of Confederation. Income is taxed, on a graduated scale. Inheritance is taxed above a certain level.

3.4 The Seanad (Senate)

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3.5 Foreign Relations

Diplomats are chosen from among the Draoidhean (Druids) and Mnathan-Draoidhean (Druidesses), they being the most educated members of society.

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3.6 Tribal Councils & Tribunals

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IV. Military

4.1 Overview

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4.2 Formation

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4.3 Army

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4.4 Navy

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4.5 Air Force

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4.6 Marines

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V. Economy

5.1 Economic layout

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5.2 Income and Human Development

As of 15 June 2011, the Heathen Tribal Confederacy of Dusk Kittens was ranked 1st in the Region, and in the top 10% of the World, for Most Equal Economy.

5.3 Agriculture

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5.4 Science and Technology

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5.5 Energy

The Heathen Tribal Confederacy of Dusk Kittens has one of the largest offshore wind farms in the world.

5.6 Tourism
As of 19 September 2011, The Heathen Tribal Confederacy of Dusk Kittens was ranked in the top 10% of the World for Most Popular Tourist Destinations.

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VI. Demographics

6.1 People

As of 21 September 2011, the Heathen Tribal Confederacy of Dusk Kittens was ranked in the top 5% of the world for Happiest Citizens.

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6.2 Education

Upon graduation from secondary school, a citizen is expected to be proficient in at least five languages.

6.3 Health Care

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VII. Culture

As of 28 September 2011, the Heathen Tribal Confederacy of Dusk Kittens was ranked in the top 10% of the world for Most Cultured.

7.1 Languages

The official languages of the Heathen Confederacy of Dusk_Kittens are Gaelic (Gàidhlig na h-Albann) and Broad Scots. However, a small percentage of the population also speaks Italian and a reconstructed form of ancient Ligurian; these are primarily members of the Arch-Druidess' personal staff and household. In addition, the Priesthood uses both Sengoídelc (Old Irish) and Latin, and members of the intelligentsia likewise use Latin. Furthermore, all graduates of our secondary schools are expected to be proficient in at least five languages; as such, German, French, Spanish, English, Hindi, Japanese, Russian, and Arabic (to name a few) may be heard from time to time among members of our tribes. Sanskrit and Classical Greek are among the language electives which are additionally available in our institutions of higher education. Only Gaelic and Broad Scots are regarded as "official" languages, however.

7.2 Religion

Although there is (as yet) no official national religion in the Confederacy of Dusk_Kittens, the Tribes of the Confederacy are almost 100% Gaelic Heathens (Polytheists), whose Priests and Priestesses are of the Druidic Order. The Druidic Order in the Confederacy of Dusk_Kittens is governed by the High Priestess (also known as the Arch-Druidess), Luna di Genova, a woman whose ancestors came from Scotland, Ireland, Norway, and the Ligurian region of Italy. The ancient Ligures lived in a territory that includes what is now the Italian city of Genoa/Genova, and there were Druids among them (Luna di Genova's father was an emigrant from this area, which explains her Italian name). The overwhelming majority of the population (nearly 100%) consists of Gaelic Polytheists, and our leaders are all followers of that Tradition. Although it is not the official religious perspective of the nation de jure, it is such de facto, and will probably eventually be endorsed by the government as the official Sacred Tradition of our nation.

Training for the Priesthood ordinarily begins at age 12 or 13 for those precocious children who are deemed to have the Gift. However, older members of the Confederacy may petition the Druidic Order for admission to such training. Any person who would be trained for the Priesthood must give evidence of possessing the necessary requirements.

A few Christians have been found in our midst, but these are very probably going to be politely asked to move to another nation, as they have repeatedly demonstrated that they are troublemakers, constantly agitating to have their views forced on everyone else via legislation since almost everyone here regards their beliefs as irrational, prejudiced, and intolerant of diversity. Fair compensation will be given to them in exchange for their houses, land, etc (anything they can't take with them). If they refuse to leave, we'll round them up and have them deported and confiscate any property that cannot be transported with them. They are welcome as visitors (provided they do not engage in efforts at proselytizing), but not as residents (outside of the embassies of nations who tolerate them) nor as citizens, unless they take an oath agreeing to keep their religion out of "public life" (i.e., they must agree to not attempt to influence lawmakers, lawyers, judges, etc. by appeal to their religious teachings, nor attempt to have those teachings made into law) and to refrain from proselytizing. Those who have already sought to have their beliefs enforced by legislation will be deported (with the same options as noted above, except that they will not be given a chance to take the oath and abide by it). The same policy applies to Jews and Muslims. Traditional Theists (Abrahamic Monotheists) have given ample evidence to us that they do not play well with others.

Unlike followers of the Abrahamic Tradition (Jews, Christians, and Muslims), followers of most other religions and sacred traditions are welcome to reside within our borders, as long as they do not attempt to proselytize (those who convert to any religion on their own initiative are one thing, but attempts by any religion to win converts will be looked upon unfavorably, as we view efforts to proselytize as acts of cultural imperialism). Daoism, Þéodism, Ásatrú, Shinto, and Hinduism, to name a few of the more popular minority religions in the Heathen Confederacy of Dusk_Kittens, all have adherents within our territory, and they are unmolested officially or unofficially; the rights of these people to practice their own religions are protected by law, subject only to the "no proselytization" and "no political activities on behalf of religion" rules.

7.3 Literature and the Arts

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7.4 Food

Scottish, Italian, Greek, and Mexican are among the most popular cuisines in the Heathen Confederacy of Dusk_Kittens. Seafood forms a major portion of the typical diet.

7.5 Popular Media

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7.6 Sport

Camanachd (Shinty) is one of the most popular types of Sport in the Confederacy.

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