Saint Monkey

Confederacy of Saint Monkey Conafa San Monk
Flag Coat of arms
Saint Monkey (Black Territory is Monkeyhoarders)
Capital and largest city	Chimpangutan
Official languages	English
Recognised regional languages	Old Monkeyian German French Spanish Russian Italian Saint Monkey Tribal Languages
Demonym(s)	Saint Monkeyian
Government	Confederacy
• Prime Minister	Carlota Rodriguez
• Head of Upper Board	Jake Orangu
• Head of Third Party Board	Kaspar Hell
• Parliament Speaker	Ginny Chanap
Legislature	Parliament of Saint Monkey
• Upper house	Upper Board
• Lower house	Third Party Board
Establishment
• Tribal Settlers	9000BC-3000BC
• Founding of the Saintship of Saint Monkey	1230-1300
• Transition to Democratic Saintship	June 1379
• Transition to Confederacy	15th November, 1928
Area
• Total	494,083 km2 (190,767 sq mi)
Population
• 2024 estimate	52.39 Million
• 2020 census	52.21 Million
• Density	106/km2 (274.5/sq mi)
GDP (nominal)	estimate
• Total	$912 Billion
• Per capita	$162000
HDI	International Development Index: 90.1 (=23rd) (Very Highly Developed) International LGBT+ Rights Index: 98.0 (=17th) (Transformative) International Freedom Index: 96.9 (=29th) (Free) International Safety Index: 100.0 (=1st) (Absolutely Safe) International Index Of Corruption: 96.1 (36th) (Not Corrupt)
Currency	Holy Monkeys (HMN)
Time zone	UTC-10 (UTC)
Date format	dd/mm/yyyy (AD)
Driving side	right
Calling code	+109,012
Internet TLD	.mos

The Confederacy of Saint Monkey, or Saint Monkey (Pronounciaton: Seɪnt Mʌŋki) is a country located in the south-west of the Monkey Peninsula. It is part of the Monkey Empire region, which consists of 5 nations. It shares a land border on the island of Crownex with the Monkeyhoardian overseas territory South Crown Island. To the North, across the East Monkey Sea, lies Ben And Gaute Land. Across the Monkey Empirean Strait or the Free Sea, lies Monkeyhoarders, one of Saint Monkeys closest allies. With an estimated population of 52.39 Million, and a land area of 494,083km2, Saint Monkey is the second most populated and largest country in the Monkey Empire, with only Monkeyhoarders ahead. Saint Monkey divide the country in to Regions, who have quite a lot of autonomy, and their own set of laws. There are a total of 20. Saint Monkey has 2 overseas territories, one being Monkeyterianism Island between the nations of Teriible and Gladiston, and the other, named Nochala which translates to Stay Away in Old Monkeyian, and is located 988km (614mi) from the North Pole. Its' population is only 721, and it was given to Saint Monkey during a expedition with a Saint Monekyian in the 20th century.

Saint Monkey is known for its thriving, and famous, tourism sector, with 83.8 million people visiting Saint Monkey in 2023. It also has a flourishing sector of selling renewable energy overseas. It has sectors in IT, fruit exports, and is known for its generous foreign aid. Saint Monkey is also known for its fantastic Culture, clean and beautiful environment and natural beauty, and also has a unique cuisine. It also takes pride on efficient and quality healthcare, helping other nations with less robust systems by bringing patients to Saint Monkey through many initiatives. Saint Monkeys welfare systems is also one of the largest in the world, supporting all of its citizens. This is one of the reasons Saint Monkeys depression and anxiety rates are amongst the lowest in the World.

Saint Monkey became an officially recognised nation during the reign of Saint Monkey I, who was the first inhabitant, other than the Tribal populations. It is unkown what exact year this happened. but due to records written by Saint Monkey I himself, it is estimated between 1230-1300. Other Historians believe it could've been between 1300 and 1330 as well. Graves have been found that date back to as far as 3000BC, but new ruins that have been found in recent year suggest that the country has been inhabited since the 9th millennium BC. Saint Monkey recognise many languages, due to immigration in the 15th tom 17th Centuries, which introduced many languages, such as French, Spanish and Russian. Interestingly, the Free Islands region recongnises all languages in the world.

Etymology

"Saint Monkey" is the name given to Rudolf Truim, when arriving in Saint Monkey, after being sent their by the Monkeyterianist deity Monke. The language spoken by Monkeyhoarders at the time was fairly unknown. It is believed to be a dialect or form of Maxtopian, from Maxtopia, the nation that discovered Monkeyhoarders in 877AD, or possibly a Tribal language. However, Saint Monkey I, or his real name Rudolf Truim was instructed by Monke to go to the nearby Rainforest, and after a couple days hike, they found a Tribe. The story is that Rudolf immediately knew their language, and understood all the tribal members. The tribe though this was a sending from their gods, and therefore gave him the name "Saint Monkey" or in their language, "Sinka Kama" (Latin Version, Not their Language). It is believed that this Tribe joined onto another, as it does not exist anymore. However, this created the basis for Saint Monkey, and the religion Monkeyterianism.

History

Main article: History of Saint Monkey

Tribal Era

Artist interpretation of a tribal member making a fire in a Saint Monkey Rainforest.

The Tribal Era begun anywhere between 3000-9000BC, which is when historians believe migrants inhabited Saint Monkey, possibly through Monkeyhoarders or Ben And Gaute Land. Some Tribes even have records that date back to the 10th Millennium BC, however these are very much guesses in terms of age. The best piece of evidence is on the shoreline of the Chimpics, where they have found ruins that may date back to 9000BC. The second most popular ruin site in Saint Monkey is the Raino Fortress, which is believed to be almost 5000 years old, and is known for it's incredible structure and preservation. It had 8.5 Million visitors in 2023. The most popular is the Saint Monkey I Ancient Ruins, expected to be 3000 years old, with an intricate tunnel system, and a beautiful beach beside it. It had 9 Million Visitors in 2023.

For the first 4000-5000 years, populations in Saint Monkey grew and there was an approximate number of 700 tribes, according a book written by the Nito Tribe. It was believed that some sort of early from of census was created in Saint Monkey, or early forms of communication.

There are almost 200 ruin sites that tourists can visit nowadays, however, it is estimated that there are probably 600-700 sites still hidden. A new site has been recently allowed to dig, and is expected to be completed this summer. There is also a site that is expected to be as big as the Alcazar castle in the Kingdom of Castille.

The Tribes lived in peace, but there was no attempt to begin bartering or trade, and they remained a simple civilisation for the whole time. However, they were known as very sophisticated people, that were good at many skills, and this is why there was many civilisations living in fortresses and other structures. However, there was also Nomadic Tribes, who travelled across the Land, discovering new places. Many tribes had maps of the world, which were very close to what is Mainland Saint Monkey.

However, after thousands of years, many tribes became territorial, and had ambitions to take over more land. This causes a large conflict that according to some remaining tribes' record, lasted 30 years, and begun at 900BC, the well-known Tribal War. The Tribal War was a conflict that caused many tribes to be lost, and killed many people. Weapons that were used ranged from types of swords, spears and axes. It is also said that Children were involved in fighting too. Overall, this depleted nearly 200 tribes, according to many studies, and tribal records. In Monkeyterianism, there is the Saint Fade Festival, which commemorates lives lost in the war, between July and August. People give things away, travel to remote locations of Rainforests, many practice the 1st Grain of Sand in Monkeyterianism, and others visit Ancient Ruins, and light candles. Others do traditional practices in Monkeyterianist sanctuaries.

In the last of the BC years, many tribes began showing signs of advancement. Many inventing time processes, like calendars, and others creating more smarter ways to catch food.

Between 1AD and the founding of Saint Monkey, many tribes grew. Tribes finally began trading, and the Festival of the Tribes began taking place (see culture). In some records, the Tribes were planning on exploration, and seeing if there were any more humans anywere else, past the borders of the world. One Tribe made a trip and discovered the Chimp Islands, and another the Free Islands, and found new tribes there. Hawaba was invented, and Tribes began competing against each other. They also began Inter-Marrying and many Tribes began joining each other.

However, between 1230 and 1300, a discovery by Saint Monkey I (Rudolf Truim) would change the lives of Tribes forever.

Discovery

Saint Monkey I and Ezzie Monk's graves in Saint Monkey I.

Saint Monkey was discovered by a man named Rudolf Truim, and his friend Guenther Hal, and future wife Ezzie Monk. It was discovered anywhere between 1230-1300, most likely during the Minor Gladistonian War, after Rudolf Truim wanted to escape conflict, remembering that his Great-Great-Grandfather had been killed by the infamous Monkey Man IV. He set off on a boat to Saint Monkey, after stealing one from Port Monkeyhoarders.

After 3 weeks on the boat, with little food and water, they found an untouched beach, now the city of Saint Monkey I. That evening, it is said that Rudolf had a vision from a deity Monke, who was apparently the spokesperson for the religion Monkeyterianism. In this vision, he told Rudolf this land had massive opportunity, and Tribes lie to the east of where they were sat. He told Ezzie and Guenther, however they were skeptical about that truth of this so-called vision. In total, some say Saint Monkey I had over 70 visions throughout hid life, which he documented in books. This created the basis for Monkeyterianism, including the Bunch of Bananas rules and the Grains of sand rules. Many started worshipping this religion, including himself.

They agreed to follow him into the rainforest however, believing it would be useful to explore their new home, and to their surprise, Rudolf found the Tribe. According to the story, Rudolf spoke fluently and knew the Tribal members names. The Tribe, intrigued, thought he was a sending from the gods, and dubbed him "Saint Monkey".

Several years later, Saint Monkey I returned back to Monkeyhoarders to persuade people to join them in Saint Monkey. The Monarchy in Monkeyhoarders was not aware of it at the time, and only found out later that such land existed, during the reign of Saint Monkey II.

Saint Monkey I encountered many more visions, and on his return to Saint Monkey, he appointed many new settlers to persuade more people to join, and began a long expedition to explore the island in it's entirety. After finding the peaks of the Andechimps, he dedicated his time to set foot and name these peaks. He rose to the largest peak, Mt. Orangumonkountain, and after three years of slow exploration he returned to Saint Monkey I, noticing that civilisation began to grow, with many buildings now standing.

Between approximately 1300-1325, Saint Monkey I died alongside his wife, and gave his eldest son, the role of being Saint Monkey II, and then told him to work together with his 2 brothers and 2 sisters to discover the rest of the island, and begin to create peace with the other nations around them.

Saint Monkey II

When Saint Monkey II came into power, he immediately begun talks with Monkeyhoarders. After many times the deal fell through, and a small trade deal was passed after 3 weeks. However, it took a total of 5 years to establish strong trade deals. As the population of Saint Monkey increased, the Gold Shores and Land Ahoy regions were officialised, as that was where people were living at the time. Saint Monkey II then established a modest military to protect the island, and set out on an expedition to search the corners of Saint Monkey and map it all out.

As they were mapping Saint Monkey out, they discovered the Crown Islands, which were already inhabited by Monkeyhoarders at the time, with a small barracks on the Island. Saint Monkey II ended his expedition, and entrusted his 2 borthers and sisters to finish off the expedition. He went to talk with Monkey Man X about the ownership of the Island, and Monkey Man X conceded the Islands, but were also given the southern part of the larger and main Crown Island, to improve trade and relations.

On returning to Saint Monkey I, he didn't understand why his siblings had returned yet. He went to search for them, and found them dead, killed by a tribe. The tribe then caught him, and cut off his leg and ate it. After several months hostage in this tribe, he managed to learn their language, and told them that more humans would be coming to try and populate the region. However, he said that they could escape find peace if they relocated to the Southern Islands. The Tribe agreed after some negotiations, and were sent to the Southern Islands. He was given the remains of his siblings, which he subsequently buried in Saint Monkey I. He then finished the map of Saint Monkey his siblings had left, and divided them into 10 regions, however at the time unnamed. He then sent his soldiers to create peace deals with Tribes, and create Tribal Protection areas.

He visited Monkey Man X many times afterwards, and fell in love with his daughter. They then had a son, when Saint Monkey II was aged 60, and Monkey Man X daughter aged 51. He was named Monkey Man III, and had 2 half-brothers, bore by Monkey Man Xs daughter before meeting Saint Monkey II. Saint Monkey III became the next leader, however only for a short 2 years in complete power.

Saint Monkey III and IV

Saint Monkey IIIs reign, although short, it was successful and fruitful. As a token of goodwill, he gifted the Crown Islands to the North to Monkey Man X. Saint Monkey III was known as a sefless leader, balancing his duties with his Daughter and Wife, and kept very good relations with the country. He expanded civillisation within the country, establishing a settlement on the Crown Islands, now the 7th Largest City in Saint Monkey, Chimpislington, as well as establishing a settlement on the Free Islands the 8th largest city He was also known for opening crucial trade routes that would have a significant impact on the economy in the years upcoming years. Unfortunately, during a trip to improve relations with Gladiston, he contracted Rabies, and shortly died later, in October 1362. He was known as a benevolent leader, and was mourned throughout the nation.

After Saint Monkey IIIs death, the job was given to his daughter, Saint Monkey IV, making her the first female Saint Monkey, and she was arguably the best. Due to her young age, a Board of Directors was set up to deal with matters less important. When Saint Monkey IV turned 18, she established a Prime Minister, and a board to deal with less important matters in general, and they would be elected every 4 years, a system she dubbed a Democratic Saintship. During her reign, it is believed that English was becoming a more common language spoken, and many Tribes decided to go to civillisation, and leave their traditional homes due to the adancement of the quality of life. This was called the Saint Monkey Tribal Migration.

Early in her life, she decided to create an official capital, therefore creating Chimpangutan. In the build of Chimpangutan, she and the Prime Minister agreed to build museums, statues and more activities to create a place that was fun and also useful, with building many job areas, with jobs such as distillers, brewers, bakers, captains, cartographers and more were available. This is where the current Chimpangutan Old Town is today. She also divided the country into the regions we know today by naming the 10 regions and also dividing it up to create 9 more. Other than Crownex, which divided to East Crownex and West Crownex in 1974, all regions are the same now as it was back in 1383. She was known for the freedom she gave to people, massive enhancements in civil rights, women's rights and more that some countries haven't reached to yet even today. Saint Monkey IV also invented the earliest of social housing systems.

Saint Monkey IV also created some of the first tourist attractions, including the Chimpangutan Water Park, the first water park in existence, opened in 1401. She also put a lot of work to establishing beach and mountain sports. However, the death of Monkey Man X affected her reign for a while, since they were great friends for a long time.

After the grieving period for Monkey Man X, Saint Monkey IV went to Monkeyville, Monkeyhoarders, to discus making a Union between the countries, and after a month of talks, the Monkey Empire was established in July 1415. Any nation inside the Monkey Empire would have Free Trade, Unrestricted Travel and more perks. The unrestricted travel agreement meant that Saint Monkey IV could open up excursion companies, so people from the public could visit Saint Monkey, Monkeyhoarders or Gladiston. During this era, Saint Monkey IV let people from the world experience Saint Monkey by having tours, facilitating cultural exchange and by using national food from back in the 1200s, creating a robust and unique food industry, which propelled Saint Monkeys culture.

She also broke barriers for rights, legalising Same-Sex Marriages, and Polygamy, although very monitored, in the name of civil rights. She entrusted the Prime Minister and Board with taxation, economic worth, employment, and healthcare whislt she continues her initiatives. In 1425, she had the first celebration with the Monkey Empire Leaders, at the time Monkey Man XI and Gladi Jack on the Monkey Empires 10th anniversary, a tradition now continued annually, and being open to the public in important anniversary's (100th anniversary, 150th etc.)

During a boat trip, a tragic accident ensued with Gladi Jack and Monkey Man XI dying in the accident. Saint Monkey IV held a month of mourning. Afterwars, new leaders Redison Jil and Monkey Man XII conmtinued working with Saint Monkey, growing and fostering the economy, education and tourism. In 1461, due to her old age and her husbands death, she gave up her duties to the Prime Minister and Board. She found solace in Saint Monkey I and kept up with charity work in communities there, eventually dying aged 105 in 1476. She was buried with her late husband next to Saint Monkey I and Ezzie Monk.

Buildup to and the 1st Teriiblean War

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The SMD Azsailer on a historical recreation trip to Azkamen in 2012.

Main article: 1st Teriiblean War

During the early reign from Saint Monkey V, it was believed he had a vision, the only other Saint Monkey to have one. In this vision, he saw the deity Monke and Monke told him to protect Monkeyterianism Island or at the time East Monkey Island as it held important religious settlement under the ground. Seeing this, Saint Monkey V grew and established a formidable military force, and made an agreement with Monkey Man XII to station some of their military there. In 1496, he also passed the Siblings Act of 1496, which said that all Siblings of a Saint Monkey would be equally treated, and if a Saint Monkey were to die without an heir, then a Sibling would take power. This law still hasn't needed to be activated, however still stands making sure that the family line could be continued.

In early 1500, Teriible had arguments over who actually owns the island. Teriible claimed they own the Island, as they had discovered it in the early 700s but stayed away from it, as they were attacked by a Tribe. So when Monkeyhoarders discovered it in the late 1000s, and the Tribe died out, believed to be by a plague of some sort, they took control of it and established an settlement. They couldn't reach a peaceful agreement, and after always staying peaceful with it's neighbors, eventually war broke out after a surprise attack from the east, after Teriible sailed around the Island, unnoticed.

This was called the Suprise from the East and it caused Teriible to take half of the Island. But due to quick thinking, Saint Monkey and Monkeyhoarders managed to pull a counteroffensive and after 1 Month, pushed the Teriiblean invaders back. During the first year, Teriible managed to take the western half of the Island, and there were numerous naval battles, including the sinking of the, at the time, Largest Monkeyhoardian ship, Up Monke in the Pirate Invasion battle, in which many rogue vessels attacked Teriiblean and Monkeyhoardian ships.

In the second year of the war, Saint Monkey V and Monkey Man XII came to fight. The battle then intensified, with more attacks on sea, and on land. In April 1501, Teriible attacked from all 4 directions of the Island, leaving Saint Monkey and Monkeyhoarders hopeless. However, Gladistonian forces came and attacked The Northern and Eastern Teriiblean forces, buying time for the Saint Monkeyians and Monkeyterianist to retreat, although losing a lot of the Gladistonian fleet in the proccess. Nevertheless, they entered the war. Meanwhile, Teriible were buying weapons from allies, and forcing young children to head to War.

In September 1501, Typhoon Teriiblean hit the Island, not unusual for this area, however this time especially devastating, effecting the Saint Monkeyian and Monkeyhoardian side the most. Teriible then launched a quick counteroffensive in terrible conditions for their soldier, however, they managed to catch Monkeyhoardian forces by surprise, as they were counting the survivors of the Typhoon, expecting Teriible to do the same. This allowed Teriible to capture 95% of the Island, and it left Monkey Man XII dead, fighting on the front lines. Until 1502 the war was all but stopped, with only a couple of battles between September 1502 and March 1503, as both sides were recovering from the Typhoon in September.

In April 1503, after some battles won by Saint Monkey, Saint Monkey V had held onto hope. However, soon enough, the North Final Counteroffensive took place. Teriiblean forces came from the North, expecting to finish off the War. Saint Monkey V prepared to evacuate, however, a note came from a pigeon, saying "Bear 'em off for one day." The next day, Teriible withdrew their attack as word had come that Azkamen had attacked the North of Teriible, and that they needed to protect their homeland.

This gave Saint Monkey V a lifeline, as they took the opportunity to take the rest of Monkeyterianism Island with Monkeyhoarders within 2 Months. In October 1503, Monkeyhoarders and Monkey Man XIII expressed their will to help Azkamen with the Invasion. So, they prepared for battle and set sail for Azkamen. Next week, they arrived and found out Azkamen had failed with their invasion, and had lost their En Island too. They had taken most of their forces to Teriible, which had left Monkeyterianist Island open for attack.

By Febuary 1504, Monkeyterianism Island was lost. Many thought Teriible would stop there, but jumped on their luck and attacked Gladiston. In July 1504, after months of blind fighting, Saint Monkey V, Monkey Man XIII and Gladistonian leader Orion Silver devised a final plan, named Operation Monk.

Operation Monk was plan to capture the land needed to return the previous borders. This began with an attack on Teriible forces in Gladiston, but being under the false pretense of being Teriiblean. They painted their ships to look like Teriiblean ones, and landed in Gladiston. They succeeded, and the Eastern forces in the front line were surrounded. However, Teriible learned of this and came from the west. Teriible were on the Gladiston Coast, then there was a Monkey Empirean side, surrounding another Teriiblean side. Until December 1504, there was a stalemate. Teriible didn't want to advance, as they knew their eastern forces would be gobbled up, but neither did the Monkey Empireans, as the western forces would surely fight back. Eventually the stalemate was broken. However, Saint Monkey attacked the West forces, which caught them off guard, and making them lose the western side. Ships came in soon after to support the Monkey Empirean forces. By February 1505, Gladiston was free of Teriiblean fighters.

The next part of the Operation was to take Monkeyterianist Island. Monkey Empirean forces surrounded the Island from the East and South, Azkamen participating in a 3 month battle for the North and Western side, known as the Dolgaya Osada (Long Siege). By June 1505, Azkamen and the Monkey Empire begun their ground operation to take Monkeyterianist Island. Although Teriilbean forces managed to pull a unexpectedly long battle, the Island was captured in 49 days.

The Cannonball Siege Statue on a beach in Monkeyterianist Island, 2018.

Monkey Man XIII wouldn't end the war there and emphasized the importance of retaking En Island with Azkamen, to help their newfound allies, and return the borders to before the conflict. The next 8 months was all about trying to reach En Island after Sea Battle after Sea Battle. In January, Saint Monkey V put out decoy boats to confuse the Teriibleans, and finally in February 1506, they'd reached En Island.

However, new king of Teriible, Tsar Voyna II, called for a ceasefire. Saint Monkey V and Monkey Man XIII, although sceptical agreed to it. It was originally a 6 month ceasefire, but was extended to 1 year. In this year, there was 76 meeting, none of which came through. Tsar Voyna II said the Monkey Empire are making impossible claims, to restore the borders, as they want to gain something in this war, but Saint Monkey V said no more need to die, and they should just end the war.

Nevertheless, fighting resumed in March 1507. Saint Monkey had to leave En Island, and had tooken a massive step back. However, they'd strategized well, and managed to get through to En Island by May 1507. However, the war wouldn't end there, and they had to begin a ground operation quickly, otherwise they would be sunk quickly. Within 2 days, they managed to land on the shores of En Island. There wasn't many fighters in this fight at the beginning, but once Teriible knew Monkey Empireans were on the Island, they'd move ships to send soldiers in, leaving the sea exposed to other ships to enter.

The plan worked, and other ships landed as soon as they could. Teriiblean forces were following Monkey Empirean forces as Monkey Empirean froces were following them. Azkamen then landed on the North East of the island, surrounding the Teriiblean forces following. This caused half of the Island to be recaptured. Teriible regrouped, and a grueling battle ensued. However, after months of tiny gains, a massive mistake made by Teriible, caused Monkey Empirean and Azkamenian forces to retake the Island by January 1508.

The mistake was that Teriible attempted to cut off the island, and try and retake Monkeyterianist Island. But there was row after row of ship from En Island to Monkeyterianist Island. Many were decoys, but some were real, which was enough to stop the Teriiblean forces. With a lot of the forces gone, Azkamen had done most of the wokr and had retaken the Island. Saint Monkey V then saw Teriiblean forces nearly land again but after the Konets Durakov (Fool's End Battle), the Teriiblean forces surrendered in late January 1508.

Saint Monkey V announced a national Monkeyterianist holiday, Charichimp, centered around giving to others, after all the lives given in the 1st Teriiblean War.

After the war, the soldiers gave their time to rebuild En and Monkeyterianist Island. Saint Monkey V relinquished his power to the Prime Minister, settling down with his wife, son and other relatives. In 1513 he died of natural causes at the age of 95, and his Nephew's Son took over.

2nd Teriiblean War

Main article: 2nd Teriiblean War

Geography

Main article: Geography of Saint Monkey

The Geography of Saint Monkey is very varied and diverse. The country has 91 extinct volcanoes, 67 dormant volcanoes and 21 active volcanoes, mostly situated on the Andechimps mountain range and on the volcanic Free Islands and Southern Islands. It is known for it's pristine beaches and turquoise waters and has 877

Politics

Main article: Saint Monkey Politics

Economy

Main article: Economy of Saint Monkey

Culture

Main article: Culture of Saint Monkey

Sport

Main article: Saint Monkey Sport

Football

Hawaba/Saint Monkeyian Beach Volleyball

Beach Volleyaball

Hockey

Architecture

Main articles: Tallest Buildings in Saint Monkey and Architecture in Saint Monkey

Art

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Literature

Main article: Saint Monkey Literature

Media

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