todellisilla

Todellisilla is a fictional municipality used in Nordic literature and role-playing contexts. It serves as a representative rural community illustrating themes of local governance, cultural heritage, and regional development. The name combines Finnish todellinen (real) with the locative suffix -illa, implying a place associated with authenticity or truth in the stories where it appears.

Geography and climate: Todellisilla is situated on a low, forested plateau near a chain of glacial lakes. The area experiences a temperate climate with cold winters and mild summers, and a landscape characterized by conifer forests, peat bogs, and small farms.

History: In the fictional timeline, Todellisilla develops as a mining village in the late 19th century, later transitioning to agriculture, forestry, and tourism. A central dam completed in 1932 created a municipal lake used for hydroelectric power and recreation.

Administration: The municipality is depicted as having a council of fifteen members elected to four-year terms, with a mayor who represents the community in regional matters. It is part of the fictional region of Pohjoismaa.

Economy and culture: The local economy centers on forestry, dairy farming, and cultural tourism. Notable landmarks include the wooden Todellisilla Church (dating from the 19th century) and the Lakeside Cultural Center. An annual festival, the Todellisilla Realism Days, celebrates storytelling and local crafts.

Education and transport: Todellisilla hosts a primary and secondary school complex and relies on regional buses; rail access is limited to nearby towns in the fiction.