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April 6, 2006 Population: 5,123 Throughout the years, growth and prosperity have reined supreme among the communities of Kanin Fjord. The facade of financial opportunity is only skin deep, however. Beneath the surface, a clash of Titans is brewing. Conflicting ideologies and political aspirations began to leak through the veneer, and clouds started to appear in the silver lining, threatening the dissolve the financial glue holding the region together. A Clash of Religious Ideologies By 2006, approximately 40% of the region’s population followed Norse beliefs, while almost 50% followed some form of Christianity. Norse believers are concentrated in the old village, while Christians were commonplace in New Kanin Fjord and Nolborg. For centuries there had always been a truce between the two sides; however, rapid immigration into the region was threatening to change that. Despite the truce, both sides never really trusted one another. Christian’s viewed Norse followers as unclean Pagans and witches, while Norse followers had resentment against Christian’s conversion attempts, feeling that all Christian’s wanted to do was assimilate them and oppress their faith. As a result, a sort of unofficial segregation was forming between the two towns, with members of each holding a disdain for one another. After the construction of Kaninfjorden Church just to the north of New Kanin Fjord in 2005, the church’s leaders encouraged members to try and convert the local Norse population. This just added fuel to a smoldering fire. By early 2006, resentment among both sides was starting to boil over, even to the point of where it was starting to affect local commerce and even posed the unimaginable threat of violence. Tensions reaching a tipping point on February 25, 2006, when the old village’s only church was set ablaze overnight. Fortunately, the fire was put out quickly, and no one was injured. Still, this was the town’s first documented arson. Over the next few days, small protests erupted in New Kanin Fjord over the fire. The protests eventually ended after 3 days without any incident, but the agitation between members of both beliefs still remains high. In response to the fire and subsequent protests, town leaders began enacting laws to discourage another such occurrence. The local police force was increased in size by 50%, ordinances were passed limiting areas that Christians could canvass for conversion, and religious activities (both Norse and Christian) were banned from occurring in public spaces without a permit. While the new laws did little to quench the animosity between either side, at least the laws did send the message that the government would not tolerate any type of religious violence and would take necessary steps to ensure peace. Governmental Consolidation New Kanin Fjord has overtaken Kanin Fjord as the most populous town in the Kanin Fjord micropolitan area. As of April 6, 2006, the municipal limits of Kanin Fjord contain a population of 2,239 and New Kanin Fjord has a population of 2,360. Still, neither town has an official city hall, and local resources are unevenly divided between the two towns. Kanin Fjord has the major shipping ports, while New Kanin Fjord has a productive industrial sector and direct access to the railroad. On April 1, 2006, government and business leaders from both towns along with representatives from the Norwegian government met to discuss the future of the region. While negotiations are still ongoing, the following key issues are being discussed: Consolidation of the two towns into a single governing body with each town being designated as a subdistrict. Sharing of tax revenue. This includes possible income and sales tax increases. Final location for a city hall. Construction of an automotive bridge across Hjortfjorden. Financing an upgrade to Kanin Fjord’s South Port. Creation of a local bus service. Formation of a planning and zoning council that will manage future residential commercial, and industrial expansion to the town. Deliberations are not expected to be complete for several months, and any terms agreed to could still subject to approval by voters. Sea Monster Sightings In recent months, several citizens and fisherman have been reporting sightings of a large and strange creature in Ekorn Fjord, a small inlet branching off of Hjortfjorden. The creature has been described as being grayish green in color, roughly 15 to 20 feet long, with most of the body being beneath the waves, and a single large hump visible several feet above the waterline. In total, 14 sighting have been reported. Local officials are denying the existence of any monster in Ekorn Fjord and are attributing the sightings to misidentification of natural phenomena. Floating logs are being attributed to most of the sightings. Additional explanations also include a small whale or large pinniped that may have swum into the fjord. Of course, no one has a photograph of what they saw, and the sightings are adding intrigue to local Norse legends. Kaninfjorden Church Local Norse Temple Aerial view of New Kanin Fjord New Kanin Fjord viewed from the bay. New Kanin Fjord Coastline New industrial development along the waterfront Industrial Pier Grain storage, loading, and processing facility. Gravel and concrete processing plant. Large complex of mid-rise apartment and condominium buildings, providing higher density housing along the waterfront. Several docks and a boat ramp are constructed to provide citizens with access to the fjord. A unique courtyard allows only for pedestrian and bicycle traffic. Small soccer field, several playgrounds, and the courtyard. Roundabout located at the intersection of Verkstedbakken, Kvaløyvegen, and Fylkesvei 245. Heading West on Fylkesvei 245. Heading East on Fylkesvei 245. Kvaløyvegen Exit Part of the bay bridge. (Yet to be named) Entrance to the bridge over the bay.
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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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