Rillingens

Rillingens is a small municipality in the fictional region of Verdalia, often cited in regional atlases as a representative example of rural European towns. Located along the River Onn, it covers about 28 square kilometers and features a patchwork of farmland, woodlands, and a historic town center. As of 2023, the population is around 3,400 residents. The earliest records mention Rillingens in a 11th-century charter, and the parish church, dating to 1123, remains a central landmark.

The local economy historically depended on agriculture and forestry, later expanding to light manufacturing and regional services. Today, dairy farming, small-scale textiles, and artisanal crafts constitute the core sectors, supplemented by tourism focused on its preserved old town and riverside paths.

Governance is led by a mayor and a town council elected for four-year terms. The municipality belongs to the Verdalian prefecture and participates in inter-municipal regional councils for public services such as education, transportation, and waste management.

Culture and identity center on traditional festivities, notably the midsummer Rillingens festival with songs, dances, and a market for regional produce. Architectural character is defined by timber-framed houses, stone churches, and a network of cobbled lanes. Points of interest include the Church of Saint Lorenz, the Old Mill, and the River Walk, which connects to nearby villages.