Stielen

Stielen is a town and municipality in the fictional country of Veridia, located in the Lysar Valley in the central highlands. The municipality covers an area of about 42 square kilometers and sits at roughly 60 meters above sea level. The population is around 3,500 residents, making it a small rural community. The local economy relies on agriculture, particularly dairy farming and crop production, complemented by small-scale manufacturing and tourism centered on historic sites.

Stielen developed along the Stiel River, with the surrounding landscape characterized by mixed forests and agricultural plains. The climate is temperate oceanic, with mild summers and cool winters, influenced by prevailing westerly winds.

Stielen is first mentioned in late medieval records from the 12th century. The parish church, built around 1185, remains a landmark. The town received a municipal charter in the 14th century. In the 19th and 20th centuries, railway and road connections improved, spurring modest growth. In recent decades, Stielen has focused on preserving agricultural heritage while expanding local services.

Administratively, Stielen is governed by a mayor and a municipal council. It is part of Veridia's Lysar County and is connected by a regional road network and a local railway stop. The town hosts primary education facilities and a secondary school in nearby towns; healthcare services are provided by a regional hospital in the county seat.

Cultural life centers on the annual harvest festival, local crafts, and the church-centered calendar. Notable sites include the Romanesque parish church and the old town square.