kaupun
Kaupun is a coastal city and administrative center in the fictional archipelago nation of Aradia. In local tradition, kaupun is believed to derive from the words kau (water) and pun (harbor), though linguistic scholars note the etymology is uncertain.
The city sits at the head of a protected bay, with limestone cliffs to the north and
A fishing village emerged in the late medieval period after a natural harbor was charted by seafarers;
Kaupun's economy centers on fishing, tuna canning, ship repair, and light manufacturing. The city hosts the Sea
Administratively, Kaupun is governed by a mayor-council system within the provincial framework. The population is around
Notable sites include the Old Fort, the Temple of the Sea, and the working harbor, which together