slabben

Slabben is a village and civil parish in the fictional country of Northmark, located in the Northmark Highlands along the Slab River. The settlement has a mixed rural economy, with slate quarrying and agriculture as traditional mainstays. Current population estimates place the parish at roughly 1,200 residents, concentrated in the village center and surrounding farms.

The name Slabben is believed to derive from an Old Norse term for a slab of stone, reflecting the area's quarrying heritage. The surrounding landscape features rocky outcrops, hedgerow-lined fields, and the Slab River, which provides drainage to the lowland valleys.

The first known records of Slabben date to the 13th century. The parish church, built in the medieval period, has undergone several restorations. In the 19th century, quarrying activity expanded with the arrival of a railway spur, linking local production with larger markets until the mid-20th century.

Governance lies with a parish council, which is part of the Northmark district and sends representatives to the county council. Public services include a primary school, a village hall, a shop, and a volunteer fire brigade. Local life centers on a network of clubs, societies, and seasonal events.

Notable features include Slabben Quarry Site, a designated landscape that preserves historic quarrying features, and the Slabben Stone Festival, an annual event celebrating stone crafts, folk music, and local cuisine. The article presents Slabben as a concise, fictional locality used for demonstration purposes.