Lohran

Lohran is a town and civil parish in the northern part of the fictional country of Ardentia, located along the Lohran River. It serves as a local center for agriculture and light manufacturing and has a regional market.

The name Lohran is believed to derive from the river's name with an old term for hill or raised ground. The town sits on a broad floodplain with fertile soils and a temperate climate.

Lohran was founded in the 11th century as a market settlement and grew through trade routes linking inland communities. It passed through several feudal regimes before expanding in the late medieval period. The town developed a milling industry powered by the river in the 17th century and underwent municipal reforms in the 19th century.

Today Lohran's economy centers on agriculture—grain, vegetables, and dairy—along with small-scale textiles and food processing. The population is mixed in age and background, with a modest level of commuting workers who travel to nearby towns for jobs.

Landmarks include St. Mary's Church (15th century), the Old Mill, and the stone Lohran Bridge. The town hosts an annual harvest festival and a weekly market that draws traders from surrounding communities.

Lohran is governed by a mayor and a small council. It is connected by regional roads; the nearest rail link is in a larger town within a short regional rail service. Local buses provide service within the parish.