Mudkis

Mudkis is a fictional village and municipality in the highland region of the continent of Urelia. It serves as the administrative center of the Mudkis District, with an estimated population of 3,800 people as of 2020. The settlement lies in a broad valley at about 900 meters elevation, surrounded by forested hills. The climate is temperate and relatively wet, with warm summers and cold winters.

History: The earliest records mention Mudkis in 1286. It developed as a regional market town during the late medieval period, benefiting from river trade routes. In the 18th and 19th centuries it expanded with the arrival of steam-powered mills and a small crafts industry.

Economy: The local economy centers on agriculture, dairy farming, and small-scale timber processing. In recent decades tourism and crafts have grown, emphasizing traditional textiles and woodwork.

Culture and society: The local language is Mudkan, with bilingual usage in neighboring regions. Local cuisine emphasizes millet breads, dairy products, and root vegetables. The annual Harvest Festival at the end of summer is the main cultural event, featuring folk music and markets.

Infrastructure: Mudkis is connected by a rural road network to the regional capital 40 kilometers away; public transport is limited to bus routes. The village hosts a small community hospital and a primary school; a cooperative dairy processes milk for regional markets.

Notable people: Xandra Tori, a 19th-century botanist credited with describing several alpine plant species linked to the Mudkis region.