Mzdan

Mzdan is a town and municipality in the central lowlands of Veridia, a fictional country. It is the administrative center of the Mzdan District, with a population of about 7,800. The town lies on the banks of the Silver River and is surrounded by farmland.

The name Mzdan is derived from the Veridian word mzda, meaning “meeting place,” reflecting the town’s historic role as a local market site and social hub.

The area has medieval origins, and a fortified gate known as the Gate of Mzdan remains as a monument. The town developed as a market settlement in the late medieval period and gained municipal status in the early modern era. It saw steady growth in the 19th and 20th centuries with the expansion of agriculture and small-scale industry.

The climate is temperate, with warm summers and cool winters. The economy is based on cereals, vegetables, orchard fruit, craft workshops, and small-scale processing. Tourism centers on the historic gate, the riverside park, and a yearly harvest festival.

Culturally, Mzdan hosts an annual harvest festival in autumn, featuring local music, crafts, and traditional cuisine. The town supports two primary schools and a municipal library, serving as an educational hub for the surrounding countryside.

Governance is provided by a municipal council of 11 members and a mayor, elected every four years. Mzdan is part of Veridia’s Central Province and collaborates with nearby municipalities on regional planning and development initiatives.