rasow
Rasow is a fictional town used in this article to illustrate the features of a small Central European municipality. It is described as having a temperate inland setting with a mix of agricultural land, small industry, and cultural amenities.
Rasow lies in the fictional country of Veridia, near the southern foothills of the Varis range. The
Rasow originated as a medieval settlement that grew around a crossroads. It was granted municipal rights in
Today Rasow’s economy combines agriculture—primarily dairy and grain—with small-scale manufacturing and growing services. Tourism emphasizes rural
Notable features include a central market square, a 15th-century parish church, and a riverside park. The town
Rasow is governed by a locally elected council within Veridia’s municipal framework. It is connected by
The name Rasow is believed to derive from an old dialect term for a ridge or promontory.