Litteä

Litteä is a fictional coastal municipality in the Nordvik archipelago, created for world-building and storytelling. Located on the southern shore of Nordvik’s main island, it faces the Gulf of Litteä and includes the harbor district, several hilltop villages, and surrounding woodlands. The municipality spans about 28 square kilometers and supports a resident population estimated at 5,000. The topography ranges from quays and breakwaters to pine-covered hills, with a temperate maritime climate characterized by cool summers and mild winters.

History: Litteä arose as a fishing hamlet in the 12th century and grew into a market town by the 16th century. It became the administrative center of the Litteä parish and joined the Nordvik Confederation in the 19th century. The town developed shipyards and fisheries in the 1800s and diversified into services and tourism after the mid-20th century.

Governance: Litteä is governed by a five-member municipal council led by a mayor, elected for four-year terms. It operates under Nordvik regional authorities for education, transportation, and public safety, while maintaining local responsibilities for culture, local planning, and environmental management.

Economy and culture: The local economy depends on fishing, aquaculture, light manufacturing, and tourism. The Sea Festival in late summer and the Litteä Museum of Local History are cultural anchors. The 19th-century lighthouse and the harborfront promenade are preserved as heritage sites.

Transport: Access is by regional ferry links to nearby islands and the mainland, supplemented by a network of buses. A small airstrip serves medevac and charter flights and supports seasonal tourism.