kupiem

Kupiem is a fictional town and municipality in the country of Eloria, situated on the central plains near the Sander River. It serves as the administrative seat of Kupiem Commune within Velda Province.

The name Kupiem is derived from the old Elorian words kup 'bend' and iem, a toponymic suffix meaning 'place', referring to a bend in the Sander.

The settlement is traditionally dated to the 12th century, established by river traders and farmers who built a fortified bridge over the Sander. It prospered as a regional market town during the late Middle Ages and endured several floods and fires in its early centuries. In the 19th century it expanded with light textile workshops and improved roads; after world war II, it modernized public services and agriculture.

Kupiem sits at about 180-320 meters above sea level, with rolling farmland and a temperate climate. The Sander River runs along its northern edge, and several tributaries feed into irrigation canals.

As of the latest estimates, Kupiem has around 7,500 residents. The population is predominantly ethnic Elorians, with small communities of farmers and artisans. Local government is a municipal council led by a mayor, with administrative duties shared with the provincial authorities.

The economy centers on agriculture—dairy, cereals, and orchard products—and small-scale manufacturing. The town hosts a weekly market and a farmers' cooperative. Transport links include a regional railway line connecting to larger cities and a network of provincial roads; a small airfield is located nearby.

Cultural life centers on the annual Harvest Festival and a 14th-century church, St. Maurin, as well as the Old Mill and a stone bridge that spans the Sander. A local museum preserves agricultural tools and regional costumes.