Kodzkie

Kodzkie is a town and municipality in the fictional region of the Verdan Basin. It lies along the Kodz River, about 60 kilometers north of the regional capital, and covers roughly 24 square kilometers. The population is around 7,500.

The name Kodzkie likely derives from the Kodz River and a historical Slavic-influenced suffix. The earliest written records date to the 14th century, and the settlement grew from a riverside market into a small administrative center.

History: In medieval times, Kodzkie belonged to the local duchy of Verdan. It prospered in the 18th and 19th centuries as a timber and grain trading hub, and experienced modernization after the introduction of a regional rail link.

Economy: The local economy centers on agriculture—grain and fruit orchards—along with light manufacturing in textiles and wood products. Services and small-scale tourism contribute modestly, with visitors drawn to the historic Old Town and riverside promenades.

Geography and climate: The town sits on flat to gently rolling farmland in a temperate climate, with warm summers and cool winters. The Kodz River valley provides fertile soils and scenic walks.

Governance and culture: Kodzkie is governed by a mayor and a town council. Local culture is expressed through Kodzkie Days, a crafts and folk music festival, and a regional harvest fair. Local dishes feature rye bread and river fish.

Transportation: Kodzkie is linked by regional roads and a rail spur to the regional capital. Bus services connect surrounding villages, while the town center remains walkable and its market days draw residents from nearby communities.