Plained

Plained is a fictional town and civil parish commonly used in fantasy literature and tabletop games to illustrate a rural plains community. While details vary by work, Plained is typically portrayed as a small, agrarian locality with a long-standing sense of neighborliness and self-reliance.

In most depictions, Plained sits on a gentle plain bounded by hedgerows and a slow-flowing stream. The land is intensively farmed for grain and forage, with a few wooded copses providing cover for wildlife. The climate is temperate, with warm summers and wet winters that support diversified farming.

Narratives place Plained's origins in the early medieval period, founded around a market cross and a parish church. It expanded through centuries of enclosure and road improvements, but remained modest in size compared with nearby towns.

The local economy centers on agriculture, particularly cereals, dairy, and poultry. A century-old mill and a seasonal weekly market are common features, along with a small depot serving regional trade. The population is often portrayed as just a few thousand residents.

Administratively, Plained is governed by a parish council within a larger fictitious county. Community life centers on the church, school, and a village hall that hosts cultural events, fairs, and harvest celebrations. Local legends and dialect forms are occasionally noted by writers.