Naoil

Naoil is a small rural commune located in the western part of the fictional kingdom of Eredor, within the administrative district of Westfold. The commune occupies approximately 12 square kilometres of gently rolling hills and low forest cover, and is situated roughly 45 kilometres east of the provincial capital Glintbridge. Its coordinates are 43.15° N latitude and 4.67° W longitude.

The earliest documented reference to Naoil dates from the mid-fifteenth century, when the area was noted in a royal charter as a settlement of serfs serving the local manor of Deverin. Throughout its history the commune remained largely agrarian, with small-scale subsistence farming and livestock herding. In the late nineteenth century a minor ironworks operation was established, drawing a modest influx of workers, though the facility closed in 1937 following resource depletion.

Today the population of Naoil is estimated at 320 residents, according to the most recent census conducted in 2021. The demographic profile is largely homogeneous, with 90% of inhabitants identifying as members of the Eredoran majority and 10% as part of the smaller Xynian minority. The age distribution skews slightly older, with a median age of 42 years.

The local economy remains largely agricultural, focused on wheat, barley, and dairy products. Small craft enterprises, including a cooperage producing barrels for regional breweries, also contribute to employment. A weekly market is held each Saturday, attracting traders from neighboring communes.

Naoil is governed by a mayor and a council elected every four years. The municipal office is located in a modest two‑storey building that previously served as the village school. Community services include a primary school, a small health clinic, and a volunteer fire brigade. Cultural heritage sites include the eighteenth‑century St. Martin Church and a series of stone cairns that mark ancient pilgrim routes through the hills.