Hänon

Hänon is a fictional municipality in the country of Lyria, located in the Myria Highlands along the Hanen River. It serves as the administrative seat of the Northmark district and is known for its terraced agriculture, a historic town center, and a regional library.

Historically, the area around Hänon was settled in the medieval period. The municipality was formally established in the 18th century and developed around agriculture and milling. In the 19th century it benefited from the river-based timber trade and later diversified into crafts and small manufacturing. The town experienced modernization after World War II and expanded services and transport links.

Governance and economy: Hänon operates under a mayor-council system within the Valorian provincial structure. The population is around 12,000. The local economy centers on dairy farming, fruit production, small-scale manufacturing, and tourism connected to its historic districts and surrounding countryside.

Culture and landmarks: The town hosts an annual harvest festival and features landmarks such as the Old Mill, the Hanen Library, and the Marvik Cloister. The local dialect blends regional speech patterns with standard Lyran; education facilities include a secondary school and a community college outreach program.

In fiction and media: Hänon appears in multiple world-building guides and speculative novels as a prototypical small town in Lyria, used to anchor narratives about rural life, regional politics, and cultural identity. It is frequently referenced in maps, trade routes, and cultural histories of the region.