Leserdom

Leserdom is a small administrative district located in the northeastern part of the fictional country of Nordaland. Spanning an area of approximately 680 square kilometres, it is bordered by the River Elin to the west, the Highland Range to the east, and the capital province of Arcturus to the south.

The district’s history dates back to the early 15th century when it was first settled by agrarian communities seeking fertile farmland along the River Elin. During the 17th century, Leserdom became part of the expanding Nordaland Kingdom, receiving a local governance structure that was formalized in 1723. Throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, its economy was predominantly agricultural, with barley, rye, and sugar beet as key crops. The 1980s marked a shift with the establishment of a state-owned forestry and timber processing plant, which remains a major employer today.

Leserdom’s cultural identity is reflected in its annual Heritage Festival, held each autumn to celebrate traditional music, dance, and culinary specialties such as the roasted goose with lingonberry sauce. The district also boasts several historical sites, including the St. Michael Church, built in 1547, and the old mill at Millford, a UNESCO‑listed example of 18th‑century industrial architecture.

Geographically, Leserdom is characterized by rolling plains, dense coniferous forests, and a network of winding rivers that support both agriculture and recreational activities such as fishing and kayaking. Its population, recorded at 28,600 in the most recent census, is predominantly of Nordalandan ethnicity, with a small minority of immigrants from neighboring regions.

While Leserdom remains largely rural, ongoing infrastructure projects, including upgrades to the main highway connecting it to Arcturus, are expected to improve transport links and stimulate moderate economic growth.