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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 = Grand_Duke_Travis.jpg | | image = Grand_Duke_Travis.jpg | ||
| imgw = 200px | | imgw = 200px | ||
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| pre-type3 = Preceded by | | pre-type3 = Preceded by | ||
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| spouse = [[Prince | | spouse = [[Prince Dinny]] <small>(m. 28 Dec 2016; div. Nov 2022)</small> | ||
| spouse-type = Consort | | spouse-type = Prince-Consort | ||
| spouse1 = [[Marquise of Walgreen|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 | ||
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===Writing career=== | ===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 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 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''. | 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 | 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=== | ===Relationships=== | ||
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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]]. | 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]]. | 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, Prince of [[Hollick-Kenyon Plateau|Hollick-Kenyon]], Marquis of [[Thwaites Ice Tongue|Thwaites]], Baron of [[Suchland Islands|Suchland]], 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. | 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== | ||
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*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg|Westarctica}} Grand Knight Commander in the [[Holy Order of The Cross]], 2005 | *{{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg|Westarctica}} Grand Knight Commander in the [[Holy Order of The Cross]], 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 [[Order of Merit]], 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}} 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}} 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]], 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|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==== | ====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: | 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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===Foreign Honors=== | ===Foreign Honors=== | ||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Flandrensis.png}} Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Melting Mountain, 2022 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Slabovia.jpg|Slabovia}} Order of Slabovia, 2022 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Ladonia.png}} Order of the Hesperides, 2022 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Amethonia flag.png}} Order of the Amethyst, 2022 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Ruritania-Flg.jpg|Kingdom of Ruritania}} Order of Valour, 2022 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Cycoldia.jpg}} Order of Christina I, 2022 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Raph Transitional Flag.png}} Order of the Pebble, 2022 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Aeternia Flag.png}} Order of Wisdom, 2022 | |||
*{{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|Budgerigar-Society.png}} Knight of the Budgie, 2020 | ||
*{{flagiconstart|Dracul flag.jpg|Dracul}} Historian of Dracul, 2020 | *{{flagiconstart|Dracul flag.jpg|Dracul}} Historian of Dracul, 2020 | ||
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*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Homestead.jpg}} Medal of Micronational Excellence, 2017 | *{{flagiconstart|Flag of Homestead.jpg}} Medal of Micronational Excellence, 2017 | ||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Molossia.png}} The Desert Palm, 2017 | *{{flagiconstart|Flag of Molossia.png}} The Desert Palm, 2017 | ||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Pavlov.jpg}} Order of the Flat Earth | *{{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 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 Aigues-Mortes.jpg|Principality of Aigues-Mortes}} Grand Order of the Pink Flamingo, 2015 | ||
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*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Moulton-Berlin.jpg}} Order of the Tiger, 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 Calsahara Colony.jpg.jpg}} '''2017 - Present:''' Warden of [[Seven Seas of Rhye|the Marshes]] | |||
*{{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.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}} '''2001 - 2008:''' Intelligence Specialist 1st Class in the [[United States Navy]] | *{{flagiconstart|Flag of United States.png}} '''2001 - 2008:''' Intelligence Specialist 1st Class in the [[United States Navy]] | ||
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*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2641885/ IMDB page] | *[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2641885/ IMDB page] | ||
*[http://www.bloodstone.info Bloodstone Studios website] | *[http://www.bloodstone.info Bloodstone Studios website] | ||
*[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/travismchenry/ | *[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/travismchenry/magicians-martyrs-and-madmen-tarot Magicians, Martyrs, and Madmen Kickstarter page] | ||
[[Category:Royal Family of Westarctica]] | [[Category:Royal Family of Westarctica]] | ||