Anrik

Anrik is a rural town and municipal district in the Veridian highlands, located along the Lora River. The surrounding countryside is primarily used for mixed farming and dairy production, and the town serves as a local market center for several neighboring villages. As of the latest census, Anrik has about 9,500 residents and covers roughly 42 square kilometers. The terrain is gently rolling, with a temperate climate and fertile river plains that support agriculture year-round.

The origin of the name Anrik is uncertain. Local lore links it to an early settler named Anri K with a suffix -k, while linguistic studies point to a possible root in the Veridian word for ridge.

Anrik is first mentioned in 1183 in feudal records concerning toll collections on the Lora trade route. By the 16th century a stone bridge connected upstream markets and guilds, and the town grew around a weekly market. The arrival of the railway in 1887 linked Anrik to larger cities, spurring industry and education. It gained municipal status in 1925.

The economy emphasizes dairy farming, grain crops, and small-scale manufacturing such as timber products and bakery goods. The Anrik Market is held every Wednesday and Saturday, attracting traders from neighboring districts. Cultural life centers on the annual Anrik Autumn Fair, a regional festival with music, crafts, and cooking demonstrations. The town preserves several early-modern timber-framed houses and a 17th-century chapel, reflecting its historical character.

Education and infrastructure include two primary schools and a secondary campus, a public library, a health clinic, and a small hydroelectric plant on the Lora River.