erlangte

Erlangte is a fictional town created for illustrative purposes in encyclopedic exercises. In the imagined setting, it lies in the temperate highlands of Veridia, about 60 kilometers north of the regional capital Velis.

The town occupies about 46 square kilometers, with the Lumen River flowing through the valley and a mosaic of meadows, forests, and small orchards.

Origin traces to a medieval settlement established in the 12th century focused on grain markets and textile crafts. It grew slowly during the early modern period and gained municipal status in 1870. The arrival of a railway branch in the late 19th century stimulated growth.

Erlangte is governed by a mayor and a town council elected every four years. The council is responsible for planning, education, and public services.

The local economy combines agriculture—dairy, barley, and apples—with small-scale manufacturing, particularly woodworking and precision crafts. In recent decades, services and tourism around the historic center have become more prominent.

As of the latest fictional census, Erlangte has about 5,400 residents. The town hosts an annual harvest festival, a public library, and a small museum dedicated to regional crafts.