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Lorkhan

Flag of Lorkhan
Motto: For peace, for unity, for the people, for Lorkhan!
National Anthem: Blood of Heroes
Region	Norgeland
Capital	Järten Prime, Acropolis City
Official Language(s)	Lorian,Norgetale,English , Post- Teutonic, Norwegian, Swedish, Dutch
Leader	Grand Nasier Tiber Valias
Population	1.5 billion (including colonial population) as of last census
Currency	Utto
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Lorkhan, officially the People's Nationalist Republic of Lorkhan, is a secular republic led by the governing Grand Nasier: Tiber Valias, and the NSSC political party which is the dominating political group of the state and the encompassing body of the senate. The nation-state is located in the temperate-sub arctic area of central Norgeland, the northern most sub-continental region of the continent of Corellus. It's capital city is Järten Prime.

The country is divided into several regions, each with their own governing council presiding. The governing councils answer directly to the NSSC.

The nation is extremely rich in culture and deeply rooted in old world Scandinavia and Germanic civilization. The first settlers of the nation were from Norway, and it's present day citizens are extremely proud of their origins and disdainful of outsiders. The citizens enjoy a high standard of living and the country is generally perceived by others within the region as modern and progressive, with an organizational culture that is far more collectivist compared to its Anglo-Saxon counterparts.

The country remains isolated from foreign influence and has only recently re-instituted contact with select nations outside of Norgeland.

Current Status

UN Category 

Father Knows Best State

Civil Rights 

Good

Economy 

Powerhouse

Political Freedoms 

Rare

Location 

Norgeland

Background:

The People's Republic of Lorkhan and it's history dates back to the early-dark ages, and the Järtenian tribes that originaly settled the area that includes the Gravedom and Doviov. In the middle ages the country was absorbed by the expanding Empire of Norgeland. The fall of the Empire's control of the country was triggered by the radicalization of several agitated nobles who dubbed themselves "The New Sons of Lorkhan", and in the fall of 1880 a widespread insurgency began over night that. The Empire's own internal conflicts saw it crumble and by the spring season of 1881 Lorkhan had won it's independence which it has held ever since.

The leaders of the New Sons of Lorkhan positioned themselves into power, beginning decades of corrupt tyrannical rule that would become defended and encouraged by rogue nations across the globe who sought interest in Lorkhan's resources. The dictatorship went unchallenged until the mid 80s', when again the nation was thrown into civil conflict by the newly founded NSSC. The NSSC was considered a mere threat and many of it's members were jailed and killed until the rise of Tiber Valias and his allies in the early 1990s. The dictatorship crumbled and the NSSC rose to power in 1993.

Since then they have become a major political and economical power, exceeding Falgoust's industry by 48% and trailing only marginally behind economically.

Government

Politics

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The Palace of Norns, Acropolis - Järten Prime

The republic’s highest ranking official is the Grand Nasier. The Grand Nasier’s power over the nation is near absolute, and s/he is elected by the ruling senate to serve as many terms as the committee wishes to re-elect him for.

The Grand Nasier is backed by both an executive branch and legislative branch. The Council of Senators serves as the nation’s legislative branch, with 169 seat members currently in office. The entire executive branch is made up of NSSC members.

The NSSC is the ruling governing organization in Lorkhan, and embodies all municipalities from regional political offices, social and educational coalitions, workers unions, and local police agencies.

Formed ten years before the Naiser's election to power as a political party and resistance movement targeted against the fascist dictatorship of the psychotic self-appointed 'Emperor' Wulf, and the corrupt foreign powers raping the interests and resources of the people, the NSSC endured assassination and prosecution for several years before justice prevailed.

The NSSC currently hold 155 seats in the senate, and have dominated the nation’s policy for over a decade. The Imperial Reform party holds 5 seats, and the Nordic Brotherhood hold 9.

Executive Branch

Grand Nasier - ‘High Lord’ Tiber Valias

Vizier of State (majordomo) - Jorten Vjork

Minister of Foreign Affairs - Doro Pesch

Minister of Justice - Lady Selvia Aesir

Minister of Defence - Holden Kraft

Minister of Health - Doctor Wulgerd Kutch

Minister of Transport - Surld Mejjk

Minister of Communication - Norj Kynra

Minister of Education - Doctor Brenar Nolden.

Minister of Trade - Ljek Bragi

Minister of Industry - Cheif Arik Norblod

Minister of Energy - Countess Valari Ikol

Minister of Environmental Affairs - Chief Jargo Bjork

Minister of Theological Trust - Radack Norjfurst

The nation’s current political agenda, as it has been since it’s establishment at the end of the revolution, is the restoration of Lorkhan’s independence and the strengthening of state nationalism in the country.

It's secondary agenda is to strengthen other nation's of Nordic heritage.

Social Policy

NSSC social policy demands a pure society built off the backs of Lorkhan‘s citizens, for the greater benefit of Lorkhan‘s citizens.

The citizen is raised to place the community before the individual, as through the betterment of the state the community itself will better the individual.

The state grants free health care to it’s citizens and encourages social welfare. Donations are made monthly to help better the poor, and the government supports the formation of local community groups so long as they benefit the state.

Homosexual unions are legal, and stigmatization towards children who were born outside of marriage has been completely eradicated. Immigrants and ethnic minorities however are not so freely accepted.

Civil Rights & Policies

Lorkhan grants the populace the right to free speech, however; public broadcasting is extremely limited and monitored to insure it fits into the idea of a nationalist state. Dissenters are not allowed to broadcast or print their ideals, but are given the right to gather in designated areas to share their beliefs.

Lorkhan also grants the citizen the right to a fair trial with a private attourney, or an attourney granted to the citizen by the state. The courts are elected into power by county representives, and the laws are drafted on a local level by community groups. The laws are filtered through the courts and edited where necissery to help benefit the state.

Militias that support the community and the state are allowed and encouraged. Many of the local militias are co-ordinated and trained by PDF forces.

Homosexuality and the right to free religious expression was legalized in 1996, and reforms have seen the consistent development of these rights. Non-pagen worship is highly frowned upon however; and does not receive the same governmental support as ancient Nordic rites.

Most of Lorkhan's citizens are granted average rights, but many doctrines have come under scrutinization from outside sources. Military service is mandatory as are fitness programs and voting remains compulsory. Citizens within Lorkhan see this as the peserverence of traditional values however; and so far dissent in the country has been a rare occurance.

Public Health

The NSSC has indoctrinated one of the finest health policies in the world. Tobacco use, though legal, is highly frowned upon in the state. Alcoholic consumption is supported mostly for it’s cultural symbolism, but the state discourages public brewers and over-use. Citizens are required to schedule one hour of fitness at a local state sponsored health club on a weekly basis, and some community groups reward citizens who are environmentally and health cautious.

Women's Rights

The NSSC encourages women to enter positions of power and labor, but also encourage women to remain true to traditional roles. All non-working women who bear children are supported by the government’s social welfare system, but women who enroll into the work force are paid equal salary to men. Women are also allowed to enroll into the military.

Economic Policy

The Lorkhan economy is an example of mixed economy, featuring a combination of free market activity and large government ownership. The government controls key areas, such as the uranium sector, power production, petrol, and the largest Lorkhan bank and telecommunication provider. The government controls 31.6% of publicly listed companies.

Industry is closely regulated with quotas and requirements to use domestic resources. Selective nationalization is used against businesses that fail to agree to these arrangements.

Foreign Policy

Most of Lorkhan is currently isolated from the outside world. There are very strict immigration laws that make it extremely inconvenient for relocation into the country unless the immigrant is of Nordic background, and outside of trade roles Lorkhan only involves itself diplomaticly with nations of Nordic or North European origin.