Hunden

Hunden is a small municipality and town in the fictional region of Nordmark in Veridia. It covers about 28 square kilometers and has a population of roughly 3,700 as of 2023.

History: The area has been settled since the Middle Ages; the first record of Hunden dates to about 1185, when it belonged to a feudal estate. The town grew around a parish church and an agrarian economy.

Geography and environment: Hunden lies on relatively level terrain with a mild maritime-influenced climate. The landscape includes cultivated fields, hedgerows, and deciduous forests.

Economy: The economy is primarily agricultural, with dairy farming and crop production. Small manufacturing and craft workshops serve the local market, and tourism centers on walks and a historic church.

Demographics: The community is predominantly Veridian-speaking, with a minority of speakers of the regional dialect. The town hosts festivals such as a harvest festival and a late-summer market, and features a parish church and a 19th-century town hall.

Governance and infrastructure: Hunden is governed by a municipal council led by a mayor. It is connected by regional roads and lies within commuting distance of larger towns; public services include a primary school, a volunteer fire brigade, and a library.