forne

Forne is a fictional coastal town used as a case study in regional geography. It is located on the northern shore of the Galen Sea in the northern realm of Eldoria. The town sits in a natural harbor protected by a headland, with a temperate maritime climate and steep forested surroundings. As of the latest compiled data, the municipal population is about 7,200 residents. The local economy centers on small-scale fishing, shellfish farming, and light processing, with tourism playing a growing role in summer months.

Historically, Forne emerged in the 12th century as a fishing hamlet that grew around a natural harbor. It developed a ferry link to the mainland in the 19th century and gradually diversified its economy. The town is administered as a municipality within Eldoria's northern province, with a mayor and a unicameral council.

The name Forne is believed to derive from Old Norse or a local river name, though the exact origin is uncertain. The town maintains cultural traditions such as the Forne Harvest Festival, featuring folk music, seafood dishes, and a midsummer procession. The local dialect, Fornean, shows influences from nearby coastal languages and retains several archaic terms.

Notable sites include the Forne Head Lighthouse, a 19th-century beacon, and the ruins of an earlier fortress on the hillside. Transport connections include a coastal road and a ferry service to the mainland, along with a regional bus network. A small wind-farm and a fish-processing facility provide energy and employment.