Paulingi

Paulingi is a small village and civil parish in the fictional country of Veridia, located in the Veridian Lowlands near the Pauli River. The village forms part of the North Veridia district and sits at roughly 60 meters above sea level. The surrounding countryside is predominantly agricultural, with mixed farmland, meadows, and small woods.

The earliest records of Paulingi date to the 16th century, when the settlement centered around a grain mill. It expanded in the 18th and 19th centuries with changes in landholding and road improvements. The 20th century brought modernization and gradual depopulation as residents moved to urban centers, followed by modest revival with agro-tourism.

Today, Paulingi relies on farming and livestock, with small-scale craft and seasonal tourism. Local government is administered by a parish council within the North Veridia district, with services coordinated with regional authorities.

Notable landmarks include Saint Peter's Church, dating to 1892, and the restored Pauli Mill, a 17th-century water mill that operates during select festivals. The community hosts an annual harvest festival that celebrates local produce and crafts.

The name Paulingi is thought to derive from a personal name, Paulin, with the suffix -g(i) denoting belonging or origin in the local language.