Alueena

Alueena is a fictional archipelago that serves as a setting in modern fantasy literature and role-playing games. Created by multiple authors, it is depicted as a loose maritime federation whose islands vary in size and habitat. The name is used for the archipelago as a whole and for its principal city, which is also called Alueena.

The term draws on fictional Aluenic and Enaean roots within the canon, with etymologies often described as meaning wind-swept shore or horizon’s edge.

The archipelago comprises six main islands and numerous smaller islets, scattered across a warm sea. A central mountain spine runs through the largest island, producing microclimates from tropical coastal zones to cooler highlands. The region experiences a monsoon-influenced cycle with a wet season and a dry season. Velara, the capital, sits on the northern coast and serves as its principal port and administrative center.

In the fiction, Alueena developed from coastal fishing communities into a maritime confederacy known for its diplomacy and trade networks. It maintained relative autonomy within wider regional power structures and forged extensive seaborne ties with neighboring realms.

The political system is decentralized. Each island hosts its own assembly and executive council, while a central High Council in Velara coordinates inter-island matters such as defense, customs, and seaway management. The legal system blends customary law with statutes enacted by the High Council.

The economy centers on sustainable fisheries, farming on terraced highlands, timber and crafts, and growing ecotourism. Inter-island trade relies on ferries and small ships, with a market for spices, textiles, and artwork.

Alueena hosts linguistic diversity, with the Aluenic language commonly used in official contexts alongside regional dialects. Festivals celebrate sea, wind, and harvest cycles, and the cuisine emphasizes seafood, coconut, and root crops.

Alueena appears in novels and games as a maritime setting.