Podsiado

Podsiado is a small municipality and village in the fictional country of Veridia, located in the northern part of the Valen Highlands along the Lumen River. The municipality covers about 42 square kilometers and has an estimated population of around 3,000 residents. It is characterized by agricultural landscapes, mixed forests, and a historic town center.

The settlement appears in records dating to the 12th century. The name Podsiado likely derives from a local dialect term meaning "edge of fields" or "between fields." The town originally formed around farming estates and small mills and later grew along trade routes that followed the river.

Podsiado lies on rolling, agriculturally productive terrain. The climate is temperate with four distinct seasons, and annual rainfall ranges around 900 to 1,100 millimeters. The economy relies on crops, dairy production, and orchards, with growing activity in tourism and agro-tourism.

The municipality is governed by a mayor and an elected council within Veridia's regional framework. Local policy emphasizes rural development and conservation. The population is predominantly Veridian, with a small mix of migrants; the community faces aging demographics and gradual rural-urban migration.

Podsiado maintains a local harvest festival, traditional music, and crafts. Notable landmarks include the Old Mill, the Podsiado Church, and the Podsiado Folklore Museum, all set within a historic stone-house district.

Podsiado is connected by regional roads; the nearest railway link and larger services are in a nearby town. A primary school serves the municipality; older students typically commute to secondary schools in neighboring communities.