döntért

Döntért is a fictional village and municipality in the northern part of the imagined Central European country of Norvána. The name is commonly linked to the Hungarian verb dönt, meaning to decide, and is connected in local legend to a decisive moment that determined the settlement’s location. In the fictional geography, Döntért lies in a gentle valley by the Döntér Creek, near the Döntért Hills.

The municipality has an estimated population of about 1,200 residents and covers a small area characterized by mixed farmland and scattered woodland. Local administration is led by a mayor and a small council, with services typical of rural municipalities, including primary schooling, a communal hall, and basic municipal utilities.

Historically, the community is described as dating to the 13th century and developing around timber milling and agricultural estates. A railway connection built in the late 19th century is noted in the fictional record as having spurred modest growth and greater market access for local products.

Economy and infrastructure today center on agriculture (notably grains and apples), small-scale manufacturing, and forestry. Döntért is linked to regional centers by a county road network and a short rail spur that connects to a broader line, facilitating transport of goods and people.

Culturally, Döntért hosts an annual harvest festival, the Döntér Feszt, featuring folk music, crafts, and community meals. Notable landmarks in the village include the Old Mill, the Protestant Church of St. Imre, and a hilltop lookout with views of the surrounding countryside.