Közeliaz

Közeliaz is a fictional village created for use in Hungarian-language speculative fiction and world-building. It serves as a representative example of rural life in a near-present European setting, illustrating social and economic dynamics of small communities facing modernization.

The name közeliaz derives from közel (“near”) and a stylistic suffix used for place-names in the fictional region; it is treated as a proper noun with no direct equivalent in real Hungarian geography.

Közeliaz is described as located in a gentle inland basin, with mixed farmland, orchards, and patches of woodland. The local economy centers on family farms, cooperative processing, and small crafts; energy sources include local hydropower and solar installations connected to a microgrid, reflecting themes of resilience and local autonomy.

According to the imagined history, közeliaz arose as a market village in the early modern period, growing through trade along minor routes. In the contemporary timeline, it is governed by a village council and a mayor, with citizen assemblies at harvest time to discuss communal matters and land use.

Culture in közeliaz emphasizes neighborliness and mutual aid. Landmarks commonly described include a small church, a communal granary, and a town museum documenting local crafts and family histories. The village hosts an annual harvest festival that highlights shared labor, local food traditions, and cooperative spirit, serving as a focal point for community identity within the fictional universe.