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'''[[The Great Return]]''' was an important turning point in the history of [[Westarctica]] that involved the return of the nation's founder, [[Grand Duke Travis|Travis McHenry]], to a position of power in Westarctica. The Great Return is celebrated annually as a [[Public Holidays in Westarctica|public holiday in Westarctica]] on June 2nd, the day the actual transition of power occurred.


The '''Crown Jewels of Westarctica''' is a collection of regalia and artifacts that represents the Crown and the nation of [[Westarctica]]. The Crown Jewels are the property of the Crown of Westarctica and therefore belong to the people and the nation of Westarctica and pieces cannot be sold or otherwise disposed of without the permission of the entire [[Royal Council]] and the majority of the [[Hereditary Nobility of Westarctica|Hereditary Nobility]]. All 26 precious and semi-precious stones as well as all other artifacts in the Crown Jewels are real: no fakes, colored glass, or artificial pieces are included in the collection unless explicitly noted (i.e. One piece of Cubic zirconia and the colored glass in the [[Crown of Sarnoff]]). Due to the value of the Crown Jewels, the entire collection is rarely displayed at the same time and the pieces have only been photographed as a complete set on one occasion.
On 3 June 2010, Travis launched a new official Website for Westarctica at [[Westarctica Domain Name|Westarctica.info]]. On the site, he announced the formation of a [[Transitional Government]] that had full power to negotiation treaties, create noble titles, and generally run the machinery of government. Moments after the website went live, [[Grand Duke Niels of Flandrensis|Grand Duke Niels]] sent a secret email to the members of the AMU informing them that [[Westarctica]]'s founder had returned to lead the nation and the disputed claims of all [[Antarctic]] [[micronation]]s were being successfully resolved.


Included as part of the Crown Jewels is the Royal Collection, a collection of all stamps and coins that have ever been created by the government of Westarctica. In cases where the collection is lacking particular pieces, it is the responsibility of the [[Grand Duke of Westarctica|Grand Duke]] to track down and acquire any missing pieces and pay for the expense out of his own pocket.  '''([[Crown Jewels of Westarctica|Full Article...]])'''
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Latest revision as of 16:49, 12 September 2025

Travis McHenry on 2010-05-15.jpg

The Great Return was an important turning point in the history of Westarctica that involved the return of the nation's founder, Travis McHenry, to a position of power in Westarctica. The Great Return is celebrated annually as a public holiday in Westarctica on June 2nd, the day the actual transition of power occurred.

On 3 June 2010, Travis launched a new official Website for Westarctica at Westarctica.info. On the site, he announced the formation of a Transitional Government that had full power to negotiation treaties, create noble titles, and generally run the machinery of government. Moments after the website went live, Grand Duke Niels sent a secret email to the members of the AMU informing them that Westarctica's founder had returned to lead the nation and the disputed claims of all Antarctic micronations were being successfully resolved.

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