Vaen

Vaen is a proper noun used in multiple, unrelated contexts, and there is no single canonical meaning. In fiction and fantasy media, Vaen most commonly appears as the name of a place, realm, city, or faction. Different authors and game designers attribute Vaen with distinct histories, cultures, and politics, so references to Vaen are tied to the work in which they appear and are not interchangeable across works.

In some narratives Vaen is presented as a historically significant region with political intrigue, while in others it denotes a minor locale or a cult or deity. The term is often chosen for its phonetic qualities rather than for a specific real-world association, and spellings may vary (for example, Vaen, Vaën, or Vaeen) depending on the creator's orthography.

For real-world usage, Vaen is not a widely recognized geographic name or common surname. It appears very rarely in historical or genealogical records and is typically encountered in fiction, role-playing games, or fan content.

In encyclopedic practice, articles about Vaen distinguish among its fictional usages and any real-world occurrences, describing the context of each usage.