Koertele

Koertele is a village in the fictional country of Eldoria, located in the Northmark region. It lies on the flat plains near the Söl River and is part of the rural municipality of Northmark District. The population is around 430 residents. The local economy is based on agriculture and small-scale crafts, with dairy farming and cereal crops forming the backbone. The village is served by a regional bus line and has a primary school and a community health point.

The name Koertele is of uncertain origin. Local tradition links it to an old farmstead name and to a historic Eldorian word for edge, though linguistic consensus remains unsettled.

Geographically, Koertele sits on loamy soils with scattered woodlands, and the surrounding landscape supports farming and rural living. The first written record dates to the 14th century, and the village developed around a manor and a church. In the 20th century it underwent agricultural modernization and experienced gradual depopulation as younger residents moved to cities.

Culturally, Koertele hosts an annual harvest festival, Koertele Day, featuring folk music and local crafts. The village preserves the traditional Eldorian dialect and operates several volunteer associations. Notable landmarks include the Koertele Watermill, dating to the 18th century, and St. Mary’s Chapel, renovated in the 1970s.