Strzeli

Strzeli is a small, fictional village located in the North Veridia region of the fictional country of Veridia. It sits along the banks of the Lyria River, about 25 kilometers east of the regional capital. The landscape is a mix of farmland, woodlands, and gentle hills. The population is roughly 1,200 residents.

The name Strzeli is derived from an old Slavic root meaning to shoot or arrow, reflecting the village's historical ties to hunting and archery. In historical records, the settlement is first documented in the 14th century.

Today Strzeli's economy centers on agriculture—wheat, barley, and dairy farming—and small-scale light industry, including timber processing and cabinet making. The village hosts a weekly market and a crafts cooperative that sells locally produced wicker and pottery.

Strzeli forms part of the Eldrian municipal district, with a locally elected council and a mayor. Public services include a primary school, a volunteer fire brigade, a small clinic, and a community center.

The village maintains a modest cultural calendar, including the annual Strzeli Harvest Festival featuring traditional music, a farmers' market, and local culinary specialties such as rye bread and mushroom stew. A late medieval church, Saint Aethelred, is a focal point of the town.

Strzeli is connected by county roads to nearby towns; the nearest rail link is in a neighboring town, about 15 kilometers away. Bus services operate several times daily; the village is bike-friendly with rural lanes.