Lahuli

Lahuli is a fictional village in the highland valley of Veridia, a setting used in regional encyclopedic exercises to illustrate rural community life. The village lies at about 1,600 to 1,900 meters above sea level, with terraced fields along a small seasonal stream and a cool, temperate climate. The surrounding landscape features conifer forests and a rugged horizon, with traditional stone houses that cluster along a central lane.

Local tradition traces Lahuli's origins to agrarian settled communities in the late medieval period, though there are no widely attested historical records. The name is said to derive from the Lahuli shrub, once common in the valley, or from a clan name. The village has historically depended on rain-fed crops and pastoralism, with gradual adoption of irrigation and simple milling facilities.

Estimates place the resident population at a few thousand, with families organized in multi-generational households. The community is bilingual, speaking Lahuli alongside a regional lingua franca. Religion and customs emphasize harvest festivals, seasonal prayers, and crafts.

The economy centers on agriculture—potatoes, barley, apples—and small-scale animal husbandry. Handicrafts such as weaving and pottery provide supplementary income and reinforce local identity.

Facilities include a primary school, a small clinic, and a community center. Lahuli is connected by a regional road to the nearest market town; there is no rail service in the locality, and public transport is limited to infrequent buses.