Tuolle

Tuolle is a small rural commune in the fictional nation of Nordalia. It lies in the Tuolle Valley, bordered by the Pelin Forest to the north and the Sable Hills to the south. The Tuolle River runs through the valley, draining into the broader Lyria watershed. The climate is temperate, with cold winters and warm summers, supporting cereal farming, vineyards and forestry.

The earliest records date from the 12th century, when a defensive fortress controlled valley passage. The settlement grew around the castle and a parish church. The arrival of a regional railway in the 19th century linked Tuolle to larger towns and spurred artisanal crafts.

Administratively, Tuolle has a mayor and a 12-member municipal council. It belongs to the Nordalia regional district and collaborates with neighboring communes on infrastructure, education and cultural programs. As of 2023, the population is about 1,700 residents, primarily Nordalian speakers with a local dialect, and a minority of commuters who work in nearby towns.

The local economy combines farming, small-scale wineries, and timber from nearby forests, with a growing tourist sector centered on historical sites and rural hospitality. Landmarks include the parish church of Saint Lucius, the ruins of the medieval fortress, and a 19th-century windmill that houses a small museum.

The name Tuolle is believed to derive from a medieval form meaning valley settlement, with attestations in variants such as Toulle and Toulian found in historical records.