Rihmaston

Rihmaston is a fictional town and civil parish in the eastern part of Eldoria, a nation in the northern hemisphere. It lies along the banks of the Lorne River and is part of the Northgate District. The parish is centered on a historic market square and serves surrounding agricultural communities. Current estimates place the population at about 6,200 residents.

Rihmaston's settlement traces to the 12th century, with records of a manor and watermill. The name is believed to derive from Old Norse elements meaning “rear farmstead” and “stone” or “farm,” reflecting its early agricultural function. The town developed slowly through the medieval period, gaining a parish church in the 13th century and a market charter in the early modern era.

Geographically, Rihmaston sits on level to gently rolling land near marshy outskirts and the river. The climate is temperate maritime, with cool winters and mild summers. The local economy combines farming—wheat, barley, dairy—with small manufacturing and regional services. A weekly market and several workshops anchor the town.

Key landmarks include Rihmaston Manor, the 14th-century St. Cedric's Church, and the Old Weir Bridge over the Lorne. The town hosts an annual Harvest Festival and a winter lights event that draws visitors from nearby villages.

Administratively, Rihmaston is governed by a parish council within the Northgate District. It is connected by a regional road network and a line of the Eldorian rail system, with a station serving the town and surrounding communities.