Varjev

Varjev is a small town and municipality in the northern lowlands of Northmark, a fictional European-style country. It lies on the banks of the Varjev River, about 40 kilometers northeast of Northmark City. The municipality covers an area of 82 square kilometers and had a population of about 5,900 in the 2021 census. The town functions as an agricultural market center for the surrounding villages, with dairy farming, grain, and fruit orchards forming the backbone of the local economy. A light manufacturing sector includes wood products and food processing.

Historically, Varjev developed at a river crossing during the medieval period and grew around a market square that remains the town's nucleus. The name is of Slavic origin, derived from a word meaning "watch" or "lookout," once applied to a lookout post guarding a river ferry.

Geography and climate: Varjev sits on gentle rolling terrain; the climate is temperate with warm summers and cold winters, and average annual rainfall around 650 millimeters.

Governance and services: Varjev is governed by a municipal council and a mayor; it is part of Northmark's North Governorate. The town hosts a regional hospital annex, a secondary school, a public library, and a cultural center that hosts music and theater groups.

Transport: a regional railway line connects Varjev with Northmark City and with neighboring districts; the town is also served by a few major roads and a local bus network.

Notable people: Mira Pelin, poet; Luka Novak, footballer.