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| name = <small>His Royal Highness</small><br>Grand Duke Travis | | name = <small>His Royal Highness</small><br>Grand Duke Travis | ||
| title = <small>Grand Duke of Westarctica<br>Overlord of Calsahara<br>Baron of Flandrensis</small> | | title = <small>Grand Duke of Westarctica<br>Overlord of Calsahara<br>Sultan of Raphania<br>Baron of Flandrensis</small> | ||
| image = | | image = Grand Duke Travis Portrait.jpg | ||
| imgw = 200px | | imgw = 200px | ||
| succession = Grand Duke of | | succession = [[Grand Duke of Westarctica]] | ||
| reign = | | reign = 21 September 2012 - Present | ||
| reign-type = Second Reign | | reign-type = Second Reign | ||
| predecessor = [[Grand Duke Jon-Lawrence]] | | predecessor = [[Grand Duke Jon-Lawrence]] | ||
| pre-type = Preceded by | | pre-type = Preceded by | ||
| succession1 = | | succession1 = [[King of Calsahara]] | ||
| reign1 = 24 November 2009 - October 2013 | | reign1 = 24 November 2009 - October 2013 | ||
| reign-type1 = Reign | | reign-type1 = Reign | ||
| predecessor1 = ''Throne Established'' | | predecessor1 = ''Throne Established'' | ||
| pre-type1 = Preceded by | | pre-type1 = Preceded by | ||
| succession2 = Grand Duke of | | successor1 = [[Prince Daniel Nicholas|King Nicholas]] | ||
| reign2 = | | suc-type1 = Successor | ||
| succession2 = [[Grand Duke of Westarctica]] | |||
| reign2 = 30 June 2004 - 14 January 2006 | |||
| reign-type2 = First Reign | | reign-type2 = First Reign | ||
| predecessor2 = ''Throne Established'' | | predecessor2 = ''Throne Established'' | ||
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| successor2 = [[Grand Duke Philip]] | | successor2 = [[Grand Duke Philip]] | ||
| suc-type2 = Successor | | suc-type2 = Successor | ||
| succession3 = Consul-General of the | | succession3 = [[Consul-General of the Achaean Territory]] | ||
| reign3 = 12 September 2001 - 6 June 2004 | | reign3 = 12 September 2001 - 6 June 2004 | ||
| reign-type3 = In Office | | reign-type3 = In Office | ||
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| pre-type3 = Preceded by | | pre-type3 = Preceded by | ||
|- | |- | ||
| spouse = [[Prince | | spouse = [[Prince Dinny]] <small>(m. 28 Dec 2016; div. Nov 2022)</small> | ||
| spouse-type = Consort | | spouse-type = Prince-Consort | ||
| spouse1 = [[Grand Duchess Cathryn]] <small>(m. Nov 2004; div. Jun 2013)</small> | | spouse1 = [[Marquise of Walgreen|Grand Duchess Cathryn]] <small>(m. Nov 2004; div. Jun 2013)</small> | ||
| spouse-type1= Grand Duchess | | spouse-type1= Grand Duchess | ||
| spouse2 = [[Rebecca St. Ann]] <small>(Jan 2003 - Mar 2004) ''never married''</small> | | spouse2 = [[Consular-Consort|Rebecca St. Ann]] <small>(Jan 2003 - Mar 2004) ''never married''</small> | ||
| spouse-type2 = Consular Consort | | spouse-type2 = Consular Consort | ||
| issue = [[Prince Ashton Roman]]<br>[[Prince Daniel Nicholas]] | | issue = [[Prince Ashton Roman]]<br>[[Prince Daniel Nicholas]] | ||
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}} | }} | ||
His Royal Highness, '''Grand Duke Travis''' (birth name '''Travis McHenry''') is the founder and current Head of State of [[Westarctica]], a [[Micronations|micronation]], new country project, and environmental non-profit corporation. | His Royal Highness, '''Grand Duke Travis''' (birth name '''Travis McHenry''') is the founder and current [[Grand Duke of Westarctica|Head of State]] of [[Westarctica]], a [[Micronations|micronation]], new country project, and environmental non-profit corporation. | ||
The Grand Duke has been involved with various micronations, and has founded three of his own, starting in 1996 with the [[Kingdom of Casbah]], then Westarctica in 2001, and finally [[Colony of Calsahara|Calsahara]] in 2009. In between these projects, he served as a governor for two provinces of [[Republic of Molossia|Molossia]]. | The Grand Duke has been involved with various micronations, and has founded three of his own, starting in 1996 with the [[Kingdom of Casbah]], then [[Westarctica]] in 2001, and finally [[Colony of Calsahara|Calsahara]] in 2009. In between these projects, he served as a governor for two provinces of [[Republic of Molossia|Molossia]]. | ||
June 4th, the Grand Duke's birthday, is celebrated as a [[Public Holidays in Westarctica|national holiday]]. In 2022, Grand Duke Travis was inducted into the [[Micronational Hall of Excellence]]. | |||
==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
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===Naval career=== | ===Naval career=== | ||
Travis | After college, Travis pursued a career in the [[United States Navy]] where he served for eight years as an Intelligence Specialist with a Top Secret/SCI security clearance on the USS ''Kearsarge'' (LHD-3) and as an instructor at the Navy and Marine Corps Intelligence Training Center in Virginia Beach, Virginia. | ||
His primary specialties were Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (ATFP) and foreign country military capabilities. | |||
==Claiming Marie Byrd Land== | ==Claiming Marie Byrd Land== | ||
::''Main article: [[Achaean Territory of Antarctica]]'' | ::''Main article: [[Achaean Territory of Antarctica]]'' | ||
In August 2001, while serving in the U.S. Navy, Travis discovered a loophole in the [[Antarctic Treaty]] which legally allowed him to claim a huge swath of land on the [[Antarctica|Antarctic continent]] for himself. Travis solidified this claim on 2 November 2001 when he notified nine world governments of his claim and his intention to establish a sovereign nation in the [[Marie Byrd Land]] region of [[Antarctica]]. | In August 2001, while serving in the [[U.S. Navy]], Travis discovered a loophole in the [[Antarctic Treaty]] which legally allowed him to claim a huge swath of land on the [[Antarctica|Antarctic continent]] for himself. Travis solidified this claim on 2 November 2001 when he notified nine world governments of his claim and his intention to establish a sovereign nation in the [[Marie Byrd Land]] region of [[Antarctica]]. | ||
For three years, Travis ruled this new country project as [[Consul-General of the Achaean Territory]], until he underwent a religious conversion and became a born-again Christian in June 2004. | For three years, Travis ruled this new country project as [[Consul-General of the Achaean Territory]], until he underwent a religious conversion and became a born-again Christian in June 2004. | ||
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::''Main article: [[Westarctica]]'' | ::''Main article: [[Westarctica]]'' | ||
[[File:Grand Duke Map1.jpg|thumb|Grand Duke Travis in 2005, during his first reign as ruler of Westarctica]] | [[File:Grand Duke Map1.jpg|thumb|Grand Duke Travis in 2005, during his first reign as ruler of Westarctica]] | ||
On 30 June 2004, Travis instituted new laws over his claimed territory and proclaimed himself Grand Duke of Westarctica. This new incarnation of the Antarctic [[Micronations|micronation]] proved significantly more popular than the Achaean Territory and drew dozens of citizens and volunteers wishing to work in Westarctica's government. | On 30 June 2004, Travis instituted new laws over his claimed territory and proclaimed himself [[Grand Duke of Westarctica]]. This new incarnation of the Antarctic [[Micronations|micronation]] proved significantly more popular than the [[Achaean Territory of Antarctica|Achaean Territory]] and drew dozens of citizens and volunteers wishing to work in [[Government of Westarctica|Westarctica's government]]. | ||
During this time, he made many diplomatic friendships with other micronational leaders and conducted a state visit with [[President Kevin Baugh]] of the [[Republic of Molossia]] in Washington, D.C. During these early years ruling Westarctica, Grand Duke Travis' focus was on gaining recognition for his nation's sovereignty from member states of the United Nations. To this end, he sent a large volume of correspondence to leaders and representatives from countries around the world that he thought might be sympathetic to his cause. These included: Monaco, Luxembourg, Sudan, Great Britain, Haiti, Laos, Eritrea, Nepal, Nauru, New Zealand, Sweden, Norway, Niue, Vatican City, and Taiwan (among others). | During this time, he made many [[Foreign relations of Westarctica|diplomatic friendships]] with other micronational leaders and conducted a state visit with [[President Kevin Baugh]] of the [[Republic of Molossia]] in Washington, D.C. During these early years ruling [[Westarctica]], Grand Duke Travis' focus was on gaining recognition for his nation's sovereignty from member states of the United Nations. To this end, he sent a large volume of correspondence to leaders and representatives from countries around the world that he thought might be sympathetic to his cause. These included: Monaco, Luxembourg, Sudan, Great Britain, Haiti, Laos, Eritrea, Nepal, Nauru, New Zealand, Sweden, Norway, Niue, Vatican City, and Taiwan (among others). | ||
Of these, only Prince Albert II of Monaco and Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg replied to his letters, although the former CEO of Antarctica New Zealand, Lou Sanson, once stated in an interview that he received Grand Duke Travis' letter claiming the [[Balleny Islands]], but ultimately didn't respond because he "didn't want to encourage him." | Of these, only Prince Albert II of Monaco and Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg replied to his letters, although the former CEO of Antarctica New Zealand, Lou Sanson, once stated in an interview that he received Grand Duke Travis' letter claiming the [[Balleny Islands]], but ultimately didn't respond because he "didn't want to encourage him." | ||
In 2005, several news articles were released about Westarctica in publications such as COLORS Magazine, ''The Somaliland Times'', and the Associated Press. | In 2005, [[Westarctica in the Media|several news articles]] were released about Westarctica in publications such as COLORS Magazine, ''The Somaliland Times'', and the Associated Press. | ||
===Abdication from the throne of Westarctica=== | ===Abdication from the throne of Westarctica=== | ||
[[File:Abdication Decree.jpg|thumb|Copy of the original | [[File:Abdication Decree.jpg|thumb|250px|Copy of the original 2006 Abdication Decree]] | ||
The press coverage surrounding Westarctica led to Travis' superiors in the U.S. Navy learning about his routine correspondence with foreign nationals. In late 2005, Travis was asked to meet with an investigator from the Defense Security Service (DSS) who informed him that the government was considering revoking his security clearance due to his interactions with representatives of foreign governments, some of whom were generally considered enemies of the United States. After several subsequent meetings and interviews, a representative from DSS asked Travis to sign a waiver agreeing to cease all communication with foreigners. In return, they would allow him to continue holding a security clearance. | The [[Westarctica in the Media|press coverage surrounding Westarctica]] led to Travis' superiors in the U.S. Navy learning about his routine correspondence with foreign nationals. In late 2005, Travis was asked to meet with an investigator from the Defense Security Service (DSS) who informed him that the government was considering revoking his security clearance due to his interactions with representatives of foreign governments, some of whom were generally considered enemies of the United States. After several subsequent meetings and interviews, a representative from DSS asked Travis to sign a waiver agreeing to cease all communication with foreigners. In return, they would allow him to continue holding a security clearance. | ||
After these meetings, Grand Duke Travis reviewed his options for several weeks and eventually decided to stop his correspondence with foreign governments. However, this meant he would be unable to continue advocating for Westarctica on the international stage. Therefore, on 14 January 2006, he signed an instrument of abdication relinquishing the crown of Westarctica, the title of Grand Duke, and the rights of his children to inherit the throne in the future. | After these meetings, Grand Duke Travis reviewed his options for several weeks and eventually decided to stop his correspondence with foreign governments. However, this meant he would be unable to continue advocating for Westarctica on the international stage. Therefore, on 14 January 2006, he signed an [[Abdication of Grand Duke Travis|instrument of abdication]] relinquishing the crown of Westarctica, the title of Grand Duke, and the rights of his children to inherit the throne in the future. | ||
Prior to the public abdication, Travis had already arranged a transfer of power with Westarctica's [[Minister of Information]], Philip Karns, the [[Duke of Ravencroft]]. Philip had been Travis' friend since the late 1990s and was an important Minister in the [[Grand Ducal Cabinet]]. | Prior to the public abdication, Travis had already arranged a transfer of power with Westarctica's [[Minister of Information]], Philip Karns, the [[Duke of Ravencroft]]. Philip had been Travis' friend since the late 1990s and was an important Minister in the [[Grand Ducal Cabinet]]. | ||
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==Involvement with Molossia== | ==Involvement with Molossia== | ||
===Governor of New Antrim=== | ===Governor of New Antrim=== | ||
::''Main article: [[Protectorate of New Antrim]]'' | ::''Main article: [[Protectorate of New Antrim]]'' | ||
On 22 March 2006, two months after his abdication from the throne of Westarctica, Travis was approached by [[President Kevin Baugh|President Baugh]] of [[Republic of Molossia|Molossia]] and asked if he would like to join Molossia as a citizen while turning his private abode into a province of Molossia. To sweeten the deal, President Baugh offered him a position as Grand Admiral of the [[Molossian Navy]], which was intended as a kind of advisory position to the President. In Baugh's own words: | On 22 March 2006, two months after his abdication from the throne of Westarctica, Travis was approached by [[President Kevin Baugh|President Baugh]] of [[Republic of Molossia|Molossia]] and asked if he would like to join Molossia as a citizen while turning his private abode into a province of Molossia. To sweeten the deal, President Baugh offered him a position as Grand Admiral of the [[Molossian Navy]], which was intended as a kind of advisory position to the President. In Baugh's own words: | ||
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You will carry this title as did Admiral Horthy in post World War I Hungary, a land-locked nation without a Navy. As to official duties, I envision them as what you are already doing, playing the part of advisor and idea-man. | You will carry this title as did Admiral Horthy in post World War I Hungary, a land-locked nation without a Navy. As to official duties, I envision them as what you are already doing, playing the part of advisor and idea-man. | ||
</blockquote> | </blockquote> | ||
[[File:Grand Admiral Photos 004.jpg|thumb|Official photo of Travis as Grand Admiral Hess]] | |||
Travis accepted these terms and was subsequently appointed to the post of Governor of [[Protectorate of New Antrim|New Antrim]], a ten-acre Molossian protectorate in northeastern Pennsylvania. This area was roughly equivalent to the central plot of land owned by the McHenry family since the 1700s. To help avoid increased scrutiny from his superiors in the Navy, it was agreed that while in service to Molossia, Travis would utilize his mother's maiden name as his last name and be officially known as "Grand Admiral Hess." | Travis accepted these terms and was subsequently appointed to the post of Governor of [[Protectorate of New Antrim|New Antrim]], a ten-acre Molossian protectorate in northeastern Pennsylvania. This area was roughly equivalent to the central plot of land owned by the McHenry family since the 1700s. To help avoid increased scrutiny from his superiors in the Navy, it was agreed that while in service to Molossia, Travis would utilize his mother's maiden name as his last name and be officially known as "Grand Admiral Hess." | ||
During his time as the leader of New Antrim, "Grand Admiral Hess" participated in the [[Molossia-Mustachistan War]], which lasted from May - June in 2006. The Grand Admiral served with distinction on the Eastern Front by leading the Molossian Navy to victory in the [[Battle of Lake Jean]], a feat for which he was awarded the Mustachistan War Medal. He also successfully mediated the [[New Antrim Tobacco Crisis]] in 2007. | During his time as the leader of New Antrim, "Grand Admiral Hess" participated in the [[Molossia-Mustachistan War]], which lasted from May - June in 2006. The Grand Admiral served with distinction on the Eastern Front by leading the Molossian Navy to victory in the [[Battle of Lake Jean]], a feat for which he was awarded the Mustachistan War Medal. He also successfully mediated the [[New Antrim Tobacco Crisis]] in 2007. | ||
In April 2009, after Travis had left the Navy and moved to Southern California to pursue a career in the entertainment industry, President Baugh and the Grand Admiral both agreed that the Protectorate of New Antrim had run its course and outlived its usefulness as a Molossian side-show. The protectorate was quietly retired without fanfare or an official announcement at the end of that month. | In April 2009, after Travis had left the [[U.S. Navy|Navy]] and moved to Southern California to pursue a career in the entertainment industry, President Baugh and the Grand Admiral both agreed that the [[Protectorate of New Antrim]] had run its course and outlived its usefulness as a Molossian side-show. The protectorate was quietly retired without fanfare or an official announcement at the end of that month. | ||
===Governor of Desert Homestead=== | ===Governor of Desert Homestead=== | ||
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While Governor-General, Travis made his first visit to the Molossian home territory in northern Nevada on 26 April 2009. During this trip, he presented President Baugh with a framed poem he wrote (titled ''The Micronationalist'') to celebrate micronationalists. | While Governor-General, Travis made his first visit to the Molossian home territory in northern Nevada on 26 April 2009. During this trip, he presented President Baugh with a framed poem he wrote (titled ''The Micronationalist'') to celebrate micronationalists. | ||
It was at this time that President Baugh pressed Travis to return to the community of micronations as a leader in his own right. The President encouraged Travis to get a surplus military uniform and possibly buy a plot of cheap land out in Joshua Tree. These persistent entreaties, as well as Travis' overall impression of the simple beauty of the Molossian home province, suitably convinced him that it was time to become a ruler once again. | It was at this time that President Baugh pressed Travis to return to the community of [[micronation|micronations]] as a leader in his own right. The President encouraged Travis to get a surplus military uniform and possibly buy a plot of cheap land out in Joshua Tree. These persistent entreaties, as well as Travis' overall impression of the simple beauty of the Molossian home province, suitably convinced him that it was time to become a ruler once again. | ||
== | ==Ruler of Calsahara== | ||
[[File:Dictator-Sitting.jpg|thumb|The Dictator for Life in Calsahara]] | |||
::''Main article: [[Colony of Calsahara]]'' | ::''Main article: [[Colony of Calsahara]]'' | ||
Travis | In late 2009, Travis learned that his mother-in-law was part owner of a 2.5 acre tract of land in [[Carrizo Plain|central California]]. After viewing pictures of the property online and finding it to be a barren wasteland, Travis promptly proclaimed it a sovereign nation with the name "Calsahara" (California = ''Cal'' and Desert = ''Sahara''). | ||
Having learned his lesson from his previous experience running a micronation, Travis decided to play it safe and adopted a regnal name, ultimately choosing the name ''King Montague'', in honor of the Montague family from Shakespeare's ''Romeo and Juliet''. While ruling as King Montague, Travis developed Calsahara into a thriving [[micronation]] with a unique culture. He conducted state visits with the micronations of [[Kingdom of Vikesland|Vikesland]], [[Republic of Molossia|Molossia]], and the [[Kingdom of Shiloh]]. On 10 September 2011, he was an honored guest at the wedding of President Baugh to the new First Lady of Molossia, [[Adrianne Baugh]]. | |||
In | In 2014, after the competition of his divorce from his wife, [[Marquise of Walgreen|Cathryn]], Travis began to feel conflicted concerning his continued Kingship over a land he was no longer truly entitled to rule. In deference to his ex-in-laws, Travis abdicated the [[King of Calsahara|throne of Calsahara]] and turned over the crown to his son, [[Prince Daniel Nicholas|Nicholas]]. He initially served as Calsahara's Head of Government, with the title Dictator for Life, but in 2017, that office was also relinquished, leaving Travis to focus his efforts entirely on [[Westarctica]]. | ||
==Return to Westarctica== | ==Return to Westarctica== | ||
[[File:Grand Duke Travis 2023.jpg|450px|thumb|Grand Duke Travis speaking at [[MicroCon 2023]]]] | |||
===2010 Coup=== | |||
::''Main article: [[The Great Return]]'' | |||
From April - May 2010, Travis received impassioned pleas from the [[Grand Ducal Cabinet|Cabinet of Westarctica]], asking him to take action to restore Westarctica's prestige in the micronational community. After his departure from the throne in 2006, Westarctica had suffered several blows to its image as a [[sovereignty|sovereign nation]], including the loss of its [[Westarctica Domain Name|official website]] and a [[Siple War|prolonged conflict]] with other [[Antarctica|Antarctic]] micronations. | |||
The ruler of Westarctica at that time was [[Grand Duke Jon-Lawrence]], who had previously served as Westarctica's chief herald and had assumed the throne from [[Grand Duke Philip]] in 2008. His rule had been criticized from Westarcticans and foreigners alike as both aggressively hostile as well as isolationist and, ultimately, negligent. | |||
To fulfill the wishes of the people of Westarctica, from May - June 2010, Travis participated in a [[The Great Return|coup to remove]] Jon-Lawrence from the throne. The coup was successful and on 4 June, a [[Transitional Government]] was proclaimed that effectively reduced Westarctica's sovereign status to that of a Protectorate (unofficially a protectorate of Calsahara). As he was still [[King of Calsahara]], rather than take the title of Grand Duke, Travis adopted the title "Protector of Westarctica" and gave Westarctica's [[Minister of Defense]], [[Duke of Waesche|Wolf Tulier]], the position of [[Prime Minister of Westarctica|Prime Minister]]. | |||
===Restoration of the throne=== | |||
On 21 September 2012, Travis declared an end to the [[Transitional Government]] which had been ruling [[Westarctica]] as a protectorate and formally reclaimed the title of [[Grand Duke of Westarctica]]. | |||
Later, on 5 December 2014, Travis incorporated Westarctica as a non-profit corporation in the state of California, thereby also becoming the Executive Director of Westarctica. | |||
From December 2014 onward, Grand Duke Travis has grown Westarctica to a status few previously thought possible with its highest citizen counts ever and a dramatic expansion of the [[Peerage of Westarctica]]. For the first time in its history, the [[Government of Westarctica]] became financially solvent and was able to meet its operating expenses exclusively through the donations of its supporters. | |||
Utilizing the lessons he had learned from his years as a micronationalist, the newly-restored Grand Duke Travis leveraged his abilities as a public speaker and put his many years of experience as an actor to use by becoming a living symbol of Westarctica, its values, and its people. | |||
==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
From 2007 - 2013, the Grand Duke was a professional actor, | [[File:Nosferatu.jpg|thumb|Grand Duke Travis in heavy makeup portraying the vampire Nosferatu in the 2013 short horror film "The Pacifier"]] | ||
===Acting career=== | |||
From 2007 - 2013, the Grand Duke was a professional actor, appearing in over 100 stage and screen productions including: ''Body of Lies'' with Russell Crowe, ''Ambushed'' with Dolph Lundgren, ''True Indigo'' with Keith David, as well as the stage plays: ''The Shock of Recognition'' with Jimmi Simpson (''Westworld''), ''The Jungle Book'' with James McMenamin (''Orange is the New Black'') and leading roles in ''Annie'', ''Oedipus Rex'', ''Send Me No Flowers''. He also played "royal roles" as Richard the Lionheart in ''The Lion in Winter'', Richard III in ''Richard and Anne'', and King Claudius in ''Hamlet''. | |||
In 2013, he was invited to audition for the original Broadway production of the musical ''Allegiance'' by famed Star Trek actor and gay advocate, George Takei, but was ultimately not selected for the cast. | |||
In 2014, Travis was asked to perform the role of the Count of Monte Cristo in [[Count of Canisteo|Griffith Frank]]'s musical adaptation of ''The Count of Monte Cristo'' based on a previous French-language production. Although Travis recorded extensive dialogue tracks for the demo CD, the musical has not yet found financial backing to come to the stage. | |||
===Writing career=== | |||
In addition to acting, he has written many books including ''Into the Abyss: The Memoirs of a Paranormal Adventurer'' and ''[[The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of Westarctica]]'', a personal memoir of his involvement with [[Westarctica]]. | |||
In | In 2018, Travis founded Bloodstone Studios, a publishing company that creates Tarot decks and limited edition books. Through this enterprise, he has released four Tarot / oracle decks including ''The Oracle of Heaven and Hell'' and ''The Tarot of Vlad Dracula''. Three of his decks have also been licensed and published by Rockpool Publishing as ''The Occult Tarot'' and ''The Angel Tarot''. | ||
In 2022, he released the book ''Magicians, Martyrs, and Madmen: A Historical Compendium'', a selection of biographical sketches of famous occultists from throughout history. | |||
===Relationships=== | |||
Grand Duke Travis' first official consort was the [[Consular-Consort]], Rebecca St. Ann, who is the mother of [[Prince Ashton Roman]]. | |||
His second official consort was the [[Marquise of Walgreen]], who became Grand Duchess Cathryn after marrying the Grand Duke in 2004. She is the mother of [[Prince Daniel Nicholas]]. | |||
In 2013, after divorcing Grand Duchess Cathryn, the Grand Duke publicly [[LGBT rights in Westarctica|came out of the closet]]. Three years later, he married Westarctica's [[Minister of Technology]], the Marquis of [[Sarnoff Mountains|Sarnoff]], who was given the title [[Prince-Consort Dinny]]. They divorced in November 2022. | |||
==Full title== | ==Full title== | ||
::''Main article: [[List of Titles and Honorifics of Grand Duke Travis]]'' | ::''Main article: [[List of Titles and Honorifics of Grand Duke Travis]]'' | ||
The Grand Duke's full title as used in his capacity as Head of State of Westarctica is: ''His Royal Highness, Travis, Grand Duke of Westarctica, Overlord of Calsahara, and Baron of Flandrensis''. | The Grand Duke's full title as used in his capacity as Head of State of Westarctica is: ''His Royal Highness, Travis, Grand Duke of Westarctica, Overlord of Calsahara, Sultan of [[Raphania]], Prince of [[Hollick-Kenyon Plateau|Hollick-Kenyon]], Marquis of [[Thwaites Ice Tongue|Thwaites]], Baron of [[Suchland Islands|Suchland]], and Baron of [[Flandrensis]]''. | ||
His Royal Highness also has many [[subordinate title]]s, most of which come from realms he previously ruled or various honorifics that have been granted by [[Foreign relations of Westarctica|foreign governments]]. Additionally, he still possesses a litany of unused titles from his time as [[King of Calsahara]], none of which were abandoned when he quit the throne. | |||
In his capacity as ruler of the [[Raphania|Colony of Raphania]], the Grand Duke uses the additional style "His Sultanic Highness." | |||
==Honors and Awards== | ==Honors and Awards== | ||
Grand Duke Travis has received numerous awards, knighthoods, and honorary military appointments as a result of his diplomatic outreach and cooperation with foreign nations. | Grand Duke Travis has received numerous awards, knighthoods, and honorary military appointments as a result of his [[Foreign relations of Westarctica|diplomatic outreach]] and cooperation with foreign nations. | ||
=== | ===Honors of Westarctica and its Territories=== | ||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg|Westarctica}} Knight in the [[Illustrious Antarctic Order of the Orca]], 2019 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg|Westarctica}} Knight Grand Cross in the [[Order of the Snowflake]], 2015 | *{{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg|Westarctica}} Knight Grand Cross in the [[Order of the Snowflake]], 2015 | ||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg|Westarctica}} | *{{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg|Westarctica}} Knight in the [[Noble Order of Westarctica]], 2005 | ||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg|Westarctica}} Knight Commander in the [[Noble Order of the Sword]], 2005 | *{{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg|Westarctica}} Knight Commander in the [[Noble Order of the Sword]], 2005 | ||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg|Westarctica}} Knight in the [[ | *{{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg|Westarctica}} Grand Knight Commander in the [[Holy Order of The Cross]] <small>''(abolished, but authorized for wear)''</small>, 2005 | ||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg|Westarctica}} Knight in the [[Order of Merit]] <small>''(abolished, but authorized for wear)''</small>, 2005 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Calsahara Colony.jpg.jpg}} Grand Knight Commander in the [[Order of the Desert Heart]], 2009 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Calsahara Colony.jpg.jpg}} General of the Legion in the [[Legion of Peace]], 2009 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Calsahara Colony.jpg.jpg}} Master of the Universe in the [[Masters of the Universe]] <small>''(abolished, but authorized for wear)''</small>, 2009 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Calsahara Colony.jpg.jpg}} Grand Thespian in the [[Illustrious Order of Thespians]] <small>''(abolished, but authorized for wear)''</small>, 2009 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Kingdom of Kolios Flag.png}} Knight Commander in the [[Most Honorable Order of Kolios]], 2022 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Kingdom of Kolios Flag.png}} Knight Commander in the [[Order of the Rose Throne]], 2022 | |||
====Honored Servant of Westarctica==== | |||
On 18 July 2019, Grand Duke Travis was awarded the [[Honored Westarctican Awards|Honored Servant of Westarctica]] (then called the Honored Service ribbon). The award citation read: | |||
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"...for excellence in service as the Sovereign of the nation. His leadership and guidance have been essential in building Westarctica into what it is today. This Honor, and its corresponding ribbon are bestowed with the utmost respect and deepest gratitude on this, the 18th Day of July in the year Two Thousand and Nineteen." | |||
</blockquote> | |||
====Honored Diplomat of Westarctica==== | |||
On 1 May 2018 Grand Duke Travis was awarded the newly established Honored Diplomat of Westarctica (then called the Honored Diplomat ribbon). The award citation read: | |||
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"...for serving the nation in a distinguished and expert manner while hosting diplomatic receptions with representatives from the [[Royal Republic of Ladonia|Republic of Ladonia]], the [[Principality of Aigues-Mortes]], and the [[Republic of Saugeais]]. These fruitful meetings have helped not only improve relations with our allies, but have also continued to cement Westarctica's reputation of being at the forefront of the micronational community. This Honor is bestowed with the utmost respect and deepest gratitude on this, the 1st day of May in the year Two-Thousand and Eighteen." | |||
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===Foreign Honors=== | ===Foreign Honors=== | ||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of | *{{flagiconstart|Flag of Lithua.jpg}} Medal of Friendship, 2023 | ||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of | *{{flagiconstart|Flag of Obscurium.png}} Obscure Friendship Medal, 2023 | ||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of | *{{flagiconstart|Flag of Flandrensis.png}} [[MicroCon EU 2023]] Commemoration Medal, 2023 | ||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of | *{{flagiconstart|Flag of Duckionary.png}} Order of Friendship and Diplomacy, 2023 | ||
*{{flagiconstart| | *{{flagiconstart|Flag of Ladonia.png}} Diplomatic Friendship Medal, 2023 | ||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of | *{{flagiconstart|Pibocip flag.jpg}} Order of the Bluebell, 2023 | ||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of | *{{flagiconstart|Flag of Ladonia.png}} MicroCon 2023 Medal, 2023 | ||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of | *{{flagiconstart|Flag of Slowjamastan.png}} Racoon of Friendship, 2023 | ||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of | *{{flagiconstart|Ruritania-Flg.jpg|Kingdom of Ruritania}} Amity Award, 2023 | ||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of | *{{flagiconstart|Flag North Barchant.png}} Certificate of Honor, 2023 | ||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of | *{{flagiconstart|Flag of Slabovia.jpg|Slabovia}} King George II Challenge Coin, 2023 | ||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of | *{{flagiconstart|Flag Karno-Ruthenia.png}} Order of the Three Golden Fleeces, 2023 | ||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Vikesland.jpg|Vikesland}} Order of the | *{{flagiconstart|Flag of Flandrensis.png}} Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Melting Mountain, 2022 | ||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Vikesland.jpg|Vikesland}} Order of | *{{flagiconstart|Flag of Slabovia.jpg|Slabovia}} Order of Slabovia, 2022 | ||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of | *{{flagiconstart|Flag of Ladonia.png}} Order of the Hesperides, 2022 | ||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of | *{{flagiconstart|Amethonia flag.png}} Order of the Amethyst, 2022 | ||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of | *{{flagiconstart|Ruritania-Flg.jpg|Kingdom of Ruritania}} Order of Valour, 2022 | ||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of | *{{flagiconstart|Flag of Cycoldia.jpg}} Order of Christina I, 2022 | ||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of New Antrim.gif | *{{flagiconstart|Raph Transitional Flag.png}} Order of the Pebble, 2022 | ||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Molossia.png | *{{flagiconstart|Aeternia Flag.png}} Order of Wisdom, 2022 | ||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Moulton-Berlin.jpg | *{{flagiconstart|Flag of Obsidia.png}} Order of Creation, 2022 | ||
*{{flagiconstart|Nordale-icon.png}} Order of the Angel, 2022 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Highguard flag.png}} Iron Heart of Highguard, 2022 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Sancratosia-Flag.png}} Certificate of Merit, 2022 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of West Who.jpg}} Certificate of Recognition from the Senate, 2022 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Lostisland.jpg|Federal Republic of Lostisland}} Citation of Merit, 2021 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Budgerigar-Society.png}} Knight of the Budgie, 2020 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Dracul Flag 2023.png|Dracul}} Historian of Dracul, 2020 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Empire of Agber Flag.png}} Knight Commander in the Order of the Empire of Agber, 2020 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Slabovia.jpg|Slabovia}} King's Mark of Friendship, 2019 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Slabovia.jpg|Slabovia}} Slabovian Friendship Medal, 2019 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Slabovia.jpg|Slabovia}} Queen-Consort's Fellowship, 2019 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of St. Castin.jpg}} Order of the Double Samara, 2019 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Obsidia.png}} Order of the Snail, 2019 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Aerica.jpg}} Better Weirder World Medal, 2019 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of West Who.jpg}} West Who Medal of Friendship, 2019 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Dand-Flag.jpg}} Danduros Medal of Friendship, 2019 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Slabovia.jpg|Slabovia}} [[MicroCon 2019]] Commemorative Attendance Medal, 2019 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Beremagne-flag.png}} Order of the Ecological Merit of Beremagne, 2019 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Scone.jpg|Kingdom of Scone}} Order of the Glennish Empire, 2019 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Angyalistan.jpg}} Order of the Golden Sextant, 2018 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Homestead.jpg}} Medal of Micronational Excellence, 2017 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Molossia.png}} The Desert Palm, 2017 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Pavlov.jpg}} Order of the Flat Earth, 2016 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Scone.jpg|Kingdom of Scone}} Order of the Sconnish Poppy, 2015 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Aigues-Mortes.jpg|Principality of Aigues-Mortes}} Grand Order of the Pink Flamingo, 2015 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Vikesland.jpg|Kingdom of Vikesland}} Order of the Lion Rampant <small>''(defunct)''</small>, 2015 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Ruritania-Flg.jpg|Kingdom of Ruritania}} Order of the Blue Primrose, 2015 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Shiloh.jpg|Kingdom of Shiloh}} Knight of Shiloh, 2012 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Vikesland.jpg|Kingdom of Vikesland}}Order of the Dragon <small>''(defunct)''</small>, 2012 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Campinia.png}} Order of the Lion <small>''(defunct)''</small>, 2011 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Molossia.png}} Friendship Medal, 2011 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Starland.jpg}} Order of the Star <small>''(defunct)''</small>, 2010 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Flandrensis.png}} Order of Flandrensis, 2010 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Austenasia.png}} The Austenasian Order, 2010 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Vikesland.jpg}} Great Order of Vikesland <small>''(defunct)''</small>, 2010 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Vikesland.jpg}} Order of the Rifle <small>''(defunct)''</small>, 2010 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Vikesland.jpg}} Order of Honor <small>''(defunct)''</small>, 2010 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Molossia.png}} Mustachistan War Medal, 2006 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of New Antrim.gif}} Order of the Shamrock, 2006 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Molossia.png}} Order of the Mustang, 2005 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Moulton-Berlin.jpg}} Order of the Tiger, 2005 | |||
===Military Ranks=== | ===Military Ranks=== | ||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg|Westarctica}} ''' | *{{flagiconstart|Kentucky Flag.jpg}} '''2022 - Present:''' Colonel and Aide de Camp to the Governor of Kentucky | ||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg|Westarctica}} '''2017 - Present:''' Colonel-in-Chief of the [[Westarctican Royal Guards]] | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Molossia.png|Molossia}} '''2006 - Present:''' Grand Admiral in the [[Molossian Navy]] | *{{flagiconstart|Flag of Molossia.png|Molossia}} '''2006 - Present:''' Grand Admiral in the [[Molossian Navy]] | ||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Calsahara Colony.jpg.jpg}} '''2017 - 2023:''' Warden of [[Seven Seas of Rhye|the Marshes]] | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Calsahara.jpg|Calsahara}} '''2009 - 2017:''' Lieutenant General in [[His Majesty's Corps of Engineers]] | *{{flagiconstart|Flag of Calsahara.jpg|Calsahara}} '''2009 - 2017:''' Lieutenant General in [[His Majesty's Corps of Engineers]] | ||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of United States.png | *{{flagiconstart|Flag of United States.png}} '''2001 - 2008:''' Intelligence Specialist 1st Class in the [[United States Navy]] | ||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Casbah.gif | *{{flagiconstart|Flag of Casbah.gif}} '''1996 - 1999:''' General in the Border Patrol Agency of [[Kingdom of Casbah|Casbah]] | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[ | *[http://www.travismchenry.com Personal website] | ||
*[http://www. | *[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2641885/ IMDB page] | ||
*[ | *[http://www.bloodstone.info Bloodstone Studios website] | ||
*[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/travismchenry/magicians-martyrs-and-madmen-tarot Magicians, Martyrs, and Madmen Kickstarter page] | |||
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[[Category:Grand Duke Travis]] | [[Category:Grand Duke Travis]] | ||
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