Vauriolla

Vauriolla is a fictional town located in the temperate highlands of Nordhaven, in the country of Lyria. It is the administrative seat of the Vauriolia District and serves as a local center for government, commerce, and culture. As of 2021, the town has an estimated population of 8,500 residents.

Vauriolla sits in a sheltered valley at about 420 meters above sea level. The landscape features wooded hills to the north and open meadows to the south, with the Silver River running along the eastern edge. The climate is temperate with warm summers and cool, wet winters.

Vauriolla traces its origins to a 12th-century settlement established by northward migrants. The town grew during the medieval period and gained a railway station in 1887, which helped develop its market and craft trades. It remained modest in size through the 20th century and diversified into light manufacturing and services in the late 1900s.

Local economy centers on agriculture, forestry, and small-scale manufacturing. The town hosts a weekly market and hosts workshops for carpentry and textiles. Vauriolla is connected by the Nordhaven Regional Line railway and a national highway, though the nearest international airport lies several hours away.

Notable landmarks include the Old Town Hall with its clock tower, the Vauriolla Cathedral, and the Riverside Market. The annual Harvest Festival in September is the main local event, featuring folk music, crafts, and farm produce.

Administratively, Vauriolla is governed by a town council and a mayor. Education is provided by three primary schools and the Vauriolla College of Arts and Sciences, established in 1962.