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}}[[file:Luttenried_early_colony.jpg|thumb|left|Schwenke Settlement colonists before the Luttenried Order's arrival.]]'''Luttenried''', or properly known as the '''Holy Dukedom of Luttenried''' (also '''Holy Duchy of Luttenried'''), is a Colonial Stem {{wp|Duchy|Dukedom}} within [[The Empire of Common Territories]] (TECT) located in the [https://www.nationstates.net/region=kali_yuga| Kali Yuga] Region. It is comprised of mainland Luttenried (continent), four major islands off the mainland's southern coast, and twenty-two other islands scattered around the mainland's vast coastline. With an area of 7,856,487 km2, the Holy Duchy is the largest landmass between the continents of Musgorocia and Oriea - Luttenried itself is the sixth largest continent in the region. Luttenried is a mostly flat, {{wp|megadiverse|megadiverse}} country with a broad variety of landscapes and climates due to its large size; tropical rainforests, savannas, dense forests, mountain ranges, and expansive deserts are all found on the continent of Luttenried.
}}[[file:Luttenried_early_colony.jpg|thumb|left|Schwenke Settlement colonists before the Luttenried Order's arrival.]]'''Luttenried''', or properly known as the '''Holy Dukedom of Luttenried''' (also '''Holy Duchy of Luttenried'''), is a Colonial Stem {{wp|Duchy|Dukedom}} within [[The Empire of Common Territories]] (TECT) located in the [https://www.nationstates.net/region=kali_yuga| Kali Yuga] Region. It is comprised of mainland Luttenried (continent), four major islands off the mainland's southern coast, and twenty-two other islands scattered around the mainland's vast coastline. With an area of 7,856,487 km2, the Holy Duchy is the largest landmass between the continents of Musgorocia and Oriea - Luttenried itself is the sixth largest continent in the region. Luttenried is a mostly flat, {{wp|megadiverse|megadiverse}} country with a broad variety of landscapes and climates due to its large size; tropical rainforests, savannas, dense forests, mountain ranges, and expansive deserts are all found on the continent of Luttenried.


Although inhabited primarily by Commoners and decendents of native peoples (mixed-race between Commoners and natives usually), the continent's previous inhabitants, the Ohanzee people, were said to have settled Luttenried over a million years ago; they are speculated to have arrived from Musgorocia using makeshift rafts and boats, island hopping until settling in Luttenried. The Ohanzee Confederation, a {{wp|confederation|confederation}} of over thirty tribal nations, dominated the continent by the time Commoners arrived in 1402. As an early governing body, the Ohanzee Confederation was said to have been created by the actual Ohanzee tribes who hail from the northeastern part of the continent. Four Ohanzee tribes total unified so they could cooperate and direct all warfare against competitors; competiton namely included other Ohanzee speakers - Ohanzee tribes who were independent - and unknown, possibly prior inhabitants, that are believed to have been wiped out by the Ohanzee in the past. Oral tradition states that the four nations brought together eight other Ohanzee tribes/speakers and defeated eighteen other "peoples." In 1412, a full decade after [[TECT]] colonists establish their first settlement on the continent, and eight years after the [[Luttenried Order]] establishes the "Crusader State of Luttenried" (Luttenried Earldom), the two sides officially went to war. After almost two decades of war, the Luttenried Crusader State achieved total domination over the continent in 1431. As recognition for its achievements, the Luttenried Earldom was hansomly rewarded by both the Empire and Kirche for its victory in yet another crusade. To cement the state's authority in both the region and the Empire, Whilhelm XII awarded Earl [[Burchard Bleier Luttenried]] title of Duke, transforming his realm into a colonial stem dukedom.
Although inhabited primarily by Commoners and decendents of native peoples (mixed-race between Commoners and natives usually), the continent's previous inhabitants, the Ohanzee people, were said to have settled Luttenried over a million years ago; they are speculated to have arrived from Musgorocia using makeshift rafts and boats, island hopping until settling in Luttenried. The Ohanzee Confederation, a {{wp|confederation|confederation}} of over thirty tribal nations, dominated the continent by the time Commoners arrived in 1402. As an early governing body, the Ohanzee Confederation was said to have been created by the actual Ohanzee tribes who hail from the northeastern part of the continent. Four Ohanzee tribes total unified so they could cooperate and direct all warfare against competitors; competiton namely included other Ohanzee speakers - Ohanzee tribes who were independent - and unknown, possibly prior inhabitants, that are believed to have been wiped out by the Ohanzee in the past. Oral tradition states that the four nations brought together eight other Ohanzee tribes/speakers and defeated eighteen other "peoples." In 1412, a full decade after [[TECT]] colonists establish their first settlement on the continent, and eight years after the [[Luttenried Order]] establishes the "Crusader State of Luttenried" (Luttenried Earldom), the two sides officially went to [[war|Ohanzee Crusade]]. After almost two decades of war, the Luttenried Crusader State achieved total domination over the continent in 1431. As recognition for its achievements, the Luttenried Earldom was hansomly rewarded by both the Empire and Kirche for its victory in yet another crusade. To cement the state's authority in the region and its position within the Empire, Whilhelm XII awarded Earl [[Burchard Bleier Luttenried]] title of Duke, transforming his realm into a colonial stem dukedom.


The Holy Dukedom of Luttenried exploded both economically and by population after the [[Ohanzee Crusade]]. The combination of religious and imperial fevor, vast untapped resources, and Duchy provided incentives attracted immigrants, pilgrims, and businesses to the continent in what historians call the "Luttenried Settler Rush." Duke Burchard and the Luttenried Order spent the next three decades consolidating their position in the region; time was spent developing the Duchy's infrastructure, attracting new residents from home, and getting to know the intenrational neighborhood so to speak. After his death in 1492, Duke Burchard's eldest son, Theudemar Luttenried, inherits his father's title and becomes the next Oberbefehlshaber of the Luttenried Order. Duke Theudemar was a devout believer like his predocessors before him and his loyalty to the Emperor was second only to God. Theudemar's self-proclaimed mission as Duke was to build upon what his father had established, and to do that Theudemar prepared for war. In 1510, Duke Theudemar and the Luttenried Order proclaimed "Holy Crusade" against several island nations surrounding Luttenried, kicking off the [[Luttenried Crusades]]. Over the next decade, the Holy Dukedom of Luttenried, with the Empire's assistance, conquered dozens of islands near and far from the continent.  
The Holy Dukedom of Luttenried exploded economically and experienced a signifigant population boom after the [[Ohanzee Crusade]]. The combination of religious and imperial fevor, vast untapped resources, and expansive land for settlers to acquire attracted immigrants, pilgrims, and businesses to the continent in what historians call the "Luttenried Settler Rush." Duke Burchard and the Luttenried Order spent the next three decades consolidating their position in the region; time was spent developing the Duchy's infrastructure, attracting new residents from home, and getting to know the regional neighborhood, so to speak. After his death in 1492, Duke Burchard's eldest son, Theudemar Luttenried, inherits his father's title and becomes the next Oberbefehlshaber of the Luttenried Order. Duke Theudemar was a devout believer like his predocessors before him and his loyalty to the Emperor was second only to God. Theudemar's self-proclaimed mission as his father's successor was to build upon what he had established, and to do that Theudemar prepared for war. In 1510, Duke Theudemar and the Luttenried Order proclaimed "Holy Crusade" against several island nations surrounding Luttenried, kicking off the [[Luttenried Crusades]]. Over the next decade, the Holy Dukedom of Luttenried, with the Empire's assistance, conquered dozens of islands near and far from the continent. By 1521, the Holy Duchy had achieved its modern day borders and continued its march onto "heathen" lands one after the other. Luttenried's defeat at the [[Battle of Werdheri Bay]] in 1528 turned the tides during the Luttenried Crusades, marking the end of Luttenried's success against the native regional inhabitants.
 
Luttenried, reeling from its ultimate defeat in during the [[Luttenried Crusades]], turned its focus on restablishing itself into a proper state within the Empire. Although Duke Theudemar focused his reforms on establishing an official military and developing the Holy Dukedom's economy, his death in 1535 ended all aspirations for a second series of crusades in the immediate future. Duke Theudemar's successor, his second son Raginmund Luttenried, would be remembered in history as the "Reformer." Under Duke Raginmund's reign, the Holy Dukedom of Luttenried underwent extensive reforms from the ground up. Although devout and loyal to both God and the Empire like his predecessors, Raginmund was not nearly as militaristic nor wreckless in his policy making. Historians credit "Raginmund's Reformation" period as the turning point from Luttenried the "Crusader State" to Luttenreid the "Holy Dukedom."


The [[Luttenried Order]] was founded by Arndt Luttenried in 1354 in response to the joint declaration by [[Kirche der Königlich|Reichsstadt]] Pope Wendelin III "The Peacemaker" and Emperor Whilhelm XI, declaring a "[[Central Pagan Crusades|Holy Crusade]]" against the central pagan tribal nations located in modern day Zentral State. Arndt Luttenried was a fairly wealthy merchant who was a devout member of the Kirche der Königlich. Although never serving on a single battlefield, Arndt founded a religious order originally with the purpose of recruiting fellow merchants to help supply crusader forces/states. After serving in the First Central Pagan Crusade, Arndt underwent a drastic lifestyle change due to what he claimed to have seen the Pagans do to his fellow Christians; Arndt sold most of his possessions, took up the sword and shield, and converted his religious order into a religious military order. In the following years, Arndt lead his Order up until the Third Central Pagan Crusade where he was slain during the [[Battle of Veremund Forest]]. Urs Bleier, Arndt's Unterkommandant (Sub-Commander, second-in-command) and sworn brother, became the Luttenried Order's second Oberbefehlshaber (Supreme Commander). Urs took up his sworn bother's name, becoming Urs Luttenried, and served as the Order's leader until his own death in 1395. His son, [[Burchard Bleier Luttenried]], would become Oberbefehlshaber of the Luttenried Order that same year and take part in the Sixth Central Pagan Crusade where the Luttenried Order earned a noteworthy repuation back home for its devout followers, excellent resource management, and feirce military prowess. In 1404, Burchard and the Luttenried Order were recognized for their achievements during the Crusades and were awarded for their accomplishments. The Luttenried House had been promoted from the title of Knight to the title of Earl by Whilhelm XII. As for the Luttenried Order, it was awarded several honors by both the Empire and Kirche. Emperor Whilhelm XII granted the Order (and Burchard) a territory to "govern, convert, and expand" in the newly discovered [https://www.nationstates.net/region=kali_yuga| Kali Yuga] Region. From there, Burchard and the Luttenreid Order completed establishing the
The [[Luttenried Order]] was founded by Arndt Luttenried in 1354 in response to the joint declaration by [[Kirche der Königlich|Reichsstadt]] Pope Wendelin III "The Peacemaker" and Emperor Whilhelm XI, declaring a "[[Central Pagan Crusades|Holy Crusade]]" against the central pagan tribal nations located in modern day Zentral State. Arndt Luttenried was a fairly wealthy merchant who was a devout member of the Kirche der Königlich. Although never serving on a single battlefield, Arndt founded a religious order originally with the purpose of recruiting fellow merchants to help supply crusader forces/states. After serving in the First Central Pagan Crusade, Arndt underwent a drastic lifestyle change due to what he claimed to have seen the Pagans do to his fellow Christians; Arndt sold most of his possessions, took up the sword and shield, and converted his religious order into a religious military order. In the following years, Arndt lead his Order up until the Third Central Pagan Crusade where he was slain during the [[Battle of Veremund Forest]]. Urs Bleier, Arndt's Unterkommandant (Sub-Commander, second-in-command) and sworn brother, became the Luttenried Order's second Oberbefehlshaber (Supreme Commander). Urs took up his sworn bother's name, becoming Urs Luttenried, and served as the Order's leader until his own death in 1395. His son, [[Burchard Bleier Luttenried]], would become Oberbefehlshaber of the Luttenried Order that same year and take part in the Sixth Central Pagan Crusade where the Luttenried Order earned a noteworthy repuation back home for its devout followers, excellent resource management, and feirce military prowess. In 1404, Burchard and the Luttenried Order were recognized for their achievements during the Crusades and were awarded for their accomplishments. The Luttenried House had been promoted from the title of Knight to the title of Earl by Whilhelm XII. As for the Luttenried Order, it was awarded several honors by both the Empire and Kirche. Emperor Whilhelm XII granted the Order (and Burchard) a territory to "govern, convert, and expand" in the newly discovered [https://www.nationstates.net/region=kali_yuga| Kali Yuga] Region. From there, Burchard and the Luttenreid Order completed establishing the

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The Holy Dukedom of Luttenried
Heiliges Herzogtum Luttenried
Flag of Duchy of Luttenried
Flag
of Duchy of Luttenried
Coat of arms
Motto: "Gott, Treue, Reich!"
"God, Faith, Empire!"
Anthem: Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott
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Map location of Luttenried in the region of Kali Yuga.
Map location of Luttenried in the region of Kali Yuga.
StatusDuchy
LocationLocated in the central-south of the Far-East of Kali Yuga.
Capital
and
Wilhelmshaven
Official languagesGerman
Recognised national languagesEnglish, German
Ethnic groups
Caucasian (75%)
Native/Asian (20%)
Black/Middle Eastern (4%)
Other (6%)
Religion
Kirche der Königlich ("Church of the Royal")
Demonym(s)Lutten, Commoner
GovernmentTheocratic Feudal Monarchy, Absolute Monarchy
• Emperor
Emperor JC
• Holy Duke
Duke Friedhelm von Luttenfried
Kunibert Wörner
LegislatureLuttenried Diet
Colonial Duchy of TECT.
• Establishment of "Schwenke" Settlement by Imperial authorities and adventurer-colonist Arne Schwenke.
1402
• The Luttenried Order is awarded authority over the Schwenke Colonial Effort after Arne Schwenke is presumed dead. Luttenried Oberbefehlshaber Burchard Bleier Luttenried is granted title of Earl by Emperor Whilhelm XII, creating the "Earldom of Luttenried" at home while the Order referred to itself now as the "Luttenried Crusader State."
1404
• The Luttenried Earldom/Crusader State expands the settlement's control to modern day Capital District boundries.
1410
• Luttenried Earldom/Crusader State declares a "Holy Crusade" against the "Luttenried Island" Ohanzee Confederation natives after several raids against Luttenried satellite settlements.
1412
• Luttenreid Earldom/Crusader State achieves victory over Ohanzee natives, consolidating signifigant portions of Luttenried Island under Crusader control.
1414
• Total victory over remaining Ohanzee Confederation and other remaining native groups brings Luttenried Island under total control of the Luttenried Earldom/Crusader State. Luttenried Oberbefehlshaber & Earl Burchard Falkenrath Luttenried is awarded title of Duke by Emperor Whilhelm XII, transforming the "Luttenried Earldom" into the "Luttenried Duchy."
1431
• Luttenried Dukedom achieves its modern borders, Luttenried Oberbefehlshaber & Duke Burchard Luttenreid III proclaims the "Holy Dukedom of Luttenried."
1521
• The Republican Movement reaches the Holy Luttenried Dukedome, forcing Holy Duke Gottschalk to enact republican reforms and creating the Luttenreid Diet.
1892
Area
• Total
7,856,487 km2 (3,033,407 sq mi)
• Water (%)
9.25
Population
• 2022 census
29,454,883
• Density
9.56/km2 (24.8/sq mi)
GDP (PPP)2021 estimate
• Total
11.567 Trillion NSD
• Per capita
35,498 NSD
GDP (nominal)2021 estimate
• Total
32,516 NSD
Gini36
medium
HDIIncrease 0.994
very high
CurrencyImperial Dollar (TECT) ($)
Time zoneLuttenried Time
Driving sideright
Calling code120
Internet TLD.tct
Schwenke Settlement colonists before the Luttenried Order's arrival.

Luttenried, or properly known as the Holy Dukedom of Luttenried (also Holy Duchy of Luttenried), is a Colonial Stem Dukedom within The Empire of Common Territories (TECT) located in the Kali Yuga Region. It is comprised of mainland Luttenried (continent), four major islands off the mainland's southern coast, and twenty-two other islands scattered around the mainland's vast coastline. With an area of 7,856,487 km2, the Holy Duchy is the largest landmass between the continents of Musgorocia and Oriea - Luttenried itself is the sixth largest continent in the region. Luttenried is a mostly flat, megadiverse country with a broad variety of landscapes and climates due to its large size; tropical rainforests, savannas, dense forests, mountain ranges, and expansive deserts are all found on the continent of Luttenried.

Although inhabited primarily by Commoners and decendents of native peoples (mixed-race between Commoners and natives usually), the continent's previous inhabitants, the Ohanzee people, were said to have settled Luttenried over a million years ago; they are speculated to have arrived from Musgorocia using makeshift rafts and boats, island hopping until settling in Luttenried. The Ohanzee Confederation, a confederation of over thirty tribal nations, dominated the continent by the time Commoners arrived in 1402. As an early governing body, the Ohanzee Confederation was said to have been created by the actual Ohanzee tribes who hail from the northeastern part of the continent. Four Ohanzee tribes total unified so they could cooperate and direct all warfare against competitors; competiton namely included other Ohanzee speakers - Ohanzee tribes who were independent - and unknown, possibly prior inhabitants, that are believed to have been wiped out by the Ohanzee in the past. Oral tradition states that the four nations brought together eight other Ohanzee tribes/speakers and defeated eighteen other "peoples." In 1412, a full decade after TECT colonists establish their first settlement on the continent, and eight years after the Luttenried Order establishes the "Crusader State of Luttenried" (Luttenried Earldom), the two sides officially went to Ohanzee Crusade. After almost two decades of war, the Luttenried Crusader State achieved total domination over the continent in 1431. As recognition for its achievements, the Luttenried Earldom was hansomly rewarded by both the Empire and Kirche for its victory in yet another crusade. To cement the state's authority in the region and its position within the Empire, Whilhelm XII awarded Earl Burchard Bleier Luttenried title of Duke, transforming his realm into a colonial stem dukedom.

The Holy Dukedom of Luttenried exploded economically and experienced a signifigant population boom after the Ohanzee Crusade. The combination of religious and imperial fevor, vast untapped resources, and expansive land for settlers to acquire attracted immigrants, pilgrims, and businesses to the continent in what historians call the "Luttenried Settler Rush." Duke Burchard and the Luttenried Order spent the next three decades consolidating their position in the region; time was spent developing the Duchy's infrastructure, attracting new residents from home, and getting to know the regional neighborhood, so to speak. After his death in 1492, Duke Burchard's eldest son, Theudemar Luttenried, inherits his father's title and becomes the next Oberbefehlshaber of the Luttenried Order. Duke Theudemar was a devout believer like his predocessors before him and his loyalty to the Emperor was second only to God. Theudemar's self-proclaimed mission as his father's successor was to build upon what he had established, and to do that Theudemar prepared for war. In 1510, Duke Theudemar and the Luttenried Order proclaimed "Holy Crusade" against several island nations surrounding Luttenried, kicking off the Luttenried Crusades. Over the next decade, the Holy Dukedom of Luttenried, with the Empire's assistance, conquered dozens of islands near and far from the continent. By 1521, the Holy Duchy had achieved its modern day borders and continued its march onto "heathen" lands one after the other. Luttenried's defeat at the Battle of Werdheri Bay in 1528 turned the tides during the Luttenried Crusades, marking the end of Luttenried's success against the native regional inhabitants.

Luttenried, reeling from its ultimate defeat in during the Luttenried Crusades, turned its focus on restablishing itself into a proper state within the Empire. Although Duke Theudemar focused his reforms on establishing an official military and developing the Holy Dukedom's economy, his death in 1535 ended all aspirations for a second series of crusades in the immediate future. Duke Theudemar's successor, his second son Raginmund Luttenried, would be remembered in history as the "Reformer." Under Duke Raginmund's reign, the Holy Dukedom of Luttenried underwent extensive reforms from the ground up. Although devout and loyal to both God and the Empire like his predecessors, Raginmund was not nearly as militaristic nor wreckless in his policy making. Historians credit "Raginmund's Reformation" period as the turning point from Luttenried the "Crusader State" to Luttenreid the "Holy Dukedom."

The Luttenried Order was founded by Arndt Luttenried in 1354 in response to the joint declaration by Reichsstadt Pope Wendelin III "The Peacemaker" and Emperor Whilhelm XI, declaring a "Holy Crusade" against the central pagan tribal nations located in modern day Zentral State. Arndt Luttenried was a fairly wealthy merchant who was a devout member of the Kirche der Königlich. Although never serving on a single battlefield, Arndt founded a religious order originally with the purpose of recruiting fellow merchants to help supply crusader forces/states. After serving in the First Central Pagan Crusade, Arndt underwent a drastic lifestyle change due to what he claimed to have seen the Pagans do to his fellow Christians; Arndt sold most of his possessions, took up the sword and shield, and converted his religious order into a religious military order. In the following years, Arndt lead his Order up until the Third Central Pagan Crusade where he was slain during the Battle of Veremund Forest. Urs Bleier, Arndt's Unterkommandant (Sub-Commander, second-in-command) and sworn brother, became the Luttenried Order's second Oberbefehlshaber (Supreme Commander). Urs took up his sworn bother's name, becoming Urs Luttenried, and served as the Order's leader until his own death in 1395. His son, Burchard Bleier Luttenried, would become Oberbefehlshaber of the Luttenried Order that same year and take part in the Sixth Central Pagan Crusade where the Luttenried Order earned a noteworthy repuation back home for its devout followers, excellent resource management, and feirce military prowess. In 1404, Burchard and the Luttenried Order were recognized for their achievements during the Crusades and were awarded for their accomplishments. The Luttenried House had been promoted from the title of Knight to the title of Earl by Whilhelm XII. As for the Luttenried Order, it was awarded several honors by both the Empire and Kirche. Emperor Whilhelm XII granted the Order (and Burchard) a territory to "govern, convert, and expand" in the newly discovered Kali Yuga Region. From there, Burchard and the Luttenreid Order completed establishing the