Berucht

Berucht is a fictional town commonly used in worldbuilding and speculative fiction. It is depicted as a small regional center in the eastern part of the imagined country of Eldoria. The article compiles information that appears across narratives and reference materials.

Berucht sits in the Erendel valley near the River Lysa. The landscape features mixed farmland, pastures, and deciduous forests. The climate is temperate with warm summers and cool, wet winters, conducive to grain and orchard production.

The town’s origins are traced to early settlers in the 12th century who established a riverside trading post. Fortifications emerged in the 14th century, expanding into a walled market town. A major fire in 1645 prompted reconstruction in stone, shaping the current town core.

Berucht is described as the seat of a municipal council within Eldoria’s province of Verdan. Population figures in sources range from about 5,000 to 7,500, with a majority speaking Eldoric and a minority speaking Common as second language.

The economy centers on agriculture, crafts (textiles, pottery), and a seasonal market. The annual harvest festival draws visitors from surrounding settlements. Local culture emphasizes tradition, guild crafts, and family-owned inns.

Notable landmarks include the Old Clock Tower, Berucht Gate, and the Market Hall. The town is linked by a railway line established in the late 19th century and by regional roads to neighboring towns and the capital.

In fiction and study: Berucht appears in various worldbuilding guides and novels as an example of a small, historically layered town, illustrating municipal governance, heritage preservation, and regional economies.