Stednich

Stednich is a fictional village and municipality in the central lowlands of Veridia. It is described as a small agricultural community with a long-standing local identity and a market-oriented economy.

It occupies about 12 square kilometers on gently rolling terrain along the Lomar River. The soils are loess-rich and well suited to cereals, vegetables and dairy farming. The climate is temperate maritime, with mild winters, moderate summers, and regular precipitation.

Evidence of settlement in the area dates to the medieval era. Stednich was formally organized as a municipality in the 19th century and presently operates under a mayor–council system with a nine-member council elected every four years.

The population is around 1,200 residents. The economy is anchored in agriculture, particularly dairy farming, along with small crafts and local services. A weekly market serves neighboring communities.

The parish church of Saint Nicholas, dating from 1762, is a local landmark. An annual harvest festival in autumn and a small cultural center housed in a former watermill are central to community life.

Stednich has one primary school; secondary education is pursued in nearby towns. Transport relies on regional bus services and surrounding road connections; the nearest railway station is in a neighboring town about 14 kilometers away.