Padkoot
Padkoot is a small town and administrative center of Padkoot District in the eastern highlands of Veridia. It sits along the Pad River, about 60 kilometers north of the regional capital. The name Padkoot is thought to derive from the Padkoot language, combining elements that roughly translate to "waterside hill." Padkoot developed around a river crossing in the medieval period and remained a rural market town for centuries. Its growth was linked to timber, quarrying, and agriculture, though the modern economy emphasizes dairy farming, small-scale crafts, and local trade.
The town is governed by a mayor and council. It has a population of about 8,400 residents,
Notable landmarks include the 12th-century Padkoot Church, the Riverside Market, and the Old Quarry Park. Transport