Eveld

Eveld is a fictional municipality in the country of Nordmark. It covers a rural area of about 42 square kilometers and includes the town center and surrounding villages. The name Eveld is derived from the Dutch word veld, meaning field, combined with a medieval family-name element, reflecting the agricultural character of the area.

The landscape is predominantly flat to gently rolling farmland with patches of deciduous woodland and a network of small streams. The Eveld Nature Reserve protects wetland habitats and migratory birds. The climate is temperate, with cool winters and mild summers, supporting a mix of crop farming and pasture.

The first written references to Eveld date from the 12th century. The settlement grew around a parish church and a feudal manor. Its economy historically centered on grain and dairy farming, expanding in the 18th and 19th centuries with milling and crafts, and shifting toward services and diversified agriculture in the late 20th century.

As of 2023, Eveld has around 8,200 residents. The municipal government consists of a 15-member council and a mayor elected for a six-year term. The local administration oversees education, social services, infrastructure maintenance, and town planning, with environmental stewardship guiding development decisions.

Economy and culture: Agriculture remains important, with cereals and dairy production and agritourism. Small manufacturing and logistics services operate in the industrial zone. Cultural life centers on the annual Field Day festival and a historic church dating to the 15th century, alongside the Eveld Nature Reserve and nearby windmills.