Virtsan

Virtsan is a fictional town and municipality in Veridia, a coastal country on the northern continent of Lyria. It lies along a sheltered inlet of the Veridian Gulf, about 60 kilometers north of the capital's port region. The town has a temperate maritime climate and a landscape of shoreline cliffs, wetlands, and wooded hills.

Virtsan's origins date to a medieval ferry crossing established in the 12th century, growing into a market town by the 14th century. Its harbor facilitated fishing, timber, and trade with inland regions. The arrival of the railway in the late 19th century spurred industrial development, and the town expanded with housing and civic institutions. In the late 20th century, it adapted to tourism and services while preserving historic precincts.

Today Virtsan's economy centers on fishing, seafood processing, small-scale manufacturing, and tourism. The historic harbor district, waterfront promenade, and surrounding nature reserves draw visitors. The population is around 6,000 residents, with a mix of generational households and newcomers attracted to coastal life.

Virtsan is governed by a municipal council led by a mayor; it forms part of the Veridian regional district and participates in regional planning and environmental initiatives. Cultural life centers on the annual Tide Festival, seafood cuisine, and a weekly market. Notable landmarks include the 15th-century Saint Marek Church, the old harbor lighthouse, and a hillside fortification ruin. Transportation includes a coastal highway, a small ferry service to neighboring towns, and a regional rail link nearby.