Aeldorian

Aeldorian is a term used to describe the people of Aeldoria, a fictional realm in fantasy settings. It denotes the ethnic group, their language, and facets of their culture and society. The Aeldorians traditionally inhabit river valleys and coastal basins, where they built fortified towns linked by trade routes and maritime networks.

Historically, Aeldorian polities formed from rival city-states along the Silver River. Over time they coalesced into the Aeldor Confederation, and later into a centralized state under the Council of Nine. Their archives note cycles of expansion, reform, and periods of external pressure from neighboring realms.

Aeldorian society blends aristocratic lineages with urban guild life. Rural estates are owned by noble families, while merchants, artisans, and scholars dominate city economies. Guilds regulate craft production, taxation, and guild-hall governance. Civic life centers on market towns, temples, and academies.

The Aeldorian language comprises Old Aeldorian and its modern dialects, with inflection and a robust oral tradition. It is written in a runic script for monumental inscriptions and a cursive script for records and correspondence. Aeldorian literature emphasizes epic chronicles, genealogies, and hymns; religious and secular art flourish in public spaces.

In contemporary fantasy literature, films, and games, Aeldorian communities are portrayed as sophisticated urban civilizations with rival factions and diplomatic networks. The term remains a shorthand for anything related to Aeldoria's heritage, art, or philosophy.