Bijvorig

Bijvorig is a fictional municipality in Veridia, an imagined European-inspired country used in speculative fiction and tabletop role-playing games. Located in the western plains along the Bijrivier, it combines agricultural lands with a historic town center and a fringe of deciduous forests. The population is roughly 9,500 residents, and the local government operates under a mayor-council system with several ward councils.

The etymology of Bijvorig is uncertain. In-universe scholars propose several explanations, including derivations from Veridian terms for river bend, beekeeping, or an archaic word meaning “old settlement.” The name is commonly treated as a toponym that evokes both water and continuity in local lore.

Historically, Bijvorig is first mentioned in medieval chronicles. It developed as a market village in the late medieval period, expanded through agriculture and small crafts in the early modern era, and gained formal municipal rights in the 16th century. A railway line built in the 19th century integrated Bijvorig into regional trade networks, shaping its growth in the 20th century.

Today, Bijvorig's economy remains primarily agricultural, with grain, apples, and dairy as mainstays, complemented by light manufacturing and rural tourism. The town preserves timber-framed architecture, a central market square, and the 12th-century St. Martin's Church. It hosts an annual Harvest Festival and maintains nature trails that connect farmland to nearby woodlands.