Liuota

Liuota is a fictional town in the eastern part of the fictional country of Solara. It lies on the southern shore of Lake Miren, at the base of the Karyan Mountains, about 120 kilometers from Solara's capital. The town functions as a local administrative and economic center for the surrounding agricultural region, with an estimated population of 11,800 as of 2023.

The name Liuota is derived from Solaran elements liu- meaning water and -ota indicating shore or bank, a reference to Liuota's lakeside setting.

Liuota originated as a fishing hamlet in the 14th century. It grew through river trade and later benefited from a 19th-century railway line that connected it to larger towns. The town has retained much of its historic core, including a riverside market and a small wooden pier.

The landscape combines lakeshore wetlands with foothill forests. The climate is temperate, with warm summers, cool winters, and about 800–1,000 mm of annual rainfall.

Agriculture—especially apricots, olives, and grapes—dominates, complemented by textiles and pottery crafts. Tourism flows from lakeside recreation, hiking in the Karyan foothills, and the historic town center.

Liuota is governed by a mayor and a six-member town council, within Solara's East Vale Province. The population is largely ethnically Solaran with a minority of seasonal workers.

The annual Harvest Festival celebrates lake ecosystems and local harvests. Local cuisine features fish stews, herb pastries, and orchard fruit desserts. The town maintains a dialect of Solaran with distinct vocabulary.

The fictional writer Anara Miro and engineer Rhen Kest are associated with Liuota in several worldbuilding pieces.