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[Request of Inscription] Hurmu Gate

Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2011 12:47 pm
by Elijah Ayreon
Now comes Elwynn, Amokolia and Hurmu, by and through its lawful Prince and Leader, Daniel, with the application for the lodgement of the HURMU GATE as a heritage site of Micras.

Name of site:

THE HURMU GATE

Micronation:

HURMU (constituent country of ELWYNN, AMOKOLIA AND HURMU)

Type of site:

Site of symbolic and historic signifance, site of the once important interdimensional portal between the planets Micras and Giess, now no longer deemed functional for reasons unknown. Date of construction is also unknown. Constructor unknown, theories believe it is based off Jasonian technology, some say it's a GC invention.

Outstanding universal value:

The Hurmu Gate was a renowned portal between Giess and Micras allowing for instant travel between the two planets. Figuring in the mythoi of many different countries on both Giess and Micras, some still living and some long gone, the Gate has taken on a mythical role and has been seen as almost messianic in its premises in uniting two diverse communities. (first criterion)

For Hurmudans, the Gate has significantly added to placing Hurmu on the map. People, Hurmudans and foreigners, flocked to the Gate, and foreign nations as diverse as Zindaria (which Hurmu had never heard of) and Universalis recognized its merits. Sadly, the Gate was used in interplanetary warfare, leaving countless dead, injured or as refugees. (second criterion)

The technology of the Gate has its origins clouded in fog. Nobody really knows, but the most definite theories have it that it somewhat Jasonian or at least Apollonian in origin. Although much of the Gate now lies in ruins,it is hoped that the facade will be able to be restored. The technology behind the gate must be all-gone lost, but the facade can be restored. [third criterion]

As the Gate contributed to many events with many countries great and small, played a part in wars endangering all humanity (maybe even all Giess was destroyed because of this, some theorists hold this), we believe that the Hurmu Gate has had a lasting effect upon the people of Micras, of the people of Hurmu and particularly on the history of this planet we call our home. [fourth criterion]

Floor plan:

Due to the nature of the Gate, no floor plans or detailed plans at all are kept, either original or current. However, the site of the Hurmu Gate lies on the road almost half-way between the village Quernass and Hurmu's capital, Huyenkula. It is located on the south shore of Lake Cashma (the largest in surface area of the Hurmu lakes) and is today a tourist pilgrimage site. Due to the nature of the Gate, few visitors can be allowed in on the site at the same time, restricting the number of visitors (including scientists, conservationalists, archeologists, etc) to be one hundred persons for every twenty-four hour period. The Gate is however a prominent building, reaching almost one hundred and fifty metres over ground level, allowing visitors and tourists to observe this beacon from afar, either from the Huyenkula/Quernass countryside or from the waters of Lake Cashma where boat trips indeed are frequent.

On behalf of Elwynn, Amokolia and particularly of Hurmu, I assure you of my highest esteem.

DANIEL

Re: [Request of Inscription] Hurmu Gate

Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 6:21 pm
by Alfred Dunholm
Daniel,

Thank you very much for the application! I'll study it your submission and if the site qualifies I'll issue you with an inscription for the site!

Re: [Request of Inscription] Hurmu Gate

Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 5:28 pm
by Alfred Dunholm
Sorry it took so damn long!
The Hurmu Gate, which once spanned the gap between the planets of Giess and Micras but is now alas defunct, reflects one of the greatest milestones and most turbulent periods in the history of the Micronational Community. It represents in a uniquely tangible form:

• The difficulties and innovations relating to the interactions between the two planets which existed at the time of the site’s inception.
• One of very few existent monuments to the now defunct planet of Giess.

The site qualifies under the following criterion:

• Criterion 3; the site is the only construction ever recorded on Micras which allowed instantaneous interplanetary travel.
• Criterion 4; the site represents a now extinct tradition of co-existent Micronational planets.

It is upon these grounds the Hurmu Gate is inscribed as Micran Heritage Site No.1.