Nan Gorgwaith News (NGN)

Nan Gorgwaith · March 26, 2006

Official 1st Press Release:

The nation of Nan Gorgwaith has emerged from obscurity be becoming affliliated with the region of Europa. Along with the new identity, a fledgling news service has been established to report on events that are occuring in Nan Gorgwaith.

Here is the latest:

A fledgling news service has been founded.

So far there is nothing more to report, until we can find enough equipment to be able to report more. In the unlikely event that the battery runs out, be assured that there will be another battery coming soon and with it, more news!

Eventually the service will be upgraded as soon as funds are funneled through the appropriate channels to the proper repository, NGN!

- Robert "The Ink" Bruce, 1st Editor in Charge of the Current Week

Nan Gorgwaith · March 28, 2006

Here is the latest news -

Some recent issues have come before his lordship and have had some wanted, and unwanted, outcomes.

Recently legislation has been signed that prevents nukes (and much needed income) from being developed in Nan Gorgwaith. Lord Gothmog VIII has decided that he likes rainforests better. The Uranium Companies have been told that they cannot mine in the forests, also a habitat for the national animal - the rare Undead Dragon.

As a result, Book Publishing and Trout Farming have taken off and tourists from around the world come to visit the country's famous rainforests. However, big businesses are being a pain by slowing down the economy.

There have been recent protests regarding political freedoms. These have been ignored. Lord Gothmog VIII runs the government (for now) and refuses to change it into some messy system. Recently, political parties have been banned from advertising and receiving private donations, even though they hold no real power anyway. His Lordship despises the ability to win office by buying your way into them. The only real way to get into power is through the issues, inheritance, or if you kinda use the military to topple dumbasses who think they rule the world.

More Coming soon...

- Sammi Shade, 2nd Editor in Charge of the Current Week

Edited March 28, 2006 by Nan Gorgwaith (see edit history)

Nan Gorgwaith · March 30, 2006

Recent News -

A tough decision to tax meat has been passed. The law was a compromise to appease the animal lovers and yet make money. If the poor cannot afford meat, let them eat cake(or get a job). Those on subsidized incomes get a ration of monthly meat at rock bottom prices since they are not expected to be able to ever afford it.

Oh, this is kind of important. When a citizen pays their income tax, they decide where it goes. Lord Gothmog does not want to run a country where he puts all of the money into attack-whale training, only to find out his citizens want more health care.

Due to his interjection of his own personal views

The only real way to get into power is through the issues, inheritance, or if you kinda use the military to topple dumbasses who think they rule the world.

, 2nd Editor in Charge of the Current Week, Sammi Shade, has been sacked. Although his lordship is in agreement with most of that statement, he would have never used the word "dumbasses" in a press release.

Also, positions within the Newsroom (1st Editor, etc) have been abolished. Only 1 post per Editor per week will be allowed.

-Ralph Neubauer, Editor of the Week. (My turn!)

Nan Gorgwaith · April 2, 2006

Latest News,

A memo has been received by a nation known as Upper Strathyclydem, welcoming our entrance into the region. Our office has no current records of this country, but are currently reviewing older material. Regardless of that research, the message is a good one for our economy and foreign relations.

Recent legislation has social advocates excited. One of the few attempts at helping the poor, sick, the tired masses, has been approved by his Lordship. Mental illnesses such as depression and bi-polar have been recognized as a major link to the recent spike in suicides in the nation. Therefore, additional funds have been granted to set up support centers and help existing ones. Together we can help those with these afflictions better deal with them.

It has come to our Foreign Relations Office that additional plots on the regional map ave been claimed by a new neighbor that could have potential negative affects on Nan GorGwaith's growth. Nan GorGwaith has claims on these territories as well, but up until now, has felt that it was not entitled to claim these publicly at this time. These lands have some historical and cultural ties to our nation. Intelligence has it on good merit that this neighbor is only a fledgling one and really has no right to be claiming things at this stage. Rest assured that his Lordship has action plans already in place should this nation decide to act upon its intentions.

Editorial----------------------------------------

This is the 1st part in a multi-part series that will help those who are not familiar with Nan GorGwaith's geography to become more educated.

Nan GorGwaith exists on what mapmakers have termed plot 19. This land was once part of a larger Country that no longer exists. For more on the history of Nan GorGwaith, please see the wikipedia entry, once it is comeplete.

Nan GorGwaith has many interesting features. We shall start with the mountains. The most dominant feature of the land is Mount Orodruin, a dormant volcano that is 20, 320 feet or 6.19 kilometers tall. Smaller peaks exist around the mountain, and near the north-west border is Mount Dolmed. Due to the inclimate weather and extremely steep sides, no climbing expedition has been mounted to explore it. No one is sure of its height, but the majority think it not as tall as Orodruin. The mountain range that supports these two great peaks is known as the Hithaeglir Range. The foot hills are known as the Taur-en-Faroth. Further explination of the meanings behind these names will be available in the language section (to be published in the future). That is all for now. For the next edition, we will cover bodies of water.

- Hjar Emeran, Editor of the Week, Editor Emeritus

Edited April 22, 2006 by Nan Gorgwaith (see edit history)

Orioni · April 23, 2006

OOC: The geographic map might help describing your nation. Not sure if there's a huge mountian on the plot of your nation, but if so, the story would sound more real.

Nan Gorgwaith · April 29, 2006

OOC:

Last time I checked the elevation map, I have a peak over 5000 m.

At least it appears to be snow-capped. I spent some time looking at the map before i wrote the post.

Nan Gorgwaith · May 4, 2006

The Latest News:

Our offices are newly relocated and here is the newest issue.

Due to recent events around Europa, and the need to begin a modernization program, military spending is on the increase. Lord Gothmog has increased the % of military funds from 11% to 19%. This will hopefully help our citizens feel safer. For those who disagree with the move, protest to your local officials.

In part due to the increase in military spending, the arms industry is going to be more strictly regulated. The increase in weapons coming into and being manufactured in Nan Gorgwaith must be tightly controlled. Like many nations, there is a small radical element opposed to the government that would love to get their hands on these weapons. There are also criminals and governments of other nations who disagree with our policies.

Other legislation recently passed requires that citizens who are currently being put through the education system are expected to be proficient in at least five languages, with English and Gwaithian counting as two of them. Current adults are expected to know these two proficiently, and have a basic conversational knowledge of at least one other language. This will enable our nation to communicate with the rest of the world better, and hopefully there will be less frequent negative incidents between citizens and foreigners.

Editorial----------------------------------------

This is the 2nd part in a multi-part series that will help those who are not familiar with Nan GorGwaith's geography to become more educated.

Nan GorGwaith is located along the Gulf of Jaihu. This is the major body of water that much of the sea trade occurs on. The next largest is Lake Evendim. It is not known at this time what the lake is called by other nations. It is located on Nan Gorgwaith's western border, and is not divided up among other countries. (ie no territorial waters, it is a "free" lake) There are other minor lakes, but they are dwarfed in size.

There are three major rivers that flow in Nan Gorgwaith. The largest and longest flows from Lake Evendim and makes up a large part of the south-western border. It is known as the Adorn River. The other two flow west out of the Hithaeglir Mountain Range. The northernmost is called the Onodlo and the southernmost is the Ringlo. Both empty into Lake Evendim and have been known to flood the land in between frequently. There are two other rivers of note, although they are not as large. One is the river Brilthor, which flows south out of the mountains and empties into the Adorn. It makes up part of a regional border. The other flows northward from Mount Dolmed. It empties into the Gulf of Jaihu and is called the river Sirith. It also forms part of a regional border.

For the next editorial, regions and major cities will be discussed.

- Hjar Emeran, Editor of the Week (Special), Editor Emeritus

Edited May 4, 2006 by Nan Gorgwaith (see edit history)

Nan Gorgwaith · May 6, 2006

***BREAKING NEWS***

-City of Romenna

NGN has just learned that the radical group RSGM - Regional Self-Government Militia has again started trouble in the Hithlum region. What began as non-violent demonstration over Nan-GorGwaith's recent nationalist sentiment and emerging role in Europa, ended in violence. RSGM elements steered the protest from its designated area to outside of city hall. There police were overwhelmed at trying to keep them from entering and called for backup. Riot police arrived and there was some scuffling.

At least one officer is in serious condition at Romenna Hospital and there has been an unconfirmed death of one possible protester.

Hithlum has long had problems with unrest. As the third and most recently added region of Nan GorGwaith, many of the citizens feel strong historical and cultural ties to the southern lands of Slavic Byzantium. Since most of Nan GorGwaith was once united under a former country (which shall not be named by this paper), these people feel that they are again being forced to unite with others whom they do not feel they have common ground. Now, not all of the people in the region feel this way, but there are enough to cause concern. The port city of Romenna is vital to Nan GorGwaith's shipping industry with other National Regions.

Will the RSGM precipitate more violence? Will they join the IU - Isolationists United radical group that claims it has members thoughout Nan GorGwaith and will not rest until our nation is again in quiet isolation? We shall wait and see.

- Original story by Field Reporter Jakie Quinn

Nan Gorgwaith · May 11, 2006

*** Follow Up***

-City of Romenna

Not long ago, there was unrest in Romenna involving the RSGM - Regional Self-Government Militia and unconfirmed involvement of the IU - Isolationists United radical group as well. Here is an update.

Indeed, one protestor was confirmed dead after the incident was over. Haja Geyer, a 22-year old member of IU, was pronounced dead after arriving at Romenna Hospital. The medical examiner has classified the death as blunt force trauma to the head. It is unknown at this time who is responsible for the death. Both IU and RSGM are blaming the police and the police blame the groups' violent measures. It is not certain whether the blow came from a police baton or from a protester's bat. The officer who was seriously injured is recovering fine.

Since the deceased member of IU was at the RSGM protest, it is further evidence that the two groups are most likely working together. Lord Gothmog has dispatched a group of Special Forces to the region to help the police should they become overwhelmed. He has also ordered an investigation into the issues that both groups are promoting to see if things can be resolved without more violence.

Another protest is scheduled some time later this year in an undisclosed location, according to an unidentified RSGM member.

-Field Reporter Jakie Quinn

Nan Gorgwaith · May 17, 2006

Latest News...

According to the Census Dept., Nan GorGwaith just hit 270 million people (accurate to within 13 and 1/3 persons). This is amazing since only a few years ago, Nan GorGwaith had just breached the 100 million mark. Research has shown that families are healthier and are having more children. Immigration has also picked up as more tourists come visiting and decide to stay.

In a bold move to stamp out corruption and price gouging, legislation was passed closing private pharmacies. All drugs will be sold via the government to those with valid needs and prescriptions.

Breaking with dictatorship tradition, Lord Gothmog has decided to allow limited granting of titles and estates to a few people who have helped the nation beyond what normal citizens are expected to do. These are only honorary, have no political clout, and can be easily taken away as given.

In military news, Nan GorGwaith just recently purchased 4 old B-52s from the USA that were scheduled to be destroyed. This brings the count up to a total of 6 B-52s, currently replacing several old B-29 heavy bombers. As a mostly defensive nation, it is hard to get used to having such rare offensive weapons in the arsenal, but times do change. Here is an image of one of the recently aquired planes,

Next news release should have the 3rd and final part of the editorial on Nan GorGwaith's geography.

- Emi Nakano, Editor of the Week

Edited May 17, 2006 by Nan Gorgwaith (see edit history)

Nan Gorgwaith · May 21, 2006

The Latest News...

First some briefs:

The nation's first space rocket -- sponsored by Pepsi and shaped like an enormous soda bottle -- is being developed by Nan GorGwaith scientists. Perhaps someday our astronauts will be able to reach the stars, like those before us.

The government is spending millions on renovating the public transportation system. Cars are polluting too much and the poor need a way to get to work. When completed, there will be a new and improved bus system, rail/tube system, and there is plans on introducing limited Zeppelin service between the major cities of Nan GorGwaith.

Perhaps the most shocking announcement is that the governement has legalized and is regulating prostitution. Government-run brothels can be found on every street corner. The rational behind this is to prevent STDs, AIDS, illegal drugs, and crime from becoming rampant that used to be from un-regulated prostitution. The government is also taking a portion of the income to fund the medicine and checkups used in keeping things clean.

Editorial----------------------------------------

This is the 3rd part and final part of a multi-part series that will help those who are not familiar with Nan GorGwaith's geography to become more educated.

This part deals with Regions and Cities of Nan GorGwaith. First we shall discuss Regions. Nan GorGwaith has 3 regions. (States, Areas, Provences to other nations)

These are Eglador, Nevrest, and Hithlum. Eglador is the oldest and Hithlum is the newest. When the previous "country" fell apart, the people who occupied the current nation of Nan Gorgwaith decided to split the area into two regions to have a balance of power. Since the area with the most "recent history" and old government buildings was Eglador, it was formed first. Nevrest became the second region. The people who live in each share a past, with only minor cultural differences. The third region is Hithlum. This area was annexed by Nan GorGwaith after it became a dictatorship. Many of the people who live in it have ties to Slavic Byzantium, but there are a lot of people who migrated there over the years and outnumber many of the locals. If all of this sounds confusing, there will be a complete history posted on NSwikipedia in the future. All three of these regions are what make up Nan GorGwaith.

The Capital of Nan GorGwaith is Osgiliath, in Eglador. It is situated between the rivers Onodlo and Ringlo, and lake Evendim, on a floodplain. It has a history of being flooded and it has been a challenge to every ruler to keep it dry. Even though it is the most populated city in the nation, if you remove all of the government officials, it drops down to third. Here Lord Gothmog resides, as does his advisory council and the legislature. The only other major city in Eglador is Edholland, a former trading city in the interior of the country. It is located at the joining of the Adorn and Brilthor and is the leading city in tech and science.

In Nevrest, the largest city is Constantinopolis. It is the 2nd largest city in the nation. It is an old merchant city and the home of Nan GorGwaith's fleet. It is actually the oldest known populated area in the country and archeological digs are constantly going on. Another smaller city is Springboro, located at the foot of Mt. Orodruin. It is the birthplace of Lord Gothmog and his family's heritage. Much of the culture of Nan GorGwaith presents to the world comes from here. To the northwest, Belegost guards the mountain pass. An old land-trading center, it still has a profitable market used by both Eglador and Nevrest. It also is the home of the army.

Across the river Sirith, in the region of Hithlum, is Romenna. It is the only major city in the region, 3rd largest in the nation and is quickly becoming the multi-cultural and new booming trade city of the country. It also is a hot-spot for anti-government forces and troublemakers.

For more information, please see NSwikopedia (once the information is gathered)

I hope you have found these brief lessons on Nan GorGwaith's geography and political boundaries enlightening.

- Hjar Emeran, Editor of the Week (Special), Editor Emeritus

Edited May 21, 2006 by Nan Gorgwaith (see edit history)

Nan Gorgwaith · May 26, 2006

***Breaking News***

A massive fire has erupted at the edge of the city of Romenna. At this time, it is unknown what the cause is, but a whole apartment complex has gone up. Over 50 fire engines have responded to the alarm. Many buildings are on fire and so is part of the surrounding woods. There is fear that a super forest fire could develop.

Nan GorGwaith has a major forest fire every few years and it has been a warm, dry Spring so far. Hopefully it will be contained and the cause will be determined.

More news as soon as it is known.

-Tan Jamel, Field Reporter

Nan Gorgwaith · May 28, 2006

***Breaking News***

It has been two days now and the apartment complex fire has been brought under control. Here is an image of one of the buildings on fire:

However, fears were realized as a major forest fire has started in the woods south of the complex. Many in the city of Romanna are afraid that it will turn towards their homes, but the winds off of the gulf should keep it moving south. Here is last night's image:

All fire units in Romanna are currently ingaged, as well as several units from the regions of Nevrest and Eglador. If it gets any worse, Lord Gothmog may declare a national state of emergancy.

More soon...

-Tan Jamel, Field Reporter

Edited May 28, 2006 by Nan Gorgwaith (see edit history)

Nan Gorgwaith · May 29, 2006

***Breaking News***

It is with good tidings that this news is being brought to you. The fire outside of Romenna city in Hitlum regions is now out. After a massive effort by multiple fire squadrons from different regions, the flames were extinguished early this evening. Over 800 people are currently displaced and the region's humanitarian services are working to provide shelter and food for them. Many hundreds of acres have been burned, but forests do grow back. It is the lives of the people affected that take a while to heal.

Larry Eleno, chief investigator, has come to the conclusion that the fire in the apartment complex was caused by arson and is actively seeking evidence of the fire starters. When we learn more, we will let you know.

-Tan Jamel, Field Reporter

Nan Gorgwaith · May 30, 2006

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