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[[File:Image.png|thumb|The Current extent of Chicken Island]] | [[File:Image.png|thumb|The Current extent of Chicken Island]] | ||
The '''Kingdom of Chicken Island, Feathershire and Her Protectorates''', commonly known as the '''Kingdom of Chicken Island''' | The '''Kingdom of Chicken Island, Feathershire and Her Protectorates'''<span class="noexcerpt">, commonly known as the '''Kingdom of Chicken Island''' or '''Chicken Island''',</span> is a country comprising the entirety of the [[Chicken Islands]]<span class="noexcerpt"> ([[Chicken Island Major]] and [[Chicken Island Minor]])</span> as well as many other surrounding islands and the easternmost portion of [[Meow Island]]. The Kingdom features two land borders, one on Meow Island shared by [[Ballymena]] and [[Llanfair Cwmlân]] and one on Chicken Island Minor shared with the [[Bling Dynasty]]. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
The Kingdom of Chicken Island was founded | === Settling === | ||
The Kingdom of Chicken Island was founded in June of 2023 hours after the founding of [[Greenhill]] of the server being active. The first building built in the Kingdom was the Bâtiment d'Henri, now known as the [[Henry Kissinger Memorial Building]], which is a luxury highrise apartment building. | |||
The | === Imperial Era === | ||
The Imperial Era, beginning about 2 months after the server started, consisted of many claims being made by the Queen to expand the borders of the Kingdom. This included the claim of [[Feathershire]], Cluck Bottom, [[Simbois|Cloverdale]], the [[Chicken Island Keys]] ([[Key Impenetrable]], Key Gemini, and Key Arrakis | |||
=== Countess Conflict === | |||
The [[Countess Conflict]], happening roughly in year 2 saw the formation of the [[Cassony|Holy Kingdom of Cassony]]. The now-queen of Cassony, her majesty [[Maria I|queen Maria]], was a member of the Chicken Island Nobility, known as Maria, the Countess of Cloverdale. While being the countess of Cloverdale she formed the independent nation of Cassony. In the words of the Queen of Chicken Island “She was both a member of my nobility and a Monarch of a hostile foreign power.” This led to the annexation of Cloverdale forming the now independent state of [[Simbois]] which is curated by both the Kingdom of Cassony and the Kingdom of Chicken Island. Although this geopolitical situation might seem complicated, in reality neither nation chooses to enforce their power on Simbois, making Simbois more akin to the anarchist communities of the west. | The [[Countess Conflict]], happening roughly in year 2 saw the formation of the [[Cassony|Holy Kingdom of Cassony]]. The now-queen of Cassony, her majesty [[Maria I|queen Maria]], was a member of the Chicken Island Nobility, known as Maria, the Countess of Cloverdale. While being the countess of Cloverdale she formed the independent nation of Cassony. In the words of the Queen of Chicken Island “She was both a member of my nobility and a Monarch of a hostile foreign power.” This led to the annexation of Cloverdale forming the now independent state of [[Simbois]] which is curated by both the Kingdom of Cassony and the Kingdom of Chicken Island. Although this geopolitical situation might seem complicated, in reality neither nation chooses to enforce their power on Simbois, making Simbois more akin to the anarchist communities of the west. | ||
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=== Politics === | === Politics === | ||
The Kingdom is an [[wikipedia:absolute monarchy|absolute monarchy]] with no clear heir. It has only ever had one monarchy, Her (Celestial/Clucking) Majesty [[Kisinja | The Kingdom is an [[wikipedia:absolute monarchy|absolute monarchy]] with no clear heir. It has only ever had one monarchy, Her (Celestial/Clucking) Majesty [[Kisinja|Queen Kisinja I]]. The official belief of the monarchy is that the Monarch is chosen by god to rule over its populace. The monarchy is incredibly popular among its subjects. | ||
=== Subdivisions === | === Subdivisions === | ||
==== Core Regions ==== | |||
The Kingdom itslef is devided into two regions, [[Chicken Island (island)|Chicken Island]] and [[Feathershire]] (consisting of East Meow and the [[Chicken Island Keys]]). The division of these two regions is mainly ceremonial. | |||
==== Colonial Possessions ==== | |||
[[File:Colonies.png|thumb|Colonial Possessions of Chicken Island]] | |||
The Kingdom administers two primary colonial territories overseas: Mushroom Island Major, and Paokong. These possessions are governed directly by the Crown and are considered integral, yet non-core, components of the Kingdom's territory. Their administration is focused on resource management and strategic expansion, differing from the governance of the core regions. | |||
==== Sovereign Economic Zones ==== | |||
The Kingdom designates certain "Sovereign Economic Zones." These are territorial enclaves, both on land and at sea, dedicated solely to industrial production and falling under direct jurisdiction of the Crown, seperate from standard regional governments. The exact number of these zones is inentionally kept secret as a matter of national security. The most visible example of a Sovereign Economic Zone is the Royal Prismarine Farm off the coast of Chicken Island. | |||
== Culture == | == Culture == | ||
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=== Language === | === Language === | ||
Classical Chinese is the official language of the Kingdom although English is the lingua franca for daily life. | |||
=== Religion === | |||
The Kingdom is formally a Shinto state, with the Monarch recognized as the sacred protector and custodian of the faith. This custodianship extends beyond the Kingdom's borders, as she is recognized as the guardian of all Shinto shrines. Within the Kingdom, the sound of bells is considered sacred and their use is restricted solely to ceremonies. | |||
== Propaganda == | == Propaganda == | ||
Chicken Island utilizes soft power very effectively. The Kingdom is very open about the fact that they use propaganda to change the opinions in the minds of non chicken island subjects. The main institution Chicken Island uses to better its image on the international scale is the Magnolia Company. The Magnolia Company is directly owned by the Monarch and it produces News Papers, Banners, distributes Prismarine, as well as owning shops such as the Magnolia Inn and the soon to be Magnolia Ramen shop. | Chicken Island utilizes soft power very effectively. The Kingdom is very open about the fact that they use propaganda to change the opinions in the minds of non chicken island subjects. The main institution Chicken Island uses to better its image on the international scale is the Magnolia Company. The Magnolia Company is directly owned by the Monarch and it produces News Papers, Banners, distributes Prismarine, as well as owning shops such as the [[Magnolia Inn]] and the soon to be Magnolia Ramen shop. | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:02, 1 November 2025
The Kingdom of Chicken Island, Feathershire and Her Protectorates, commonly known as the Kingdom of Chicken Island or Chicken Island, is a country comprising the entirety of the Chicken Islands (Chicken Island Major and Chicken Island Minor) as well as many other surrounding islands and the easternmost portion of Meow Island. The Kingdom features two land borders, one on Meow Island shared by Ballymena and Llanfair Cwmlân and one on Chicken Island Minor shared with the Bling Dynasty.
History
Settling
The Kingdom of Chicken Island was founded in June of 2023 hours after the founding of Greenhill of the server being active. The first building built in the Kingdom was the Bâtiment d'Henri, now known as the Henry Kissinger Memorial Building, which is a luxury highrise apartment building.
Imperial Era
The Imperial Era, beginning about 2 months after the server started, consisted of many claims being made by the Queen to expand the borders of the Kingdom. This included the claim of Feathershire, Cluck Bottom, Cloverdale, the Chicken Island Keys (Key Impenetrable, Key Gemini, and Key Arrakis
Countess Conflict
The Countess Conflict, happening roughly in year 2 saw the formation of the Holy Kingdom of Cassony. The now-queen of Cassony, her majesty queen Maria, was a member of the Chicken Island Nobility, known as Maria, the Countess of Cloverdale. While being the countess of Cloverdale she formed the independent nation of Cassony. In the words of the Queen of Chicken Island “She was both a member of my nobility and a Monarch of a hostile foreign power.” This led to the annexation of Cloverdale forming the now independent state of Simbois which is curated by both the Kingdom of Cassony and the Kingdom of Chicken Island. Although this geopolitical situation might seem complicated, in reality neither nation chooses to enforce their power on Simbois, making Simbois more akin to the anarchist communities of the west.
Governance
Politics
The Kingdom is an absolute monarchy with no clear heir. It has only ever had one monarchy, Her (Celestial/Clucking) Majesty Queen Kisinja I. The official belief of the monarchy is that the Monarch is chosen by god to rule over its populace. The monarchy is incredibly popular among its subjects.
Subdivisions
Core Regions
The Kingdom itslef is devided into two regions, Chicken Island and Feathershire (consisting of East Meow and the Chicken Island Keys). The division of these two regions is mainly ceremonial.
Colonial Possessions
The Kingdom administers two primary colonial territories overseas: Mushroom Island Major, and Paokong. These possessions are governed directly by the Crown and are considered integral, yet non-core, components of the Kingdom's territory. Their administration is focused on resource management and strategic expansion, differing from the governance of the core regions.
Sovereign Economic Zones
The Kingdom designates certain "Sovereign Economic Zones." These are territorial enclaves, both on land and at sea, dedicated solely to industrial production and falling under direct jurisdiction of the Crown, seperate from standard regional governments. The exact number of these zones is inentionally kept secret as a matter of national security. The most visible example of a Sovereign Economic Zone is the Royal Prismarine Farm off the coast of Chicken Island.
Culture
Language
Classical Chinese is the official language of the Kingdom although English is the lingua franca for daily life.
Religion
The Kingdom is formally a Shinto state, with the Monarch recognized as the sacred protector and custodian of the faith. This custodianship extends beyond the Kingdom's borders, as she is recognized as the guardian of all Shinto shrines. Within the Kingdom, the sound of bells is considered sacred and their use is restricted solely to ceremonies.
Propaganda
Chicken Island utilizes soft power very effectively. The Kingdom is very open about the fact that they use propaganda to change the opinions in the minds of non chicken island subjects. The main institution Chicken Island uses to better its image on the international scale is the Magnolia Company. The Magnolia Company is directly owned by the Monarch and it produces News Papers, Banners, distributes Prismarine, as well as owning shops such as the Magnolia Inn and the soon to be Magnolia Ramen shop.