Malliston

Malliston is a small town and civil parish in the fictional nation of Nordvale, located along the Silver River in the northern part of the country. The town covers a compact area and serves as a local service center for surrounding farms and villages. The climate is temperate with four distinct seasons.

The name Malliston derives from the 19th-century settler Mallis, who established the first water-powered mill on the Silver River. The town formed around the mill, with growth tied to grain production, timber, and trade. A railway line arrived in the late 19th century, boosting commerce, though parts of the line were closed in the mid-20th century.

Malliston spans roughly 22 square kilometers of riverine lowland and surrounding woodland. Agriculture remains prominent, including dairy and crops; small manufacturing and professional services have grown in recent decades. Tourism centers on the historic mill, landscape trails, and river access.

The town is governed by a mayor and a six-member town council, within the Nordvale regional framework. As of the latest counts, Malliston has about 5,200 residents, with a median age in the late 30s and a mix of families and older households.

The town hosts two primary schools and a combined secondary school. Local culture features an annual harvest festival and weekly markets. Notable sites include Malliston Mill, Riverfront Park, and the Old Library.