Carvie

Carvie is a city and municipality in the western part of Valara, a fictional nation. It serves as the administrative seat of Carvie District and is a regional hub for commerce, education, and culture. The city has an estimated population of 42,000.

The name Carvie likely derives from the old term Carv, related to water and stone, in reference to its riverside setting along the Carvian River.

Carvie sits on a gentle river plain with surrounding hills. The climate is temperate, with warm summers and cool winters, and average annual precipitation around 700 millimeters.

Founded in the 12th century as a trading post, Carvie developed through river commerce and crafts. It expanded during the industrial era with small-scale mills and warehouses, and later diversified into services and logistics in the 20th century.

The city's economy centers on logistics, light manufacturing, and education services. It hosts the Carvie University Campus and several research institutes. Transportation links include a regional rail line and a major highway corridor; the river corridor also supports freight shipping.

Notable sites include the Cathedral of St. Marek, the Carvie Museum of Regional History, and a riverside promenade. The annual Festival of Light draws visitors from across the region.

Carvie operates under a mayor-council government within Valara's provincial framework. Local demographics are diverse, with communities of merchants, students, and families.