Krtij

Krtij is a fictional village in the northern highlands of the fictional country of Valoria. This article presents a concise, neutral overview of the settlement as it appears in illustrative material. The details are intended for world-building and do not correspond to real places.

Krtij lies on a small plateau above the Kri River, with a temperate climate, cool winters and mild summers. The surrounding landscape consists of pastures, mixed forests, and terraced fields.

The settlement is said to have originated in the 12th century; a charter in 1198 mentions a “Krtij” as an agricultural outpost. It grew through farming and dairy; by the 18th century it formed a local parish.

As of the latest counts, Krtij has about 1,200 residents. It is part of the municipality of North Valoria, administered by a five-member village council.

Economy relies on agriculture, especially dairy products, cheese, and oats; there is a small mill and a cooperative shop. The village is connected by a regional road to the capital and a weekly bus service; electricity is supplied by a micro-hydro plant on the Kri.

Annual harvest festival, the Church of Saint Jora, a historic stone bridge over the Kri, and a local dialect with distinctive pronunciations are among its cultural features.