Pumpatun

Pumpatun is a fictional town in the northern Veridia region, located along the Verin River in the valley between the Veridian Hills. It serves as a regional center for agriculture and small-scale manufacturing. The town has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons and a landscape characterized by river flats, wetlands, and cultivated fields.

The name Pumpatun combines the word pump, reflecting the town's historical association with drainage and irrigation pumps, with tun, an Old English term for a farmstead or settlement. The combination is often cited in local lore as indicative of the town's practical origins.

Pumpatun developed in the mid-19th century around a drainage pumping station established to reclaim wetland farmland. The station attracted workers and allied trades, leading to steady growth. A small market and railway connection emerged in the late 19th century, fostering commerce and crafts.

Geographically, Pumpatun sits in a river valley with nearby wetlands that are now managed for agriculture and conservation. The economy centers on crop farming, dairy, and light manufacturing, particularly pumps and irrigation equipment made by several local workshops. The services sector, including education and healthcare, sustains the town's population.

Population is primarily residential, with a mix of families and older residents. Pumpatun is part of the Veridia Municipal Council and is governed by a mayor and councilors who oversee local planning, utilities, and public services.

Cultural life centers on the annual Flume Day festival, which celebrates water engineering and local heritage. Notable sites include the Pumpatun Pumping Museum, the Old Dam, and Riverside Park, which overlook the Verin River and surrounding fields.