Obecn

Obecn is a small municipality and local administrative unit in the central highlands of Veridia, a fictional nation. The municipality covers about 12 square kilometers and sits at roughly 420 meters above sea level. The Obecn River runs through the valley, historically powering mills and supporting agriculture. The surrounding landscape is a mix of arable fields, mixed forests, and rolling hills, with a temperate upland climate.

The settlement traces its origins to the 12th century, with parish records and feudal estates appearing in medieval charters. Obecn gained municipality status in the 19th century during nationwide reforms and developed as an agricultural market town. The 20th century brought irrigation improvements, small-scale manufacturing, and better road connections to larger towns.

Administratively, Obecn is governed by a mayor and a nine-member council elected for four-year terms. The council sets local policy on planning, schools, and communal services, while day-to-day administration is led by a town clerk through appointed department heads.

As of the latest illustrative data, the population is around 2,350. The local economy remains rooted in agriculture and small enterprises, with growing segments in crafts and tourism anchored by the historic center and the riverside trail.

Cultural heritage centers on the 16th-century Saint Lucia Church, a traditional market square, and a restored mills district. The name Obecn is believed to derive from an old local term meaning hill, though the etymology is uncertain in this fictional setting.