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The '''Kingdom of Casbah''' was a 2.5 acre rural [[micronation]] existing within the United States in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was created as a result of a border dispute between three neighbors and existed from 1996 - 2001, when the founder and ruler was forced out of his position as Maharajah by the legal owners of the farm. He briefly returned to his position of power in 2006 to wage a troll war against the Empire of Atlantium before being rendered inactive again in 2007. The property on which Casbah existed was sold by the landowners in 2012 and now rests in private hands. | The '''Kingdom of Casbah''' was a 2.5 acre rural [[micronation]] existing within the United States in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was created as a result of a border dispute between three neighbors and existed from 1996 - 2001, when the founder and ruler was forced out of his position as Maharajah by the legal owners of the farm. He briefly returned to his position of power in 2006 to wage a troll war against the Empire of Atlantium before being rendered inactive again in 2007. The property on which Casbah existed was sold by the landowners in 2012 and now rests in private hands. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
[[File:CASBAH PALACE.jpg|350px|thumb|left|Casbah Palace, the seat of power in Casbah]] | |||
===Border disputes=== | ===Border disputes=== | ||
In 1995, George and Mary Ann Morin, the owners of a small farmhouse in the Eastern United States notice the border markers surrounding their property have been moved by their neighbors. [[Grand Duke Travis|Travis McHenry]], a friend of the family is called to investigate the allegations privately and attempt to catch the evil neighbors in the act of desecration. Travis feels so strongly about his mission, that he creates an imrpomptu militia group. The militia is called "The Border Patrol Agency" and routinely patrols the perimeter of the farmhouse while wearing military fatigues and carrying pellet guns. To prove his seriousness, Travis places signs around the property line showing a skull and crossbones with the text "Death will result from crossing this point." No further border infractions are noted for a time. | In 1995, George and Mary Ann Morin, the owners of a small farmhouse in the Eastern United States notice the border markers surrounding their property have been moved by their neighbors. [[Grand Duke Travis|Travis McHenry]], a friend of the family is called to investigate the allegations privately and attempt to catch the evil neighbors in the act of desecration. Travis feels so strongly about his mission, that he creates an imrpomptu militia group. The militia is called "The Border Patrol Agency" and routinely patrols the perimeter of the farmhouse while wearing military fatigues and carrying pellet guns. To prove his seriousness, Travis places signs around the property line showing a skull and crossbones with the text "Death will result from crossing this point." No further border infractions are noted for a time. | ||
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===Resurrection of monarchy=== | ===Resurrection of monarchy=== | ||
[[File:CASBAH PRINCIPALITY.jpg|350px|thumb|Woods surrounding the Kingdom of Casbah]] | |||
In October 1998, the Morin's neighbors continually harass the Elderstatesmen concerning the free range of Casbah's chickens. This continued badgering drives the Elderstatesmen to allow Travis to return to his position of power, although he promises to act in a more restrained fashion. | In October 1998, the Morin's neighbors continually harass the Elderstatesmen concerning the free range of Casbah's chickens. This continued badgering drives the Elderstatesmen to allow Travis to return to his position of power, although he promises to act in a more restrained fashion. | ||
===The Mustard Revolution=== | ===The Mustard Revolution=== | ||
Tired of constantly blazing trails for his patrols through the orchard of Casbah, Maharaja Daniel begins a campaign to destroy all the mustard weed that grows throughout Casbah. One of the members of the Border Patrol Agency, Jean Morin, cannot stand to see nature destroyed and leads a rebellion against the Maharaja's campaign of destruction. The Elderstateswoman is swayed towards her daughter's opinion, and forces the Maharaja to stop destroying the mustard weed. As reparations, he must establish a "mustard habitat" in Casbah, with signs to clearly mark the boundaries where the weed can grow free. The Maharaja also had to make a short film called ''Mustard is Our Future'', highlighting the benefits of mustard weed and bringing Jean's crusade into the spotlight. | Tired of constantly blazing trails for his patrols through the orchard of Casbah, Maharaja Daniel begins a campaign to destroy all the mustard weed that grows throughout Casbah. One of the members of the Border Patrol Agency, Jean Morin, cannot stand to see nature destroyed and leads a rebellion against the Maharaja's campaign of destruction. The Elderstateswoman is swayed towards her daughter's opinion, and forces the Maharaja to stop destroying the mustard weed. As reparations, he must establish a "mustard habitat" in Casbah, with signs to clearly mark the boundaries where the weed can grow free. The Maharaja also had to make a short film called ''Mustard is Our Future'', highlighting the benefits of mustard weed and bringing Jean's crusade into the spotlight. | ||
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The Dogs of War was a division of the Border Patrol Agency staffed entirely by dogs. The leader of the Dogs of War held the rank Sargent at Arms. All four of the Dogs of War were responsible for assisting with border patrol duties and they frequently accompanied the soldiers on patrols or engaged in patrols on their own. | The Dogs of War was a division of the Border Patrol Agency staffed entirely by dogs. The leader of the Dogs of War held the rank Sargent at Arms. All four of the Dogs of War were responsible for assisting with border patrol duties and they frequently accompanied the soldiers on patrols or engaged in patrols on their own. | ||
==Religion in Casbah== | |||
[[File:Pan-Diety.jpg|350px|thumb|Statue of Pan. A similar statue was used in the ritual worship of Pan by the citizens of the Kingdom of Casbah in 1998.]] | |||
Although the Elderstatesmen generally considered themselves to be Christians, the other citizens of Casbah were more liberal with their religious inclinations. | |||
To take advantage of this situation, the Maharaja instituted a Cult of Pan and mandate the worship of a statue of Pan. Worship was carried out in the kitchen of Casbah Palace and was accompanied by an elaborate ritual feast whereby participants would eat small dishes of snack food (peanuts, toffee chips, and bittersweet chocolate) while giving thanks to Pan for his blessings. The feast culminated with eating the "fruit of Pans loins." | |||
As the rituals centered around a resin garden statue of the Pan deity, there was significant debate between the members of the Cult as to whether they were worshiping the pagan god Pan or the statue itself. Most of the followers of Pan weren't comfortable with the thought of pagan idolatry, so it was generally agreed that they were worshiping the god Pan while the statue served as a physical representation of the deity. | |||
[[Category:Micronations]] | [[Category:Micronations]] | ||