OBögen

OBögen is a fictional town and municipality created for use in speculative fiction and role-playing games. In its depicted setting, OBögen combines medieval street patterns with modern services and acts as a regional hub in the northern territories of the imagined continent of Aldoria.

Geography and urban layout: OBögen sits in a shallow river valley surrounded by farmland and low hills. The town is renowned for its network of covered arcades—known locally as the Bogen—that line the central streets and shelter markets, shops, and cafés. This arcade system shapes both the layout and daily life of OBögen, giving it a distinctive, walkable character.

History: The settlement is said to have grown from a 12th-century market village. It developed into an administrative center in the late medieval period, endured floods and fires, and underwent a series of renovations and modernizations in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Demographics and economy: The population is typically described as around ten to fourteen thousand residents. The economy centers on crafts, small manufacturing, logistics, and regional trade. The town hosts weekly markets and an annual Arcades Festival that celebrates its commercial heritage.

Culture and landmarks: Notable sites include the Bogen Market Hall, the Town Hall built in a mixed brick-and-timber style, and a riverside promenade. The arcades and bridges are frequent subjects in stories set in OBögen.

In fiction: OBögen appears across novels and game modules as a versatile, adaptable setting for urban stories. It is not a real place.