The village's name means “Gwen's fortress”. Said to be where Karvargr's wife Gwendolyn lived after her husbands death, this village is named for her.

Gwen is praised as a saint and many festivals are held in her name.

The primary religious center in the village is the Church of Gwen which doubles as both a courthouse and public hall.

The primary source of revenue in the village is the money gifted to the church and the money spent at festivals.

• Festival of Spring Rejuvination
• Festival of Mourning's End
• Cotton Harvest Festival

• Church of Gwen

• Dag
• Blodwen