halfland

Halfland is a fictional realm in a high-fantasy setting, home to halflings known for their small stature and agrarian communities. The land features rolling meadows, hedgerows, and temperate climates, with Greenhollow at its core and burrowed towns scattered across the hills; other settlements include Suncrest and Mistwood.

History traces halfling settlement to clan-based farming and early trade with humans and elves. The society prioritizes self-sufficiency, hospitality, and peaceful coexistence, maintaining mutual defense pacts with neighboring realms instead of large-scale militarism.

Governance and economy: Halfland is governed by a Council of Elders drawn from leading families; leadership rotates and localities retain autonomy. The economy rests on agriculture, orchard products, dairy, and crafts such as pottery and weaving. Trade routes connect Halfland to border realms; currency is modest and often supplemented by barter.

Culture and people: Halflings prize kinship, hospitality, and practical crafts. Social life centers on feasts and harvests; education emphasizes literacy and craft. The primary language is Halfling, with Common taught in schools; religious practice centers on nature, hearth, and ancestral spirits.

Demographics and notable sites: The population is predominantly halflings, with small human and dwarf communities near borders. Notable sites include Greenhollow, Suncrest Orchard, and Mistwood Forest, as well as the Great Burrow, a network of communal tunnels. Halfland remains a peaceful, agrarian society with limited external influence.