Louhis

Louhis is a fictional town created for worldbuilding and narrative purposes. It is depicted as a coastal municipality in the northern region of the fictional country of Noravia, near the Louhi River. In most portrayals, the town spans about 45 square kilometers and features a harbor, mixed-wood forests, and a rocky shoreline.

In these depictions, Louhis hosts roughly 4,500 residents. The town is governed by a nine-member council and a locally elected mayor, with a tradition of citizen participation in council meetings and town events.

Local life centers on small-scale fishing, timber processing, and artisanal crafts. A weekly market and a small port support trade with nearby settlements; tourism focuses on outdoor recreation and cultural heritage sites. The surrounding area offers hiking trails, coastal scenery, and seasonal wildlife viewing.

Fictional lore traces Louhis back to a 14th-century fishing village that expanded after a railway link reached the coast in the late 19th century. A few historic structures, such as a red-brick quay and a stone church ruin, are commonly cited in stories and lore.

The town is associated with a maritime dialect, traditional music, and seasonal festivals such as the Mulberry Night festival and the Lantern Market, which showcase crafts and regional cuisine. Since the 1990s, Louhis has appeared in several novels, role-playing campaigns, and video-game storylines as a versatile coastal setting that can stand in for northern European towns.