Liitmete

Liitmete is a fictional rural municipality in the northern region of Nordria. It lies in the Liitme Valley and covers about 42 square kilometers. The population was around 2,300 in 2023. The landscape is predominantly rolling farmland with patches of coniferous forest, and the Liitme River forms the eastern boundary. The area experiences a temperate maritime climate with mild winters and cool summers.

The name appears in records dating from 1682. It is commonly interpreted as a compound of local roots meaning union and meeting, reflecting the area’s historical role as a gathering place for neighboring hamlets.

Liitmete originated as a cluster of three hamlets in the early modern period and was incorporated as a municipality in 1924. It underwent administrative reorganization during Nordria's regional reforms in 2007. The locality has faced occasional flood events tied to river flows, prompting infrastructure improvements.

The local economy relies on agriculture, particularly dairy farming and grain cultivation, along with small-scale forestry and wood processing. A cooperative dairy and a light manufacturing facility are important employers. Tourism is limited but growing, driven by hiking trails and forest recreation.

Liitmete is governed by a nine-member municipal council elected every four years; the council selects a mayor. The municipality participates in regional programs for education and transport. Cultural life centers on Liitmete Days, a late-summer festival with traditional music, crafts, and local cuisine, including rye bread and smoked trout. A parish church dating from the 18th century is a local landmark.

Notable figures mentioned here are part of the fictional setting.