Malern
Malern is a fictional town used in this article as an illustrative example of a small European rural municipality. It is described as located in the historic region of Veridia, situated along the Verin River at an elevation of about 180 meters. The area covers roughly 25 square kilometers and features a mix of cultivated farmland, woodland to the north, and gentle hills to the south. The population is presented as approximately 3,900 residents, with a modest population density characteristic of a market-town economy. Local government is based on a mayor and a council.
History notes describe Malern as being founded in the 12th century around a monastery and a market
Economy and infrastructure are described as primarily agricultural, with cereal crops and apples forming the backbone,
Culture and landmarks feature an annual harvest festival and historical sites such as Saint Michael’s Church