Dortigen

Dortigen is a fictional municipality in the country of Veridia, situated in the central Veridian Region. The municipality covers about 28 square kilometers and has an estimated population of 2,400 as of 2021. The terrain is rolling farmland intersected by a small river, with a mild temperate climate.

The main settlement is the village of Dortigen and several small hamlets. The landscape includes fields, meadows, and wooded edges; soil types support cereals and dairy farming.

Founded in the 12th century as a farming village, Dortigen grew in the 18th and 19th centuries along milling and trade routes along the river. The name is derived from Old High German elements meaning "door" and "gateway," though exact origin is uncertain.

Agriculture remains central, especially cereals and dairy. A light manufacturing workshop and a few service businesses provide local employment. The town center hosts weekly markets.

Dortigen is governed by a municipal council of 12 members, elected to four-year terms. It forms part of the Veridian District of Laran, with administrative oversight at the district level.

The town is connected by regional roads; the nearest railway station lies in neighboring Laran. Cultural highlights include the Parish Church of St. Matthias and an annual harvest festival; locally produced cheese is a regional specialty.

The population is predominantly Veridian-speaking, with a small minority of speakers of a regional dialect. The community emphasizes traditional rural life alongside modern services.