Beatan
Beatan is a fictional polity and cultural concept used in worldbuilding and speculative fiction. It refers to the Beatan people and the archipelago they inhabit.
Geography: The Beatan homeland consists of a cluster of main islands and numerous islets in a temperate
History: Beatan emerged from maritime clans in the early medieval period and later formed a loose federated
Society and culture: Beatan society emphasizes communal cooperation, seafaring skill, and oral literature. The Beatan language
Economy and infrastructure: The economy is anchored in fishing, salt production, timber, and shipbuilding, with crafts
In fiction: Beatan appears in various works of worldbuilding and role-playing settings, often exploring themes of