Katkonna
Katkonna is a fictional town and cultural region used in speculative fiction and tabletop role-playing games. In-universe, the name is attributed to an ancient river culture and has become a generic label for settlements along the Xylon River.
Geography: Katkonna lies in the Xylon Valley, a broad floodplain with seasonally high water. The area features
History: The settlement grew from a river trading post established in the late medieval period. It developed
Governance: Katkonna is governed by a town council headed by a mayor. It forms part of the
Economy and infrastructure: The economy centers on farming (rice, barley), fish processing, and textile production. A
Culture and society: Katkonnan culture emphasizes community festivals, river-based crafts, and oral storytelling. The Harvest Festival
Notable features: The Katkonna Bridge, a late-period engineering project; the Museum of River Traditions; and nearby
Etymology: The name Katkonna is presented in-universe as a compound from older river-lore terms meaning 'water