ankokö

Ankokö is a fictional town and port featured in fantasy literature and tabletop role-playing campaigns. It is commonly depicted as the administrative and commercial hub of a northern archipelago known as the Storland chain.

The name Ankokö is a constructed toponym; there is no established real-world etymology. In different works, authors sometimes spell it ankókö, reflecting variations in the fictional language systems used.

Geographically, Ankokö lies on a sheltered harbor on the western coast of the main island. The landscape includes rocky promontories, a river named Ankokö, and an inland lake of the same name, with a temperate maritime climate.

In the fictional chronology, Ankokö was founded by seafaring clans in the early medieval period and grew through trade. Notable events include a Great Storm that reshaped the harbor and a prolonged siege that altered regional power.

The economy centers on fishing, shipbuilding, and trade. The harbor serves ferries to neighboring isles, while markets sell dried fish, timber, and pottery. The town is known for its timber-framed architecture and skilled shipwrights.

Cultural life emphasizes seafaring rituals and guild traditions. Some sources describe a small fictional language or pidgin used by traders, with phrases featured in game supplements and fan materials.

Ankokö appears across multiple works and campaigns, often as a setting with shifting borders and political factions.