Huviks

Huviks is a town and municipality in the northern part of the fictional country of Norlandia, in the Valenfjord region. It lies along the Huvik River in a broad valley, about 60 kilometers from the capital. The municipality covers 72 square kilometers and has a population around 14,800 as of 2023. The economy combines agriculture, light manufacturing, and services.

The name Huviks derives from the Old Norlandic huvi meaning "junction" with the suffix -ks, reflecting its historic river crossing. The settlement emerged in the Middle Ages as a trading post and gained town rights in the 17th century. The arrival of the railway in 1893 linked Huviks to larger markets and spurred growth; in the 20th century it diversified into dairy farming, timber, and small production.

Geography features rolling farmland, pine forests, and the river valley. The climate is temperate maritime, with mild summers and cool, wet winters. Proximity to the river supports fertile soils and irrigation.

Huviks operates under a mayor-council system within the Norlandian federation. The council has 17 members elected every four years, and the mayor serves as head of government. The population is predominantly Norlandic-speaking, with small minority communities.

Cultural life includes the Harvest Festival and the Huviks Market each autumn. Local cuisine emphasizes dairy, rye bread, and freshwater fish. The surrounding valley contains nature reserves and hiking trails along the river. Notable people associated with Huviks include the fictional writer Lars Halvorsen and agrarian scholar Ingrid Nygaard.