Tikkalan

Tikkalan is a village and parish located in the Nordmark region of the fictional country of Valoria. It lies along the southern shore of Lake Tikka, and its name is derived from the Finnish word tikka, meaning woodpecker.

The area comprises mixed forests, rolling farmland, and several small streams. The terrain is hilly, with elevations around 100 to 150 meters, and the climate is temperate with cold winters and mild summers.

Tikkilan was first mentioned in 1425 in church records. It developed as an agricultural community and remained rural through the 19th and 20th centuries. Today it is part of the municipality of Nyland, with local services managed at the district level.

As of 2023, the population is around 1,800. The economy combines agriculture and forestry with small manufacturing and services, and tourism related to nature and heritage sites has grown in recent years.

The parish church, built in 1864, is a focal point of local culture. The village hosts an annual midsummer festival, a small library, and access to a nearby nature reserve and hiking trails.

Tikkalan has a local primary school and a library; secondary education is obtained in Nyland. The village is served by regional bus lines, and the nearest railway station is in Nyland; road connections link to regional capitals.