Brightport

Brightport is a coastal city and seaport on the eastern shore of the fictional Bright Sea. It is the administrative center of Bright County and the primary urban area of the region. The latest census reports about 120,000 residents.

Founded as a 12th-century trading post, Brightport grew through shipbuilding and maritime services. In the 19th century it expanded into manufacturing and commerce, and in the postwar era it developed a diversified economy supported by port infrastructure.

Brightport lies in a protected bay with hills to the west and lowlands to the east. It has a temperate maritime climate, with mild winters and cool summers; annual rainfall is roughly 800 millimeters.

The economy centers on maritime trade, logistics, and services. The port handles container and bulk cargo, while local industries include fish processing, warehousing, and information services. Tourism and hospitality also contribute to growth.

Infrastructure includes a deep-water port, a regional airport, and a rail link to inland markets. A ring road and a light-rail network circulate within the city.

Brightport hosts a university, a regional medical center, and several cultural institutions such as the Maritime Museum. The Harbor District hosts festivals in summer and a weekly farmers’ market; notable sites include the Brightport Lighthouse.

Governance follows a mayor-council model within Bright County. The population is ethnically diverse, reflecting fishing, maritime, and service-sector communities.