settin

Settin is a fictional town in the region of Veridia, commonly used in novels and games as a representative example of a mid-sized rural municipality. It appears in multiple works with varying backstories, reflecting its role as a flexible setting.

Origin of the name Settin varies by text, often described as derived from a Veridian term meaning "meeting place" or "settlement," though no single canonical origin exists.

Geography places Settin on a coastal plain near the Veridian Sea, with a small river nearby. The landscape includes farms, woodlands, and a compact town center about five kilometers inland from the shore.

In fictional chronology, Settin dates to the medieval era and expands through trade routes in the early modern period. Later growth concentrates in the town center, while rural outfields supply agricultural goods and seasonal workers for nearby markets.

It is portrayed as governed by an elected town council and a mayor, with public services aligned to standard municipal structures.

Demographically, Settin is depicted as a few thousand residents with families, artisans, and service workers. Its economy combines agriculture, fishing, light manufacturing, and tourism linked to historic architecture.

Landmarks commonly include a Market Square, a lighthouse or harbor, a 19th-century town hall, and a church. Festivals such as Settin Days appear in multiple narratives.

Settin serves as a practical tool in world-building and as a study of locality in fiction, gaming materials, and critical essays.