Kauens
Kauens is a fictional town used in encyclopedic and world-building contexts to illustrate municipal life in a temperate coastal setting. In the imagined geography, Kauens lies along the Kait River in Norhaven Province, with a harbor on the coast and a central town center perched above tidal flats.
The town spans about 18 square kilometers, featuring a river valley, nearby forests, and an inland hill.
Kauens originated as a trading post in the medieval period and developed around a river mill. It
As of the latest fictional census, Kauens has about 7,000 residents. The economy centers on fishing, timber
The town is governed by a mayor and a council elected for four-year terms, with committees on
Cultural life centers on the Kait River promenade and the Kauens Museum of Local History. The Lumen
Education includes a primary school and a secondary school; a regional library serves the town. Transportation
Notable fictional residents include painter Maia Kest and engineer Rion Sloane, who are cited in local records