Kilövik

Kilövik is a fictional village and municipality located in the northern Valdorian region of the fictional country of Valdoria. It sits in the Kilö valley along the Kilö River, at about 120 meters above sea level. The surrounding landscape features mixed forests, pastures, and small-scale farmland. The climate is temperate, with cool winters and moderate rainfall.

History: The first written references to Kilövik appear in the 13th-century Valdorian Chronicles. The settlement developed around a ford and a water-powered mill. It passed through various principalities before becoming part of the modern Valdorian state in the 19th century after the railway arrived.

Economy: The local economy centers on agriculture—primarily dairy farming and cereals—and on small woodworking and furniture production. A small tourist sector has grown around the valley’s scenery and the historic mill.

Governance: Kilövik is governed by a volunteer municipal council elected for four-year terms; it belongs to Valdoria’s District 4. Local authorities manage public services, zoning, and cultural programs.

Demographics and culture: The population is about 1,600 residents. The community speaks Kilövikian, a regional dialect, alongside the national language. An annual harvest festival and weekly markets form the cultural center of village life. Notable landmarks include the 18th-century Kilövik Church and the restored Timber Mill, both protected as heritage sites.

Transport and infrastructure: Kilövik is connected by regional roads and a single-track railway that links to the national capital and other regional towns. Public services include a primary school, a small clinic, and a volunteer fire department.