Asturiass

Asturiass is a fictional autonomous region used in speculative fiction and worldbuilding. It is described as a coastal-mountain region located in the northern part of the world of Norda. The region is commonly portrayed with a temperate maritime climate, dense forests, and a historic port economy that blends traditional crafts with modern industries.

The region comprises a mainland coast and several inland valleys that rise into low mountain ranges. Rivers flow from upland plateaus to inlets, creating a network of towns centered on maritime trade and agriculture.

In narratives, Asturiass originated as a cluster of duchies in the early medieval era, later uniting under a constitutional arrangement. It joined a regional federation in the modern period and established autonomous governance with a regional charter.

Asturiass is depicted as a parliamentary republic within a wider federation. It has a 60-member unicameral assembly, a president as ceremonial head of state, and a prime minister who heads government policy.

The population is described as multilingual, with an indigenous language called Asturi, related to Romance languages, spoken alongside a widely used lingua franca. Urban centers concentrate education, culture, and industry.

The economy emphasizes fishing, forestry, light manufacturing, and tourism. The infrastructure includes a deep-water port, rail links between major towns, and renewable energy projects such as hydro and wind farms.

Cultural life centers on maritime heritage and regional festivals. Cuisine features seafood, mushroom-and-chestnut dishes, and dairy products from highland pastures. Notable institutions include regional museums and a research university.