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September 9, 2002 Population: 2,185 A Religious Center Global publicity of the August 7, 1998 fuel spill placed Kanin Fjord on the international map in more ways then one. In particular, this revealed the town as having the highest concentration of Norse believers in Europe. Despite the disaster giving the town a negative image, many people who follow the Norse religion saw the town as a safe abode for their beliefs and immigrated to Kanin Fjord. By September of 2002, roughly 850 of Kanin Fjord’s residents had at least some sort of belief in Norse mythology. No other location in the world had so many Norse believers living in one location. The town’s only Stave temple was not equipped to handle the high population of worshippers. Discussions for the expansion of the existing temple, and the possible construction of a second temple are already occurring. The North Opens Up Developable land has always been scarce in the town. Kanin’s Fjord’s topology consists of a mixture of steep slopes, rocky outcroppings, and dense coniferous forests. By 2001, residential, commercial, and industrial expansion had consumed every useful piece of land along the Fjord. Without expanding across the fjords, the only remaining tracts of useful land lie to the north of the town past Tore punkt. Until 1998, the Gulbrandsen Family claimed ownership of all unoccupied land north of the village along the west coast of Hjortfjorden, stretching all the way to the Atlantic coast. After 1998, the Norwegian government confiscated this land from the Gulbrandsen family as restitution for cleanup expenses of the fuel spell. At the end of 1999 Norway began selling the land to anyone who would purchase it. Interest in the land, however; was limited, and it was not until the Navnår Conglomerate moved into town that developers and individuals began purchasing the land. By the middle of 2000, various developers, corporations, and individuals had purchased the land. Development of numerous subdivisions, a new school, and even a sports complex began in May of 2001, and by September 2002, all of the land purchased had been developed. New developments primarily consisted of residential subdivisions, but also included higher density apartments and condominiums. A new combination elementary/high school was constructed to accommodate the large number of children now living in the town. Kanin Fjord even has a soccer field now. The Villagers Reserve Their Power Kanin Fjord’s original inhabitants have faced the ever-growing reality that they were rapidly becoming a minority in their own town. In just ten years, the town’s population increased nearly five-fold from 447 to 2,185. The original villagers and their descendants now comprise just 22% of the town’s current population. In order to protect their heritage and assure that decisions are made in their best interest, the villagers enacted amendments to the town’s charter and government. One such amendment was an original residency requirement for being a member of the town council. Only residents who were born in Kanin Fjord are eligible for election to the town council and mayorship. Additionally, a minimum age requirement of 25 was also established. This effectively prevented anyone who immigrated into town from being able to serve on the city council and gave the original villagers complete power over Kanin Fjord’s government. While the changes were considered controversial and even discriminatory to people moving into town, nonetheless; the amendments were enacted as town law on July 1, 2002 and would remain in effect for through 1 election cycle. Opposition to the amendment was widespread and even Navnår was against it. It only required a few weeks from being enacted before several legal challenges were filed in the Norwegian courts. Kanin Fjord Circa 2002 Before and After Pictures Another picture of residential development to the north. High density apartments and condominiums New combination elementary/ high school Football (soccer) field and visitors lodge Home with an incredible view
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April 12, 2001 Population: 1,410 The Navnår Conglomerate The lucrative nature of fishing in the Atlantic Ocean led to the formation of numerous fishing corporations along Norway’s western coast. The Navnår Conglomerate was once such company. Incorporated in 1998, Navnår was created by a group of wealthy ship captains that wanted a fisherman-owned company, free from the usual corporate red tape. In less than a year after forming, Navnår has amassed a fleet of 30 fishing vessels that have an operational range that includes 350 kilometers of Norway’s coast. Shortly after formation, the company started searching for a home port to establish a corporate headquarters. Kanin Fjord was not the first choice for a new port; however, after both a referral from one of their captains and the realization that the town was roughly in the middle of Navnår’s operational range, the company decided to invest in Kanin Fjord. Once invested in the town, Navnår funded the construction of a new port, and began hiring townsfolk. In early 2000, their new port opened in town, and the year after, their cooperate headquarters was operational. While Navnår moving into town was widely viewed in positive light, some of the village elders had reservations. They began to question if the town merely traded one sin for another. Did Kanin Fjord give up superstitious fear only to replace it with cooperate greed? Only time will tell. The Legend of the Sulten Skygge persists Nearly three years after the town’s greatest disaster since World War 2, an ominous and bizarre belief has spread amongst the town’s Norse believers. They began believing that the South Port Disaster wasn’t caused by blatant neglect, but rather by the Sulten Skygge escaping from its prison in the port. After escaping, in an act of rage, the angry spirit punished the town by destroying the port that imprisoned it. Now, a new fear permeates the Norsefolk; The Sulten Skygge is once again free to terrorize the Fjord. Not only is it free, it is furious with the town. The very nature of the spirit’s deal with the goddess Rán, limits the Sulten Skygge to the fjord and coastlines. It cannot travel inland. Because of this, not a single person who still believes would dare venture to the coastline in the dark. The old fear of an undead spirit was once again beginning to affect some business. Anyone who believed in the legend refused to work on the water at night. All of the new businesses brought into town had difficulty hiring believers due to most of the jobs being located along the coastline. Rapid Growth By the start of 2000, Kanin Fjord’s population was dropping, reaching a low of 1,062. After Navnår moved into town and brought numerous other businesses with it, by April of 2001, the population increased by a staggering 348 people in a single year. This growth corresponded with extensive westward expansion of the town, and the construction of many modern amenities including a grocery store, hardware store, and other various other businesses. Even with new subdivisions and housing developing to the west, Kanin Fjord still lacks the necessary land space for new residents. Aside from expanding the city across the shores of the fjords, the only other direction to build was up. High density residential development was an attractive alternative to the land shortage. Low-rise apartments began to spring up to the west. Navnår’s New Corporate Headquarters Rebuilt South Port Fuel Station Kanin Fjord’s first grocery store. The town’s first hardware store. New light industrial development along Kaninfjorden to the west of Kanin Fjord. Lacking suitable land for development, the town’s only option for large-scale development was to construct a narrow industrial corridor between E220 and the coastline. New residential development to the west. While, most homes were developed by individual builders, some professional development companies began moving in and constructing small subdivisions with uniform building design. Sleipnir Apartments, located at the western edge of town. This apartment complex offers a unique view of Kaninfjorden from a lookout post constructed on the cliffside. A few night shorts of the west side of town.
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May 1, 2000 - Part 2: A new port Population: 1,130 Looking towards the east on Kaninfjorden Roar Gulbrandsen Roar and his twin brother Birger were born in 1958, Roar being the youngest by only 3 minutes. Roar was the family’s least favorite son that was too far down the line of succession to ever inherit any of the family’s fortune. He was often ignored and overlooked by the family and treated as sort of an outsider. His father repeatedly referred to him as a mistake. When he turned 17, Roar moved to Stokkvågen and got a job working at the docks, loading freight. After working in Stokkvågen for several years, he eventually moved to Narvik, where he has resided ever since. Living in Narvik was no easy life. Roar had to work for a living, with the lavish life of the Gulbrandsen’s being nothing more than an ever-fading memory. For twenty years, he never attempted to contact his family. To his father and brothers, he was all but forgotten. Despite all of this, Roar’s hard work and dedication paid off, and by the age of 37 he was promoted to harbormaster of the Narvik port. Once news reached Roar of the environmental calamity and conspiracy perpetuated by his father, Roar was outright appalled, but not surprised. Having lived in Narvik for 23 years, Roar never had to worry about any of the legal and financial consequences of the disaster. He never expected to inherit any of the Gulbrandsen’s fortunate, so he wasn’t upset that his father and two brothers were now broke. Working at the Narvik port for 23 years, allowed Roar to develop an extensive network of contacts in the shipping and fishing industries. He started calling in favors with those he knew in an attempt to help his hometown. A captain he knew was just recently hired by a company looking for a new home port, whom he managed to convince to invest in the town in spite of negative press. This ended up helping Kanin Fjord through a dark year and allowed Kanin Fjord to attain prosperity once again. Roar became sort of an invisible hero who managed to save his hometown from financial ruin. 1999 – The Dark Year The fuel spill shut down all fishing in Kaninfjorden during the remainder of the 1998 fishing season and the entire 1999 fishing season. While most of the diesel fuel evaporated, a small amount still mixed into the water column, contaminating the coastlines and the seabed in shallow waters. It negatively affected the food chain and led to the poisoning of many fish in the fjord. The Norwegian Climate and Pollution spent all of 1999 removing contaminated soil, fish, and plant life, while performing tests and studies on the fjord to determine the extent of the environmental damage. As a result of the spill, the Norwegian Government banned all fishing in both Kaninfjorden and Hjortfjorden until it could be determined that fish and shellfish were safe to eat, and diesel levels were sufficiently low enough in the environment. Additionally, authorities banned all but essential boating on the fjord, leaving any resident with a recreational boat high and dry. To offset the lost income of fisherman, Norway’s government gave ship captains payment relief from their port leases and allowed them to fish in the Norwegian Sea. The town of Stokkvågen even offered captains the option to unload their catch at the town’s port. This was too little however, as most of Kanin Fjord’s fishing fleet consisted of small 3 to 5 person ships that were specifically designed to fish in the fjord. Only two ships were large enough and sufficiently equipped to fish in the open ocean. The 1999 fishing year did not bring any revenue into the town. Kanin Fjord’s population shrank for the first time, dropping from 1,101 to 1,062. Any recent arrival that did not have anything finically tying them to the town left for more bountiful seas. Lacking any sufficient income resulted in many residents having to ration their savings to survive. It wasn’t until November of 1999 that the fjord was determined to be safe for fishing and boating. A Ray of Hope One year before the South Port Disaster, business leaders had hired an engineering firm to redesign the South Port. It was a risky move, because there was a greater than 50% probability, Troels Gulbrandsen would reject the plan due to his beliefs. Still, they thought if they could cater to Troels’ wallet, the plan might possibly be approved. The final design was to be presented 1 month after the disaster. Without knowing if or when it would even be possible to fish in the fjord again, the plan was about to be scrapped. One of Roar Gulbrandsen’s contacts managed to convince a newly formed fishing conglomerate called Navnår to invest in Kanin Fjord. Navnår was looking for a home port, and Kanin Fjord’s location was ideally located in their planned fishing range. Navnår purchased both the North and South Ports from the Norwegian Government. Plans for the new South Port were approved on December 2, 1998, Construction began in February of 1999. Navnår wanting to make a good name for itself in Kanin Fjord, offered residents 80 high-paying temporary construction jobs that included 2 months of company paid for construction training. This provided a lifeline for residents who desperately needed an income. It was the hope of Navnår, that by the end of the 1999, The Norwegian Climate and Pollution Agency would deem the fjord safe to fish again. The company made plans for the new fishing season to begin in March of 2000. Construction of the new South Port was completed in February of 2000. 2000 – A New Millennium, a New Port Upon opening in March of 2000, Kanin Fjord now has a modern high-capacity fishing port. The new South Port provided the town with 100 new jobs, and an additional 68 people moved into town to fill high experience positions. Kanin Fjord’s population once again began increasing. Once the new port opened, all but 4 vessels of the town’s original fishing fleet were decommissioned, and new fishing ships were brought in that were capable of fishing both in the fjord and open ocean. This provided Kanin Fjord with a significant opportunity to be prosperous once again, not to mention cooperate investment in the town. Before and After Pics A few more shots of the town from a distance Aerial of the town and surrounding areas Kanin (Rabbit) Memorial A small park containing 3 large rabbit statues was built in front of the new South Port as a monument to the towns history. Before the 1800s, Kanin Fjord was not a fishing village, but rather a fur trading outpost. The town was named Kanin Fjord in 1540 due to the trading of rabbit fur. View of the port from E220 New Residential Development The new South Port included the construction of several new high density apartment buildings and a unique row of townhomes built on a ridge. New Townhomes I would like to give credit to @Chappington for posting these assets on stream. The frame construction works perfectly with the Norwegian theme.
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Kanin Fjord Entry 10.1: Superstition Paralyzes the Town
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August 6, 1998 – The South Port Disaster Part 1 Population: 1,101 The Gulbrandsen Family The Gulbrandsen Family is the wealthiest family in Kanin Fjord. The family can trace is ancestry back more than 500 years, during which time they have reigned as an unofficial monarch over the village. The family resides in one of the homes in Boligene på åsen. Today, Troels Gulbrandsen heads the family along with his three sons: Toke, Roar, and Birger. Troels Gulbrandsen owns both the North and South Port. His family has leased these ports for centuries. He also owns the warehouse complex on Njord’s Seaway, and half the apartment buildings in the village. Additionally, fishing boat captains must pay a percentage of their profit to the family as a term in their lease. While Troels isn’t the town burgomaster (mayor), he still has complete influence over the burgomaster. His two sons Roar and Birger sit on the city council. Troels has control over both the town’s economy and government. Troels’ rule over the village isn’t just limited to local politics and economics. His family is a strict believer in Norse mythology; therefore, he has influence over their beliefs. Troels’ grandfather was one of the leading figures in perpetuating the Sulten Skygge myth in the late 1950s. Owning the Sort Port combined with a superstitious belief, Troels’ family has refused to perform any major maintenance work on the South Port out of fear of releasing the evil spirit on the town. Only aesthetic repair was allowed. This left the port looking neglected and on the verge of collapsing into the sea. Still, despite the villagers’ constant complaints that the port needed to be rebuilt, and economic pressure to develop the port, Troels refused to give in. This was a mistake that would lead to the dramatic downfall of the Gulbrandsen family, and change Kanin Fjord’s future forever. Boligene på åsen Built in the 1700s on the highest elevation of the Kanin Peninsula. Residence of the Gulbrandsen family Disaster Strikes In the early afternoon hours of August 7, 1998, a series of large fissures opened up in Havet. A lady by the name of Baret Vågsen began driving through the South Port when the fissures gave way to a large sink hole, which swallowed Baret’s car. Fortunately, several people working at the port observed the accident, and ran towards her to render aid. The sinkhole was large, covering both lanes of Havet and was at least 7 meters in diameter and 6 meters deep. Roughly a meter of seawater filled the sinkhole floor. Beret’s car was partially submerged, and she was unconscious. Water levels were rising with the tide, limiting the time the rescuers had. Luckily she was rescued, and taken to a hospital in Stokkvågen. She sustained multiple broken bones and a mild concussion but was expected to make a full recovery. The sink hole effectively shut down the South Port. Fishing boats now had to dock at the North Port. It required more than a day for the town’s tow trucks to remove Mrs. Vågsen’s car from the sinkhole. This put an investigation into the cause of the sinkhole on hold until the next day. Throughout the next night, residents reported hearing load crashing noises emanating from the South Port. The sink hole disabled the streetlights at the port, leaving it eerily dark at night, and due to local superstition, no one would dare venture into the port at night to investigate the sounds. The next day revealed the cause of the nightly commotion. The sinkhole expanded across the road and swallowed an additional 12 meters of Havet. Additionally, 15 meters of the quay supporting the port collapsed into the fjord. New cracks were seen in Havet, the quay, and even the foundations of the industrial warehouses. One of the docks also shifted several meters and was now leaning slightly. The damage was extensive. Further exasperating matters was the presence of a large slick in the harbor, and the overwhelming smell of diesel permeating the port. The shifting ground had ruptured one of the underground pipelines connecting the port’s two gas pumps to their fuel storage tanks. Diesel fuel was leaking into the fjord. Once discovered, it didn’t take long for the town to shut off the fuel flow from the tank, but it was too late. The fuel tank was down to 10% capacity. Close to 50,000 liters of diesel had leaked into the fjord. This was now a significant environmental disaster that threatens the financial future of Kanin Fjord. Unlike crude oil, diesel does not clump into tar. Rather, it forms a thin film on the surface of the water and disperses across a large surface area. Diesel fuel spills rarely last more than 96 hours, as the diesel fuel will slowly evaporate; however, it is still toxic to sea life that comes in contact with it. Additionally, currents can mix small quantities of the fuel into the water column which can work its way to the seafloor in shallow waters. It also can contaminate beaches. Diesel does not ignite like gasoline, so there was no treat of fire or explosion; however, the evaporation of the fuel presented a more immediate concern for the town. Such a large volume of diesel evaporating was creating an invisible toxic cloud. Depending on the direction of the winds, this cloud could expose most of the town to toxic fumes. People working at the South Port were already experiencing severe nausea and disorientation from the smell of the vapors. South Port prior to the disaster The port is quite rundown and dilapidated. Kanin Fjord Shuts Down – August 8, 1998 Wind and currents were rapidly spreading the diesel spill throughout Kaninfjord and into Hjortfjorden. All ship traffic on both fjords was immediately halted, including the grounding of the entire fishing fleet. Even the Engavågen ferry had to cease operations. Businesses had to close, while residents were instructed to stay in their homes with all windows and doors closed to avoid the fumes. A superstition had managed to effectively bring all commerce in the town to a dramatic halt. Fear and anger quickly swept through the town. The Conspiracy Once Troels Gulbrandsen became aware of the extent of the disaster, him and two of his sons began contemplating how to minimize the damage. Troels believed that simply abandoning the South Port would be best to prevent the Sulten Skygge from being released. He had no intentions of rebuilding the port regardless of the economic consequences to the town. The problem with the collapse of the port wasn’t just the damage to the port itself, but also the fuel spill, which Kanin Fjord was ill equipped to handle. Troels knew that diesel fuel would eventually evaporate; therefore, he concocted a plan to isolate Kanin Fjord for at least a week, allowing the spill to clean itself up. Fortunately, for his plan, no supply ships were scheduled to dock in that time. He could focus all of his attention to blocking E220 and shutting down the ferry line into Engavågen and Stokkvågen. His sons were dispatched to begin the process of closing E220, while the fuel spill grounded the ferries at the North Port. Once the spill evaporated, Troels’ was going to restart the town’s economy and pretend that nothing happened. Toke Gulbrandsen traveled to Engavågen to shut down E220 five kilometers east of the village, while Birger Gulbrandsen shut down E220 just before the Inngjerdingen Farm. Troels went even further and instructed the town constable to keep residents from leaving town. In an even more extreme attempt to cover up the disaster, Troels had the phone lines shut down so people couldn’t contact relatives or authorities outside of town. His plan also included silencing residents by threatening their jobs and even evicting anyone leasing his apartment buildings. It All Falls Apart For all the scheming and nefarious methods in which the Gulbrandsen family used to attempt to hide the disaster, the reality was that the fuel leak was simply too large to hide. The plan quickly unraveled, and Kanin Fjord was thrust into the global spotlight in an unflattering way. First, the roadblock on E220 in Engavågen failed. Norwegian safety inspectors traveling to Kanin Fjord to perform some final safety checks on the ferry terminals encountered the roadblock. Inspectors have the authority to go through any type of roadblock, and when Toke refused to let them pass using the excuse there was a landslide blocking the road, the inspectors were suspicious called in the authorities. Once Norwegian police arrived, they promptly ended the roadblock and arrested Toke for interfering with the operation of official vehicles and unlawfully blocking a national roadway. The roadblock on E220 near the Inngjerdingen Farm was successful for a few hours longer, but the large volume of trucking traffic being turned back to Stokkvågen was attracting attention in Stokkvågen. Police from Stokkvågen were dispatched to investigate this suspicious road closure. Unlike Toke, Birger did not attempt to stop the police from proceeding, still he was cited for blocking a national roadway. Once authorities reached the town, the cause of the suspicious roadblocks became apparent. The stench of diesel permeated the town and most of the fjord was covered in a slick. Multiple cleanup crews were called in to contain the spill, which was large enough to make international news. News crews from around the world descended on the town while cleanup crews did their best to contain the fuel. Investigation into the cause of the spill exposed the corruption and negligence of the Gulbrandsen Family to the entire world and revealed how religious beliefs led to a massive environmental disaster. It didn’t take long for Norwegian authorities to arrest Troels. He and his two sons were charged with multiple crimes, ranging from safety violations, conspiracy to cover up an environmental disaster, to threatening citizens. Additionally, the government ordered the family to pay for the cost of cleanup along with multiple fines, which essentially bankrupted the Gulbrandsens. The 500-year rule of the Gulbrandsen Family had come to a spectacular end. Not only did the family’s rein end, the power of the town’s religious sect was significantly weakened. Norse Worship Site The hall was built in the mid-1800s, while the stone circle was constructed in the 1960s in an attempt to replicate the grandeur of Stonehenge. Coming Soon: Part 2 – Aftermath and Reconstruction- 2 Comments
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Kanin Fjord Entry 9: A Rural Swedish Countryside
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August 1, 1998 Population: 1,098 The E220 project provided more than Kanin Fjord’s connection to the outer world, it also opened the door to farming and other forms of commerce on Tufjord Island. Despite its rugged and mountainous terrain, some regions of the island contain topography friendly enough to support farming. With the final stretch of E220 ending in Sweden, Swedish farmers began immigrating into Norway and settling land adjacent to E220. Prior to the construction of E220, farming was practically unheard of on the island. Most of the island’s population is divided between the port town of Stokkvågen and the fishing town of Kanin Fjord. Tulford Island’s proximity to the Arctic Circle, limits the types of crops that can be planted. The growing season is short, and the topsoil is poor in nutrients. The only crops that grow are grains and most areas are only suitable for raising livestock. Now that a maintained high-speed roadway connects the two towns, it is practical to develop farmland along the E220 corridor. Norway’s prosperity from shellfish fishing has changed the way in which the country is implementing new taxes. Fishing now makes up almost half of the country’s exports, second only to crude oil. New taxes were being levied against fishermen, while tax rates on other industries were lowered, including farming. Sweden on the other hand, was raising taxes on agriculture. As a result, farmers on average are taxed 20% less in Norway compared to Sweden. Swedish farmers are taking advantage of the lower tax rate and began immigrating into Norway. It is estimated that nearly 10,000 Swedish farmers immigrated to Norway in the past 2 years. The mouth of Thor Creek and Jegere peker are the most suitable areas along E220 for cultivation. A total of 4 medium-sized farms were constructed. New farms specialized in growing various types of grain and raising sheep. Lamb actually is the second most consumed meat in Kanin Fjord, with only fish being more popular. Overview of agricultural development along E220 west of Kanin Fjord. The Inngjerdingen Farm at Jegere peker The Inngjerdingen Farm is the smallest farm along E220. Built on a precipice overlooking Kaninfjorden. This farm has some of the best views of the fjord, including Kanin Fjord and the lighthouse. Agricultural Development at the mouth of Thor Creek Mini village of Rural Homes A cluster of three homes built at the intersection of Glomveien and Nordhaugveien The Trøgstad Farm The Trøgstad Farm is the only farm that is built on a beach along Kaninfjorden. The Vestengen Farm- 6 Comments
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June 16, 1998 Population: 1,052 For over a millennium, Kanin Fjord was nothing more than an obscure fishing village located along an equally as unremarkable fjord. The completion of the E220 roadway and the ferry crossing into Engavågen has placed Kanin Fjord on the map and welcomed the village into the modern world. The Valkyrie Pier was constructed as part of the E220 project, which connected the village to greater Norway. Kanin Fjord now has a direct roadway connection to the mainland and has access to Norway’s main roadway E6. Connected by ferry, goods could be directly transported into Norway by truck, instead of by ship through a Stokkvågen, significantly cutting the cost shipping. Construction of the new pier and ferry was not without its opposition. Engavågen held a significant place in the town’s Norse beliefs. Unlike other legends, there is a divergence of belief among the town’s Asatro (belief in Norse gods and creatures) believers. Engavågen is said to be the source of the stones used to construct the runestone that trapped the Sulten Skygge. Depending on who is asked, Engavågen is either the source of mythical stones of protection, or a sacred place to be respected and left alone. This has led to an odd tradition among fishing boat captains and their crews, where they gather stones from the coast of Engavågen and wear the stones on a necklace to ward off dark spirts. In addition to the creation of a new ferry crossing, the North Port received a partial upgrade. New offices were constructed for the fish factory in additional to several warehouses which can be used to store processed fish and boat parts. An additional dock was installed for villager’s boats along with the port being partially repaved with new cobblestone. From Village to Small Town A month ago, Kanin Fjord’s population breached 1,000, and now the town’s population stands at 1,052. Fishing was not the only reason for people immigrating into the town. Word of the town’s high concentration of Asatro believers started spreading, and approximately 50 new residents moved to Kanin Fjord to be around people who shared in Norse beliefs. This ironically, was allowing the town’s Norse population to grow along with the general population. Becoming a small town; however, was not without its problems. Kanin Fjord lacks a proper grocery store, has only one gas station, no recreational facilities, no sports parks, and provides limited medical services. The town is still highly dependent on Stokkvågen for many basic amenities. Additionally, the town had to start importing electricity from Stokkvågen to meet electrical demand. There isn’t even an official city hall, the city government debates and rules on matters in a pub. The topography of the region makes constructing large structures difficult. There is little topsoil, and the ground is primarily rock. Not to mention, the steep geography is another hinderance. Any type of construction requires the movement of massive quantities of Earth and the blasting of bedrock. Still, there are construction plans in the works to address all of these issues. However, citizens in the meantime have to contend with the town’s limited resources. Entrance into Kanin Fjord. Anyone driving west on E220 enters the town at Valkyrie Pier. The two ferry crossings on the west and east coasts of Hjortfjorden. Closeups of the Valkyrie Pier. Closeups of the Hjortfjorden Pier. Leaving Kanin Fjord The updated North Port. The north port has now become a small industrial area with multiple piers designed to cater to the town’s fishing fleet and the new ferry crossing. New dock for private vessels on the right and repaved port. Both piers and the lighthouse at night. Stay tuned for the next update.
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For over 7 decades Hel’s Bend has been a treacherous drive for villagers and truckers alike. The narrow and crumbling roadway frequently glazes with ice in the winter, floods during storms, and is covered in seafoam at high tide. Every year, dozens of accidents occur on this short, yet significant stretch of road. Originally, the town thought that the construction of the Industrivei Bridge would offer a viable bypass for truckers leaving the South Port; however, this bridge ended up being more problematic than anticipated, particularly due to icing issues. Additionally, the bridge did not provide an alternative for the transportation of shellfish between the South Port and Kanin Fiskefabrikk. Eventually, Kanin Fjord decided to reconstruct the roadway into a safer and faster route. Proposed designs of the new roadway were ambitious and even the most modest of proposals required outside funding. Commercial interest in the town was already high, and Kanin Fjord began collaborating with outside developers on the design for the project. Developers wanted returns on their investments and attained permits by the town for the construction of several townhomes, a hotel, and modern condominiums along the new roadway, which came to be known as Anders Plass. After months of searching and negotiations, eventually, three developers decided to invest in the project. During the design phase, Alders Plass became more than just a roadway improvement and development project, it turned into a project that would redefine the very look and nature of the village. Additionally, the project was interconnected with future plans for the reconstruction of the South Port and creation of a protected harbor. Before and After Pics Intersection of Havet and Lakseveien. Havet has been extended to the south behind the shell station and access to the South Port from Lakseveien has been cut off. Intersection of Lakseveien and Gjedde Vei. Gjedde Vei between Lakseveien and Kanin Allé has been demolished. This portion of the project also, unfortunately, resulted in the demolition of two homes. Hel’s Bend. The original road has been completely demolished, the ground elevated, a new seawall built, and the new higher-speed roadway constructed. Hel’s bend is no more, and the new Havet roadway is now the safest road in the village. Aerial overview of the development site. It is much clearer in this image the homes and roadways that were demolished and replaced with the new roadway. Additional Pics of Anders Plass The yellow building is Sykkelherberget (translates to "The bicycle hostel"), and is Kanin Fjord's first hotel. The hostel has 40 beds for rent, and employees 20 residents. Due to the influx of new residents, most people moving into town end up staying here until they can make separate living arrangements. The pink buildings in the front are new condominiums, and the brick building in the background is Kapteinens rekke. Kapteinens rekke (translates to "Captain's Row") is a large group of upper-middle class townhomes. This development aimed at housing the town's wealthy ship captains, hence the name. The upper units have the highest rent, but least space; therefore, each 3rd floor unit is given a single private garage across the street. Here is the new pedestrian/ bicycle path created in the location of the former Gjedde Vei Road. With the high cost of vehicles, price of gas, and difficultly in getting parts for vehicle repairs, over half of the village's population either walks or uses bicycles to get around. The new walkway provides a shortcut to the village center. Anders Plass at night. Hope everyone has enjoyed this latest entry. Another major addition to the town is just around the corner.
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Small journal entry revealing the map and a town detail. This should help everyone get an idea of where everything is positioned in the village. Legend Red = Transportation Magenta = Town Yellow = Water Green = Land The Kanin Fjord region depicting areas of significance. Kanin Fjord occupies a small peninsula located at the confluence of Kaninfjorden and Hjortfjorden. The town is actually located on the island of Tufjord, as Hjortfjorden reconnects to the sea approximately 5 kilometers north of the map. Interesting fact about Tufjord Island. Tufjord is only an island approximately 90% of the day. During low tide, a portion of Hjortfjorden drains away connecting Tufjord to mainland Norway. Closeup of Kanin Fjord with areas of significance labeled.
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June 19, 1995 – Day before the Midsummer Eve festival Time continues to be kind to the town of Kanin Fjord. The town’s population explosion has continued, increasing from 524 to 697 residents over the past 2 years. New residents now comprise 4 out of every 11 inhabitants. Such growth has attracted the attention of the Norwegian Government and various corporations, all of which have decided to invest in the town. Small industrial complex built by the Gyldne Hav Corporation along the newly constructed Industrivei. Gyldne Hav is an international fishing company based in Narvik, Norway. The corporation has expanded significantly over the past 2 years and currently owns 60% of all fishing trawlers in northern Norway. The newly constructed facilities provide packaging services for caught shellfish, modern repair facilities for ship parts, and 63 jobs for the town’s residents. Industrivei Bridge. Constructed with funds provided by a combination of investments from the Norwegian Government and Gyldne Hav Corporation. The bridge directly links the new factories with the South Port and provides a bypass for freight trucks traveling to Ratatosk Pier and the North Port. Trucks and other vehicles can now reach the North Port without having to pass through the center of the village. Intersection of Kanin Allé, Industrivei, and Lakseveien. The South Port is visible in the center of the image. The road to the left is Kanin Allé, the bridge to the right is Industrivei, and the through road is Lakseveien. Despite opposition from the village’s more superstitious folk and hesitation of ship captains to commercialization, there are plans to upgrade the South Port, and construct a small, protected harbor surrounding the port. Hel’s Bend. Hel’s Bend is located just to the east of the South Port along Lakseveien and is considered to be the most dangerous stretch of road in town. The road is often covered in seafoam and frequently floods during storms. In the winter, the road easily glazes over with ice. More wrecks and accident deaths occur on Hel’s Bend then in all other parts of the village combined. The road is so dangerous that Kanin Fjord shuts down the road to vehicles between the months of December and February. There are construction plans in the works for next year which include reconstructing this stretch of road to a higher elevation and more gradual curve, making it safer for travel. End of Lakseveien at Ratatosk Pier. During the start and end of the fishing season this part of town bustles with activity. Kanin Fiskefabrikk is the factory visible in the center of the image. Ratatosk Pier is to the right, and the town’s only gas station on the left. The road in the background behind the factory to the left is Havet. Residential housing along Havet in the North Port. Homes along this stretch of road are built on stilts due to frequent flooding during strong storms. Prior to the construction of the Industrivei Bridge, Havet was the only route passable to freight trucks that transported fish from Kanin Fiskefabrikk and the South Port to Stokkvågen. Njord’s Seaway. Completed in 1984, Njord’s Seaway was part of a roadway improvement project the village completed to provide a more truck-friendly route out of the North Port. Due to the topography of the terrain, the only way to construct a road was to wrap a bridge around the cliff face. Scenic views of Kaninfjorden are quite spectacular along this stretch of roadway, particularly during sunrise. Isboks Warehouse. Isboks Warehouse is an old rundown warehouse used to refrigerate fish processed at Kanin Fiskefabrikk for use by the town during the winter twilight. Despite its heavy use, the warehouse is poorly maintained and its exposure to saltwater has resulted in rapid deterioration. As the town expands it is entirely possible this warehouse will be abandoned for a better maintained facility or replaced with a newer structure. Skog Junction. Skog Junction is another scenic location in town. Often considered to be the northern-most part of the old village, Skog Junction is located at the intersection of Havet, Skog Domstolen, and Bakvann Vei. Due to the steep grades of most town roads, all semi-trucks loading or unloaded cargo in the North Port must pass through this intersection. While the Industrivei Bridge provides an alternative route from the North Port, because of the danger and frequent closure of Hel’s pass, two-thirds of all freight trucks still pass through this junction. Apartment complex constructed along Skog Domstolen. The lack of level land suitable for development has resulted in the appearance of larger multi-family apartment buildings, which are capable of housing up to 6 families each. The construction of small apartments is a sign that the small town is starting to quickly grow. East side of the village.
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Kanin Fjord Entry 4: Riches and Growing Pains
whiteshark365 posted a City Journal entry in Kanin Fjord
September 1, 1993 Ten months have passed since a bacterial infection of Pacific mollusks called the Kodak Disease has decimated the Pacific shellfish industry. Atlantic species of mollusks are immune to the bacterium resulting in boom in the Atlantic shellfish industry. Demand for Atlantic mollusks such as mussels, clams, oysters, and scallops has surged 300%, while prices have increased almost fivefold. Shellfish fishing in the Atlantic Ocean is now an extremely lucrative line of work. Kanin Fjord is experiencing a level of prosperity it had never seen before. The town’s fishing fleet is now a goldmine. Even modest catches are bringing in record profits. Fishing boat captains have become the richest inhabitants of the village. Captains are not greedy however and reinvest their profits into the town. Kanin Fjord now has the funding to repair its aging infrastructure and invest in more modern technologies. News of Kanin Fjord’s prosperity has spread along Norway’s western coast, particularly in Stokkvågen. Suddenly there was a great deal of interest in fishing in Kaninfjorden (the fjord itself). Fishing in the fjord is highly restricted however, due to a deal the Norwegian government made with the town at the end of World War 2, to help the town recover from Nazi occupation. Shortly after the end of World War 2, Kanin Fjord and the Coalition Government of Norway made an arrangement where only citizens of the town could commercially fish in Kaninfjorden. This arrangement gave the town exclusive fishing rights to Norway’s eighth largest fjord. All subsequent governments of Norway have honored this arrangement which is still in effect today. People are now immigrating to Kanin Fjord to cash in on the town’s prosperity. In a ten-month period, the town’s population increased by 17% from 447 to 524. Most residents have welcomed the new arrivals with open arms. The influx of workers for the town’s fish processing plant and additional deckhands on fishing ships has greatly benefited a town that has continually experienced a labor shortage. Growing Pains While positive for Kanin Fjord’s fishing industry, such a substantial increase in population has placed considerable stain on the town’s limited resources. Electricity production, sanitary waste treatment, and garbage removal all are now considerably taxed. Additionally, providing housing, medical services, and schooling for children created new challenges for the town, particularly in a town that has to import most basic necessities. Of the 77 new residents that moved into town, 6 are children. This is an issue for a town that lacks a school. Children in Kanin Fjord are either homeschooled by their parents until they are old enough to work or sent away to a boarding school in Stokkvågen. None of the new residents have the finances to send their children off to a boarding school, creating pressure on the town to construct a small school. Despite most villagers welcoming the new inhabitants, some residents were not as excited by the arrival of new people. Residents created a derogatory term which translates to “Clam Casher” to describe the new arrivals. Some feared the increased strain on the town’s resources would create a disaster when winter arrived, and others believed the new inhabitants would increase crime. Older and more superstitious villagers believed the new residents were not respecting the old Norse gods and that the gods would bring hardship and devastation to town. A complex underground geothermal system provides electricity for Kanin Fjord. Above is one of several access points to the underground network. Geothermal energy only provides enough power for lighting, small appliances, and refrigeration. Commercial and industrial structures require diesel generators to power machinery. The village has a ban on using electricity for heating. Most homes and businesses primarily use their own generators, propane, or woodburning fireplaces for warmth. The sudden increase in population and subsequent new housing has added additional strain to a system that is already inadequate at providing the village’s electrical needs. Even with the massive infusion of cash, Kanin Fjord still cannot afford to upgrade its existing power system; therefore, the town is considering importing electricity from a power plant located north of Stokkvågen. This will require the construction of a transmission line between the two towns, another expensive investment. At the start of the 1993 fishing season, Kanin Fjord only had ten hotel rooms in the entire village. The town rarely sees visitors and the sudden arrival of people moving into town quickly booked these rooms. Before new housing could be constructed, it was not uncommon for new arrivals to sleep in tents or in their boats when they first moved into town. A cheap and quick housing solution to the housing issue was the construction of small 3-unit apartment buildings that the locals call “Skall Skur” (translated means “Shell Shack”). Shell Shacks have a simple 2-room layout comprised of a combined bedroom/ kitchenette and a compact bathroom with a total floor area of 576 ft² (54 m²). Typically, two individuals rent a single unit. Six such apartment buildings were constructed which house roughly half of the new residents. Shell shacks only provided temporary housing. New residents eventually want to get their own home, particularly if they want their family to move into town. Those who had the fortune of finding work on a fishing vessel quickly earned enough to afford the construction of a new home. In all, 22 new homes were constructed which includes the above subdivision constructed on a new cul-de-sac at the northern end of Lakseveien. One of the most significant improvements to the town was the construction of an actual gas station. Previously, only the two rundown pumps at the South Port could provide fuel. This created an issue where ships would have to dock at the South Port to refuel. Local superstitions surrounding the south port at night created additional issues. Kanin Fjord had been negotiating with a Shell representative for three years to construct a gas station; however, the oil company wanted the town to make a down payment. Until the end of last year the town could not afford the down payment. With the profits from last season’s catch, the town was finally able to afford the down payment, and Shell constructed a station next to Ratatosk Pier. The location was perfect because it solved both the refueling issue and got around local superstitions. 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Kanin Fjord Entry 2: November 4, 1992 – Avskjedsdag
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Ratatosk Pier 12:30 pm. The last day of a way of life. The days grow short, and the sun never ventures far from the horizon. At just 50 miles south of the arctic circle, a small Nordish village bustles to life before beginning a long slumber. Avskjedsdag (farewell day) has arrived, the day Kanin Fjord says farewell to the outside world. The townsfolk arrive at Ratatosk Pier to begin unloading the last supply shipment of the season. Once the ship departs, Kanin Fjord is left to fend for itself for the next 4 months. The winter twilight is about to begin. In less than a month, days will only last 3 hours, and the sun never entirely rises above the horizon. During this time, dense fogs obscure the fjord, and freezing drizzle glazes the roads, shutting down both shipping and car routes out of town. On other the side of the planet in the Pacific Ocean, an event is occurring that will change Kanin Fjord forever. For the past three years, close to a million people have come down with severe cases of food poisoning. The cause of which was traced to mollusk consumption, particularly, clams, oysters, mussels, and scallops. This was throwing the Pacific Shellfish industry into chaos, with wholesale prices of shellfish steadily dropping. The seriousness of the situation sparked a global research project into the cause, with numerous governments providing funding. Approximately 2 hours ago, the results of a two year-long global investigation into food poisoning related to shellfish was announced. Mollusk species all across the Pacific and east Indian Oceans were becoming infected with an unusual bacterium. This bacterium caused mollusks to produce a toxin resulting in severe digestive system inflammation in humans shortly after consumption. Additionally, Atlantic and west Indian Ocean species were found to be naturally immune to the bacteria. Immediately proceeding the release of the study results, global prices for Pacific clams, oysters, scallops, and mussels dropped 50%, while prices for Atlantic species rose 60% in a matter of hours. Within a few weeks, the price for most Atlantic shellfish will have risen 300%. News of outside events is slow to arrive in the village. Less than a fifth of homes have a television, and only half the residents have a radio. At first, the change in prices go unnoticed in the small village. While Avskjedsdag is the last official day the town receives supplies, Kanin Fjord’s fishing fleet typically unloads their last catch of the season in Stokkvågen a few weeks after Avskjedsdag. Unbeknownst to the ship captains and their crews, the cargo holds of each ship contain a small fortune in shellfish. Kanin Fjord was about to become quite prosperous, a prosperity that would attract a great deal of attention. The noon sun hugs the horizon. A cargo ships docks at Ratatosk Pier and the town begins unloading 4 months worth of supplies. Ratatosk Pier viewed from homes overlooking the fjord. The pier is quite busy, and no it isn't nighttime, it is actually 12:30 in the afternoon. Ratatosk Pier and Fiskefabrikk viewed from above. Cargo ships are often use the assistance of several of the village's fishing vessels to help maneuver the large ship into docking position.- 2 Comments
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Hospital and Health Services Kanin Fjord lacks a hospital and only has a small community doctor’s office. A lone doctor and two nurses are the only medical personnel in town. Additionally, the village has one ambulance that is often out of service. The lack of a reliable ambulance leads to residents having to find their own way of reaching the town doctor. Due to the village’s isolation, disease tends to be uncommon; however, being a fishing village where most citizens engage in backbreaking manual labor, injuries are quite common. The doctor’s office has only a limited capacity to treat patents with severe illness or serious injury. Any patients the hospital cannot treat are transported by ship down the fjord to Stokkvågen which has a fully functional hospital. Additionally, the village does not have a fully stocked pharmacy, and citizens often have to leave town to fill prescriptions. Medically speaking, the town is quite far behind the rest of the world, and the average life expectancy is only 55 years. Fire Protection Services Fires are not that uncommon, particularly due to the prevalent use of wood-burning fireplaces and homemade firepits. Protecting homes and structures from fire is a significant priority for the town due to the scarcity of building supplies such as milled lumber and concrete. Kanin Fjord has only one firetruck, two permanent firefighters, and four volunteer firefighters. The village is just under a mile across; therefore, the fire department is capable of responding quickly to any fires. Police and Law Enforcement Serious crime is a stranger to Kanin Fjord, and the police station is small as a result. The police department consists of a constable and his deputy, and the police station has only a single holding cell. There are no police cars in town, rather the constable has a single flashing light attachment for his car. In the event that more than two law enforcement officers are needed, the constable has the authority to deputize regular citizens. Crime: Kanin Fjord is a peaceful village, where crime is rare, and the citizens are content. Murder hasn’t occurred in the town since 1954 and the most serious crimes tend to be drunken bar fights and minor acts of vandalism committed by rambunctious adolescents. The village lacks both a court and permanent jail; therefore, villagers that commit more serious infractions must be transported to Stokkvågen for trial. Serious crime is so rare that the last time the village had to extradite anyone occurred 3 years ago. Fire station (rannstasjon) on the left, Constable’s Office (konstabelens kontor) in the middle right, and the small brick building on the right is the town’s utility shed that houses the controls for the town’s electric and water services. Legekontor: the town doctor’s office.
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Overview: Nestled in an obscure Nordish fjord that the world looks over, exists a small fishing village. Kanin Fjord (“Kanin” Nordish for rabbit) is a quaint little town named after the fjord along which the village was built. With a population of only 447, Kanin Fjord is a tiny quiet town, where most residents know one another. Location: The town of Kanin Fjord is located 22 miles east of the Norwegian Sea on the northern coast of the fjord. Stokkvågen, a port town of 7,400 is the nearest large town, situated 24 miles to the west along the Atlantic coast. There are only two means of access to the town: ship or car. Kanin Fjord is not connected to Norway’s road system and the only road connecting the village to the outside world is a small asphalt roadway that winds around the coast from Stokkvågen. Climate: Norway’s western coast benefits greatly from the warm waters of the Norwegian Current, experiencing cool summers and mild winters. Despite being situated at a latitude of 65.7°, winter typically sees temperatures around 0°C/ 32°F. It is exceptionally rare to ever see the fjord freeze in winter. Most winter precipitation occurs in the form of cold drizzle and dense fogs. Summer temperatures average 15°C/ 59°F, and rarely exceed 18°C/ 64°F. Economy: Kanin Fjord is a fishing town that derives almost 95% of its income from seafood exports. Fishing is a way of life and even survival for the townsfolk. The town’s small fishing fleet consists of 14 ships, which primarily specialize in catching shellfish and anchovies. Large catch such as salmon or Tuna are kept by the town for food to sustain the village through the long winter twilight. The fishing industry has always provided well for the town, and has been a source of great property for the people. Aerial view of the village. The village is built on a small peninsula. Village center. An antiquated collection of Victorian-style shops, town-homes, and small stone houses. The town center was built inland and uphill from the coast to protect it from flooding and rough seas. While it isn't much to look at, the town center is nonetheless the center of civilization on the fjord. Shoppes and homes along Landsby Gate. North fishing port and pier. Half of the town's fishing fleet docks here, and the North Pier is the only dock large enough to unload small container ships. All of the town's supplies are brought in through the North Port. Additionally, the town's fish processing plant is located here, which processes all catch prior to export. The south port at sunrise. The other half of the fishing fleet docks here. There is also a ferry port to welcome outside visitors. Det Ledende Lyset (Norwegian for "The Leading Light") light house at sunrise. Visible for miles at night, any ships that enter the fjord are guided by its light to the safety of the village's ports. Boligene på åsen. (The homes on the hill). Several homes built on the highest elevations of the peninsula, which house the town's wealthiest citizens. Overlooking the town and both ports, these homes have the best views of the fjord and town below.
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I small fishing village I made on the coast more screenshots below
