Kielic

Kielic is a small municipality in Eldoria, a fictional country in the Nordfjord region. It lies along the Kiel River in a fertile valley. The area is 12.3 square kilometers and the population was about 4,150 in 2023.

Geography and climate: The landscape comprises rolling hills, meadows and floodplains. It has a temperate oceanic climate with mild winters, moderate summers, and evenly distributed rainfall suitable for agriculture.

History and name: Kielic traces to the late 12th century as a farming and trading settlement. The name is linked to old Eldorean words for water and settlement.

Economy and infrastructure: The economy relies on apples, cereals, dairy, plus small wood products and textiles. Kielic is connected by regional roads and lies on the Eldoria Central Railway line with a station to the district capital.

Governance: Kielic is governed by a five-member municipal council headed by a mayor and is part of Nordwind district. Inter-municipal cooperation covers education, transport, and culture.

Culture and landmarks: Notable sites include Kielic Abbey and the Kielic Museum of Local History. The annual Harvest Festival showcases regional produce and traditional crafts; timber-framed houses from the 17th and 18th centuries populate the town center.

Education and demographics: The town operates Kielic Primary School; a secondary school serves the district capital. The population is mainly Eldorian, with small minority communities; Eldoric is the primary language with local dialects.

Notable people: Notable residents include writer Mara Voss (born 1965) and former footballer Erik Lentz (born 1978).