Regal Post: [Migrated]

[Nortainland]

AD III NON NOV MMXVI · PRESSIT IN LENDORO · CONSTAT DUOBUS DENARIIS

Pekweng suspends embassy
  IN A surprise move, the Commonwealth of Pekweng has suspended its embassy in Lendert to-day after last month's attack on the lady-ambassador and her family, as well as mission staff. In a letter to the Foreign Office, the Secretary of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Vitaliano Moreno, informed the Foreign Secretary George Drachington that '[the Commonwealth] has decided to suspend our diplomatic mission within the Kingdom of Nortainland [during the] investigation of the incident.'

  Despite the embassy closing, the Commonwealth does not appear to wish to suspend diplomatic relations with the Kingdom, and has installed His Excellency Mateo Poblacion as Ambassador whilst the erstwhile ambassador attends judicial hearings in the Commonwealth.

  The Commisioner of the City Police Constabulary, Sir Warren Hicks, said yesterday afternoon that the Constabulary has arrested two men in connection with the attack, which involved a hand-grenade being thrown into the embassy's chancery located on Dund Street in Lendert-proper last month. He has not revealed whether or not the police believe the two men to be the attackers, whom have been found guilty in absentia in the Supreme Court of the Commonwealth of Pekweng, and are likely to also face charges in Great Nortend.

  The attack on the embassy is believed to be a result of news regarding Pekweng's recent war against drugs and supposed "extrajudicial killings" as a means of offence. It is believed that HM Government and the majority of Nortans believe the war on drugs to be reasonable, however disagree with extrajudicial vigilante murder.

  The Lord High Chancellor, the Earl Wolam, said that 'it is admirable that President Santillan (the President of the Commonwealth) is tackling the issue of drugs', however '[he] does not believe supporting vigilantism and lynching is a rational approach to solving the issue [of drugs]'.

  Once the investigation into the matter has concluded, it is expected that the embassy will re-open to the public. In the mean-time, the Commonwealth has not informed the Foreign Office of where tourists or Pekweng nationals can go for consular assistance, however the Office has recommended that any person wishing for assistance write to the acting Ambassador, His Excellency Mateo Poblacion, at 2 Dund Street, Lendert, where the closed embassy is located.

Hindia Belandan church to ordain homosexuals
  A SHOCKING announcement made to-day by the Church of Hindia Belanda revealed that it will allow the ordination of 'gay' and lesbian people into the hallowed halls of priesthood. The Church, which also allows the ordination of women, has in recent years suffered yearly declines in membership. Depsite this, it still remains the largest denomination of Christianity in Hindia Belanda, an autonomous terrority of the Netherlands, and the second largest religion after Mohummadanism.

  Monsignor Leonardo Tancredi in a letter circulated to the Church's 36 million members said that the first two homosexual bishops will be ordained this Saturday in a consistory lead by the Hindia Belandan Church's primate, Archbishop Kusuma of Buitenzorg, along with eight other presumably heterosexual bishops. The change marks the end of a two-century=old policy of 'don't ask, don't tell'.

  It is believed that the change is opposed by a small section of the Church of Hindia Belanda. Reports from the country say around 500 protesters have taken to the streets to oppose the change, which was voted and passed, 1532-134, yesterday by the Hindia Belandan General Synod, which is made up of the bishops, priests and laity of the Church. There have been concerns raised that a small number of parishes, in traditionally conservative areas, will break away from the main Lutheran church and establish a new church, a move which will likely fragment the declining Hindia Belandan church even further.

  The change in policy in Hindia Belanda is extremely unlikely to affect the doctrine of the Church in Nortend, given strong cultural and legal opposition to even homosexual carnal knowledge. A 2015 survey conducted by the Times Herald revealed that 90% of the population thought homosexuality to be sinful, disgusting and immoral. Nortan law forbids homosexual sex under the Indecency Act, 1999, which carries the maximum penalty of no less than fifteen years imprisonment.

  The Primate of the Church of Nortend, the Archbishop of Lendert, said in a statement this morning that 'this is yet another example of how other churches fail to heed the Lord's words' and 'choose to ignore wilfully the Holy Scriptures'.

[Devernia]

COMMENT BOX:

"HAHHAAHHAHHAHAHAHAHA WE LEGALIZD GAY MERREGE N CESTIN AND BASTILAIOSNDOACJAOJXSODOSKSHSI"

-Anonymous

"I don't know him"

-Steve Rogers

[New Communist and Socialist Unions]

Comments:

At least the heretics are 'improving' in their selection of religious misguided, LOLOLOLOLO.

- Gyorgy Fyrrgyl

[Nortainland]

PM PRI NON NOV MMXVI · PRESSIT IN LENDORO · CONSTAT DUOBUS DENARIIS

Bishop reverses change
  THE Bishop of Rhise to-day announced this Hallow Friday of the decision to reverse controversial changes made in June earlier this year, which saw Latin optionally be abolished from the liturgy in the Diocese of Rhise. The move, which drew ire from a number of high-profile people, was a part of a scuppered 'modernisation drive' promulgated by the Bishop, who is known for his somewhat liberal views which include support for the ordination of women.

  The sudden reversal in policy means that once again, every parish must use Latin during normal services, except for readings from the Gospel, sermons, congregational and choir hymns and sung anthems, which may be optionally conducted in English. The Bishop said that he 'acknowledges his mistake in abolishing the use of Latin', and that 'after much prayer to the Lord', he has decided to 'return to the traditional use of Latin during Cardican services which is favoured by most of Hambria'.

  The announcement drew strong support from many groups and organisations. The spokesman for the Board of Schools praised the reversal, saying 'this further exemplifies the importance the Latin languages has in the Nortan and Hambrian cultures'. The chairman of the OLLIN (Ordo Linguæ Latinæ in Nortia), Mr Mark Speeler, also commended the move, expressing his 'great delight and joy' at learning of the change.

  Some people however have expressed more negative views in the reversal, which a number of priests say 'makes inaccessible the Word to the people' and 'means the people cannot understand fully the message of the Church'. This is despite recent figures suggesting more around 50% of Hoes understand basic Latin and more than 75% are able to understand Church Latin simply due to immersion in the language weekly.

  The Bishop's office told the Regal Post that priests will continue to use the traditional words and phrasing in Latin, reminding concerned people that translations in English of all of the Latin text in the Book of Common Prayer into English are printed alongside the Latin. It also encouraged parents to send their children to Sunday school where 'a variety of topics, including Church Latin, are typically taught by your local clergymen'.

[Devernia]

COMMENT BOX:

"Uh actually our churches already allowed the ordation of women so yeah"

-Anonymous

"Freaking Devernians"

-Guyfrombigtopia68

[Nortainland]

ID VIII ID NON NOV MMXVI · PRESSIT IN LENDORO · CONSTAT DUOBUS DENARIIS

Inmates escape from Gaol
  DURING the early hours of this morning two inmates are believed to have escaped from Newven Gaol, located in the market town of Newven Cross. It is believed that James Spelt and Peter Hollow, imprisoned for ten and thirteen years respectively, both for grievous battery and common assault, were assisted in their escapade from Newven Gaol by a friend. The Warden Master of Newven Gaol, Lachlan Walgod, told the Regal Post, 'These two men are very dangerous' and that 'any person who sees, or believes to have seen these two men are urged to call the police immediately'.

  The escape was first discovered by Stuart Stunning, a prison guard at the gaol. Mr Stunning reported checking on the joint cell shared by Spelt and Hollow at 1·42 in the morning. However, when he returned in an hours' time, he allegedly found the cell empty with the window-bars violently removed and lying in the grass below, suggesting that the bars had been pulled away before the pair escaped through the window. It is not currently known how the inmates reached the ground, but preliminary analyses propose that a pole was used to slide down, given an angled indent found on the ground.

  Extra police and special constables were put on the beat in and around Newven Cross's town centre, and all rail boardings checked by police, in an attempt to capture the men. Inspector Gerard Bullen said to reporters, 'There is no need for the public to be worried, however I do ask that they keep an eye on their surroundings and to report all suspicious behaviour to the police.' There are telephone kiosks and police call-phones located around Newven, and calls to the police are free.

  There have been reported sightings of two men acting suspiciously near the Rold Arms public house in the east of the centre of Newven Cross during dawn, however police have not been able to ascertain whether or not they were the two escapees or not. The gaol has offerred a 100 shilling reward for any law-abiding person who gives any information that leads to the two men being caught.

  It is expected that the escape will be tabled in the House of Commons to-day, with the example further bolstering the Lord Chancellor's recent moves to increase security in prisons and gaols by hiring more prison guards. A number of high-profile escapes from prisons in recent years have been embarrassing for the Government, especially after the Duke of Limmes pledged to 'reduce crime' and 'make our cities and towns safer' earlier this year.

[Nortainland]

AD V ID NOV MMXVI · PRESSIT IN LENDORO · CONSTAT DUOBUS DENARIIS
B R E A K I N G   N E W S

HRH Princess Juliette dies
  THE REGAL POST is greatly saddened to inform its readers of the death of Her Royal Highness Princess Juliette of Mast. The Palace of St Michaelsgate crier informed the public at three fifty-nine this morning outside the Great Gate that the Princess had died at two thirty-six o'clock this morning at the age of one hundred and two. HRH Princess Juliette was the youngest daughter of HRH Prince Henry, Duke of Mast, the brother of His Majesty King George III and the second son of His Majesty King Edward III. Her Highness leaves behind her two sons, Christopher Wallan, the 6th Duke of Saithsey, and Richard Wallan, from her marriage with the 5th Duke of Saithsey.

  Princess Juliette had been reportedly feeling unwell and tired recently, though she was seen only last week on a stroll around the Mast Wood. She had been confined to bed with a fever and cough since yesterday morning. Her doctor was called on that evening as her condition deteriorated, and had the Last Rites performed on her by the local vicar in her last moments of consciousness. Though she remained breathing for a few hours, she passed away gracefully this morning surrounded by her family, the doctor and the vicar, and rose up to Heaven.

  The Princess was born on the 3rd of July, 1912 at the Palace of St Michaelsgate to her father, Prince Henry and baptised at a private ceremony by the Archbishop of Lendert. She grew up with her three other siblings, TRH Prince Phillip, Prince Matthew and Princess Mary in Soursden Palace. Loved by the public since her birth, Princess Juliette married the young and handsome Frederick Wallan, the then Viscount Hardibridge, who later became the 6th Duke of Saithsey, on St Christopher's Day in 1934 at the age of 22, in a beautiful wedding ceremony at St Peter's Cathedral in the heart of Lendert.

  The Princess stayed out of the public eye for a few years until the much publicised births of Christopher James Wallan in 1941 and Richard Louis Wallan in 1948. She became a well-known figure in the arts and musical scenes, establishing the now famous Royal Saithsey Orchestra and was patron of the Catherine Theatre. She is said to have enjoyed the arts and music immensely, and continued to attend concerts and operas regularly until earlier this year, citing increased health issues and frailty.

  The Duke of Limmes has declared to-morrow a public day of mourning, and has called a half-Crown holiday. In a statement to journalists this morning, he said, 'We have lost a princess to-day. Her Royal Highness Princess Juliette was truly full of grace and calm, who lived her life as a Christian and was loved by all Nortans.' The RBC has already announced its plan to suspend usual programming to-day and to-morrow and to broadcast a memorial programme of her life.

  His Majesty the King has not yet prepared a statement however it is understood that he is personally grieving for the death of his first cousin once removed. Caustow House, the seat of the Duke of Saithsey, declined to comment on the news.

[Pherdistan]

To the Editor,

I write to you in regards to your recent article on an attack on nuns in Morford. While the attack is certainly heinous and meriting condemnation, the conclusions drawn by your paper are unfortunately fear-mongering and jump to conclusions that no professional journal, particularly one no doubt as storied and reliable as the Regal Post, should stoop to.

The main issue with your article is that it wholly assumes that anyone that so much as speaks in Arabic is Muslim, which is an offense to the several million Arab Christians who speak the tongue. While the attack may have been religiously motivated, I find it unusual that your paper did not wait for a proper police investigation to conclude what the motive could have been, among many others, as the Morford authorities are no doubt interrogating the suspects to determine the reason behind such an attack. I believe it sage to wait until all is laid bare by the good Police Station, rather than come to hasty conclusions based on what can only be called hearsay.

The reason I write to your paper is because I fear that this attack, as incorrectly reported by your paper, will only result in the further persecution of those who believe in Allah, and punishes them not for their actions, but for their faith in a God we all believe in.

Respectfully,

Slaying Preacher

Imam, Al-Iskandar Mosque

[Nortainland]

AD IV ID NOV MMXVI · PRESSIT IN LENDORO · CONSTAT DUOBUS DENARIIS

Men charged with nun attack
  TWO men have been charged by the police with the assault on two nuns at Morford Abbey in the early hours of the 31st of October this year. Inspector Porter of Morford Police Station has released a statement, saying that he is 'pleased with the satisfactory result' and '[hopes] this will not damage community relations'.

  The two men held in custody have been named as Mohammed Sani and Abdul Shad, both citizens of France, by the police. They were found five miles whence they allegedly battered two elderly nuns with poles, staying in the town of Bimmington at an inn. The two men were arrested after the innkeeper recognised the two men from descriptions that were circulated by the police and telephoned the police. Mssrs Sani and Shad were officially registered by French authorities as being Muslims, who are adherants of the Mohammadan faith which in recent months have been the cause of many terrorising attacks in Europe and elsewhere.

  Luckily for the two men, the two nuns attacked, Sisters Josephine and Catherina, are reported to have recovered from their attack, which resulted in only minor bruising with no broken bones or lasting injuries believed to have sustained. The abbess, Mother Maria Fidelis, said that she 'gives thanks to the Lord for the swift recovery' and that she hopes 'the people responsible for the attack are brought to justice anon'. Locals have reported the clearance of vegetation from the abbey walls and the installation of a wooden trellis at the top of the wall. It is believed that these are intended to deter intruders.

  Foreign Mohammadans, though the practice of Mohammadanism is prohibited for subjects of His Majesty the King, are allowed to enter the Kingdom for tourism, diplomacy or business without any restrictions, excepting the prohibition on wearing Mohammadan religious clothing or promoting the religion publically. The two men are known to have entered the country legally as tourists. They are currently in gaol will face the Court of Petty Sessions in a week's time and will likely be imprisoned for a short period before being deported back to France.

[Devernia]

Personal letter:

"What exactly is Mohammadism? Islam? I'm really confused."

-Anonymous, Gaerson, Devernia

[Fin Dovah Junaar]

We are, unfamiliar with some of the words, possibly due to an error in translation, but we hope the best for these two nuns, and strict punishment against these heathens who would assault them, we pray for them.

[Nortainland]

Personal letter:
"What exactly is Mohammadism? Islam? I'm really confused."
-Anonymous, Gaerson, Devernia

Dear Sir,

Mohammadanism is the Nortan English word for what is perhaps more commonly known as 'Islam' in other countries. Hence, a Mohammadan is a 'Muslim' person.I hope this clears up any possible confusion.

Yours faithfully,

G. C. Clarkson,
Under-clerk to the Sub-Editor

[TURTLESHROOM II]

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!!!!!!!!!

The Junta and the people of TurtleShroom express their sincerest and deepest condolences for the holy martyrs who gave their lives at the hands of Islam, in God's name. We commend your nation's ban on Sunni and Shia Islam, and suggest that you ignore pressure to repeal said ban.

We believe that you should follow our example and institute harsher penalties against those who attack the Church or any religon's clergy. In our country, murdering a clergyman of any religion is automatically punishable by death, as is stealing from a church or other organized religion's treasury.


[New Communist and Socialist Unions]

Comments:

Ban religion? Stupidity, there'll be muck backlash.

[Soviet Polsol]

Letter to the editor

Dear Sirs,

The Soviet government commends the way in which the government of Nortainland prohibits the superstitious ways of the Mohammedans. Although the Soviet government hopes that religion will one day be banned altogether, we believe that such a prohibition of Mohammedanism is an important step in securing the unity of mind of the people of the Kingdom of Nortend, Cardoby and Hambria necessary for social and technical progress.

We condemn this brutal attack against innocent Nortan citizens. The government of Soviet Polsol wishes to the people of Nortainland strength and peace!

Sincerely yours,
Katharina Zaslavskaya
Полпред (representative plenipotentiary) of the Soviet government to the King of Nortend, Cardoby and Hambria

[New Communist and Socialist Unions]

As usual of a Fanaticist State, when a Muslim slips up, every Muslim is to blame...

- Nukeman

[Nortainland]

AD XII KAL DEC MMXVI · PRESSIT IN LENDORO · CONSTAT DUOBUS DENARIIS

Requiescat in pace  
  HIS MAJESTY the King has issued a statement regarding the death of his cousin, Her Royal Highness Princess Juliette on Wednesday, November the 6th this year. The Regal Post reproduces his short notice hereinafter.

    My Kingdom and I, King Alexander II of Nortend, Cardoby and Hambria, have both lost a great and exceeding virtuous princess, friend, daughter and cousin last week. Whereas her life was long and fruitful and she was well-loved and highly regarded by most of my subjects, we must remember her body is but merely mortal but her soul immortal. I pray for her soul and hope that all shall do so as well and she shall surely ascend to heaven as all who follow the Lord shall. Requiescat in pace.

Temperatures plummet as winter draws closer
  THE temperature across most of Great Nortend this week has decreased dramatically as the country slips further into the chilling throes of winter-time. From only a month ago with pleasant autumnal weather with temperatures around 46°, the warmest recorded temperature to-day is reportedly far South at Milesea End with a relatively balmy 42°.

  The cool temperatures have resulted in an influx of shoppers rushing to purchase thick yarns, fabrics and cloths, as well as extra fuel to stock up for the predicted coldest winter in five years. Stocks of good fire-wood and coal are apparently lower than what would be comfortable, however there is believed to be no possibility of running out in the near future. The coppiced fuel forests and woods, though only 30 percent harvested, cannot be harvested now as the wood needs to be seasons before use.

  Heavy snowfall in the North has blocked railways and roads and caused a number of important rivers and canals to freeze over. The Northern Main Line from Rhise to Alminster is completely blocked by snowfall and is expected to remain so for a number of weeks. The Regal Post recommends to its readers that they plan their journeys appropriately by telephoning the Board of Rail on 0 267 and avoid travelling in poor weather.

[Nortainland]

A D VI KAL DEC MMXVI · PRESSIT IN LENDORO · CONSTAT DUOBUS DENARIIS

Snow wreaks havoc
  LAST night's heavy snowfall is thought to be the heaviest recorded in Nortend for over two decades, with households all across the country waking up to a chilly morning to be spent shovelling snow from paths. The Chief Master of the Meteorological Board this morning told the Regal Post that snow drifts of over 2′3″ were reported in Seffet and Redwickshire and up to 1′5″ near Lendert and in Enley, making it thicker than the previous record of 2′1″ set in the winter of 1995, though Lendert itself had comparatively less snowfall and more rain.

  It is believed at least two people have died as a result of the intense cold last night, when temperatures reached down to minus two degrees. The Regal Post warns its readers of the dangers of the cold and recommends people check upon elderly neighbours and relatives to ensure their safety. The heavy snowfall has also threatened the lives of hundreds of sheep across the country's fields and pastures, with shepherds having a full-job ahead rescuing their flocks from the drifts, not aided by the sub-zero temperatures and blistering winds.

  The thickness and heaviness of the snow also caused considerable damage to property, with at least five houses believed to have collapsed due to the weight of snow. Mains water pipes froze and burst across most of the countrye, causing families to be left without water. The deep drifts blocked roads and railways all across the country and workmen are still trying to clear the roads although it is not believed this will be completed until late to-night. The Board of Rail have cancelled all scheduled passenger and goods train services, with only the post and crucial supplies being delivered, coupled with locomotives clearing the tracks with snow-ploughs.

  Most state day schools across the country have been closed for Saturday with pupils given a day off due to the weather. The Church has announced that any people in want of shelter or supplies may be afforded the same at their local church and vicarage or rectory, with all parish priests given the duty to look after their parishioners.

In response to the unavailing conditions, the GPO has declared exigent circumstances and estimate that letters and parcels will be delivered up to a week late. Telephone land telephone lines all across the country have also been cut, with snow and fallen trees damaging telegraph poles and wires. The Postmaster-General asked that 'customers be patient during this difficult period'. The blockage is likely to delay the numerous Christmas cards which have been posted from the start of Advent, although thankfully the major rush of Christmas post has not yet come. The Postmaster-General reassured the country that 'the GPO will do everything to ensure all Christmas cards, parcels and letters arrive at their destinations on or before Christmas Eve if posted by St Thomas' Day.'
  

  

[Nortainland]

A D V KAL DEC MMXVI · PRESSIT IN LENDORO · CONSTAT DUOBUS DENARIIS

Palace opens Modelling Room to public
  THE Palace of St Michaelsgate are to open the famous Royal Modelling Room to the public for five days starting to-morrow. The room is housed in the caverous Oak Hall, a 19th century pleasure hall located in the grounds of the palace. The Palace's Curator of the Railway Gallery, Mr Derek Hassing, explained to the Regal Post the history of the room and connection with the railways.

  'Our late King Henry the Sixth, then the Duke of Morney, first developed a passion for the railways in middle of the 19th century and commissioned a large collection of highly detailed scale models for his own pleasure. This collection grew from there, with King Henry's children and cousins, and later monarchs all contributing the large model now housed and displayed in the Oak Hall'.

  When one enters the Oak Hall through its massive oaken doors, the sheer scale of the miniature landscape astounds. Green grass and quaint villages make way for a busy town, all in the space of 230 yards. The miniature world, which is open to the public only ten times a year, is built, maintained and designed by the Railway Gallery's staff in conjunction with the King and the rest of the Royal Family. The Regal Post was lucky enough to be afforded 'behind-the-scenes' access to the Modelling Room as part of the 160th year since the first model locomotives and rolling stock were commissioned by the Prince.

  Off the hall there is a small workshop where Mr Hassing and his model-maker men design, build, paint and finish every single steam locomotive, truck, van, carriage, house, tree and building seen on the model railway. The scale of the railway is known as 'O' scale, which is ¼ inches to the foot.

  The Modelling Room is open from Monday to Friday, from 10 am to 5 pm. Tickets are required and may be bought from the ticket stand outside the Lordgate entrance to the Palace.

  

[Nortainland]

A D PRID NON DEC MMXVI · PRESSIT IN LENDORO · CONSTAT DUOBUS DENARIIS

Activists demand sign change

The current road signs used in Nortend
  

Road signs proposed by the NGA
  

  THE outspoken 'Nortan Globalisation Association' to-day announced a new movement to change Nortan road signs to comply with international standards. Road signs found in many other European countries comply with a 1965 international treaty known as the Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals that mandate a universal style of road signage to be used in all signatory countries. Great Nortend has so far not signed the treaty nor has the government indicated it intends to and there does not seem to be much public support or even knowledge of the issue.

  The chairman of the Nortan Globalisation Association, Mr Cecil Sealsman, claimed that 'Nortan clings onto its outdated and obsolete signs. They are inconvenient for the users of the roads and dangerous for those from overseas.' It is true that foreign tourists often have difficulty understanding our road signs especially if they have little knowledge of English, however whether or not their understanding of road signs is important is debatable, given that tourists do not typically drive themselves, and would typically hail a carriage or use public transport.

  The current road sign design was first used in the United Kingdom, although road signs previously used in Great Nortend were rather similar, both road signs having originated in cycling and motor car associations in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The familiar red triangles and circles, known to every school-boy and girl in the country were introduced by the Board of Highways in 1935, following a joint recommendation by the Royal Cycling Club and the Motoring Association.

  Road signs are used on Great Nortend to warn, order and prohibit. Triangles give a warning, rings an order and solid discs a prohibition. Halt signs are a triangle in a circle too. They are most often seen in built-up areas where traffic, both horse-drawn and motor, is high and where it must be controlled to prevent an accident. There are also a large number of warning signs scattered across the country and countryside warning drivers, riders, motorists and cyclists alike to beware of a variety of dangers including sharp bends, steep hills, fords and hidden intersections.

  The Great Nortan Society hit back at the movement, asserting in a public statement that 'We must never bend over ourselves to suit the whims of the rest of the world whilst sacrificing our own uniqueness and culture'. It had also previously criticised the ill-fated 'UpdateNortain project' which was scrapped after lack of enthusiasm and the arrest of its project manager. It is believed that the replacement of all of the current road signs would cost over £30,000, not including the cost of labour and the chaos it would cause in our busy cities and towns.

  The Secretary of State for Public Works, the Rt. Hon. Samuel Targun, told the Regal Post in a telegram that 'BOR (Board of Road) NOT PRESENTLY PLANNING CHANGING ROAD SIGNS IN NORTEND.'

[Devernia]

We only have one comment over this road sign incident, and we state that while the change can have a bit more ease for tourists who are used to the common signage from neighboring countries, we feel that this is an unnecessary change because this isn't a problem (as most transportation in Nortainland can be considered 'outdated' or 'obsolete' on international standards).

Overall, we support the change of signage to conform to the Vienna Kindjal Convention on Road Signs and Signals, meanwhile taking note of how the country prefers to stand on its longheld traditions, as we learned from the failed UpdateNortain campaign whose project manager was arrested due to suspected arson.

[Nortainland]

A D III ID DEC MMXVI · PRESSIT IN LENDORO · CONSTAT DUOBUS DENARIIS

King and Archbishops announce travelling choir
  HIS MAJESTY the King and the Archbishops of Limmes, Sulthey and Rhise to-day announced that the choirs of the Chapel Royal, St Peter's Cathedral, Benley College, St Michael Minster, Limmes Abbey, St James's Cathedral, Pelton Cathedral, Rhise Minster, St Leam's Cathedral, Quilden Abbey, and Sulthey Cathedral would over Advent and into Christmastide travel all across Great Nortend in order to sing to and make merry parishioners at the numerous churches across His Majesty's Dominion that are lacking in a choir during this period of celebration of the Saviour's birth.
 
  His Grace the Archbishop of Sulthey said in a publicised statement that 'Whereas many of the people are unable to enjoy themselves with the music of our Church in years past at this time, His Majesty the King is pleased to make ready provision of the choir of the Chapel Royal, and the Archbishops and Bishops and Deans the choirs of great number of cathedrals and abbeys to all parishes which are needing or in want of the aforementioned'.

  The choristers, in total made up of one-hundred-and-twenty-six boys and ninety-two men, are scheduled to visit 103 parish churches across most of Great Nortend to sing Vespers and Compline as well as participate carol services such as the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, the Twelve Carols and Christmas Carol Concerts.

  A large number of Cardican parishes currently do not have a choir. The Archbishops of Limmes, Sulthey and Rhise have together increased their focus on choirs and aim to recruit to each parish at least four boy choristers and three men. It is estimated that around 1,300 parishes do not have a permanent choir, and rely on the parson to lead the congregation in singing. A large number of cathedral choristers receive choral scholarships to cathedral schools, and parish choirs often are recruited from local schools, an arrangement that is thought to be benefiting of both parties.

  It has been a bone of contention in recent years both abroad and within Nortend on the ban on female choristers, which critics have deemed 'archaic' and even 'sexist'. Despite this, there are no plans by the Church to change this matter of canon law and it is not expected to pass the House of Lords should it ever arise as an issue.

[Nortainland]

A D XVIII KAL IAN MMXVII · PRESSIT IN LENDORO · CONSTAT DUOBUS DENARIIS

Foreign delegates to arrive for carols
  VISITORS from countries all around the world will be arriving to-morrow to go to the renowned Festum Navitatis cum Decem Hymnis, the annual Nativity Festival with Ten Hymns. The service, which is attended by thousands and listened to by millions on the radio is held every year at the Cathedral Church of St Peter's in Lendert, and His Majesty the King has this year invited representatives from across the world to attend.

  The service tells the story of the birth of our Saviour Jesus Christ through ten readings, interspersed with ten hymns which are sung by the congregation and the choir, and a five carols which are sung only by the choir, which is cathedral choir of St Peter's, who have, in red cassocks and white surplice, sung at the Festum for over a 150 years.

  To many, attending the service is the highlight of a lifetime. Only 3240 people are able to be in the congragation, the tickets being distributed throughout the country through the 13,424 parishes randomly.

  With the current global threat from Mohammadanism, the Porter of the Cathedral, Mr Sussham, has assured the public that there should be no danger posed by the service to any person or persons involved. To this end, the Regal Post believes the King's City Guard, the City Police Constabulary as well as the St Peter's Cathedral Crown Constabulary will be patrolling the area for any person of malicious intent.

  'This iconic service, where the story of the nativity is told with carols and hymns accompanying is one of the most popular services in Great Nortend', said the Lord Mayor of Lendert, the Right Reverend the Lord Bishop of Lendert and Cadell. 'It is a pleasure to be able to share it with the world'.

  

[Nortainland]

A D XVIII KAL FEB MMXVII · PRESSIT IN LENDORO · CONSTAT DUOBUS DENARIIS

Lion flies over Michaelsgate once again

  HIS MAJESTY the King has returned to Lendert-proper-&c. after spending his winter at the Castle of Hameford. The Royal Standard was to-day seen flying on the flag-pole of the Palace of St Michaelsgate shortly after noon by passers-by, one of whom included a Regal Post journalist, Mr J. Hessock. He had taken the Royal Train down from Hameford to St Michaelsgate railway station and thither to the Palace by coach.

  The King on every even-numbered year, as was the Year of Our Lord 2016, spends two months around Advent, Christmastide and Epiphanytide at the Royal Castle of Hameford with the Queen consort, Her Majesty Queen Jane, the Prince of Rhise and the Princess Royal.

  On odd-numbered years, he traditionally goes to the Piddequer in Esxshire. His Majesty when he is at Hameford frequently attends church at St Joseph's church, a Royal Peculier, which is located in the grounds of the Castle estate. He was reported to have attended this year on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, the Circumcision of Christ, Epiphany and on the Baptism of the Lord for regular services, however was seen praying with Her Majesty Queen Jane by parishioners at other occasions as is his wont and the Regal Post urges all of its most worthy readers to follow the pious example which has been set by our Sovereign and his most gracious family.

  His Majesty after his arrival at the Palace is believed to have hosted the Right Honourable Duke of Limmes, our gracious Prime Minister, and discussed various matters of Government for the afternoon. The Regal Post is of the belief that Their Majesties are scheduled to go to a performance of the Royal Lerdenstone Philharmonic Orchestra on the first public performance of the newest Symphony No. 23 in A major by the esteemed Nortan composer Sir James Amham.

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A D X KAL FEB MMXVII · PRESSIT IN LENDORO · CONSTAT DUOBUS DENARIIS

King of Reino do Brazil in coma
  KING Manuel I of the People of Reino do Brazil has slipped into a coma, according to the Reino News Agency. The sixty-nine-year-old King, who recently acceded to the throne of the Brazilian throne after the untimely death of the erstwhile King Luis-Filipe I at the age of sixty-eight.

  

  According to reports from the South American country, His Majesty is alive but not responding to stimuli. It is not known at this time the cause of his illness or whether or not he will recover and awake from his coma.

  The Prime-Minister of Reido do Brazil has proclaimed Maria, the Crown Princess and Lady of the Amazons as the incumbent. King Alexander II is believed to have already sent a letter of commiserations to the Princess.