Tegijan

Tegijan is a fictional town and commune in the highland region of Veridia. It lies in the Teg valley, roughly 28 kilometers north of the regional capital, Liora. The municipality covers about 45 square kilometers and had an estimated population of 7,200 in 2023. The town sits along a small river and is surrounded by mixed farmland and deciduous forest. The climate is temperate, with warm summers and cool winters.

Tegijan traces its origins to agrarian settlements established in the 17th century. It grew as a market hub for surrounding farms and, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, developed railway and road connections linking it to larger towns. The postwar period brought industrialization in small-scale wood products and processing facilities, while agriculture remained central.

The local economy relies on agriculture (grain and dairy), light manufacturing (wood products), and services. Small-scale tourism focuses on rural landscapes, cycling routes, and the annual Harvest Festival.

The population is primarily Veridian with minority communities contributing to cultural life. The Veridian language is official, with other languages spoken in communities. The Harvest Festival features traditional music, crafts, and markets. Local cuisine includes a forest mushroom dish and a dairy-based pastry.

Notable sites include the nearby Tegijan Abbey ruins, the Market Square, and the Tegijan Museum of Rural Life. Tegijan is connected by a regional road network and a local railway line; the nearest hospital and higher education facilities are in larger towns nearby.

Tegijan is governed by an elected municipal council and a mayor, within the Veridia regional framework.