viuen
Viuen is a fictional archipelago and setting that appears in speculative fiction and role-playing contexts. The name is used for multiple works since the early 21st century, with no single canonical description, leading to variations across media. In most depictions, Viuen consists of a cluster of volcanic islands located in a temperate ocean, with a rugged coastline, dense mangroves on inner bays, and fertile highlands on the larger islands. The climate is maritime, with mild summers and wet winters.
The political arrangement in Viuen is often portrayed as a loose confederation of island states, with a
Economy centers on fishing, salt production, shipbuilding, and inter-island trade. Artisan crafts include weaving, pottery, and
The Viuen language(s) and writing systems differ by work; some depict Viuenish as a tonal language with
In contemporary media, Viuen appears in novels, tabletop role-playing campaigns, and video games as a setting