Kestori

Kestori is a fictional nation created for fantasy literature and role-playing games. It is depicted as a temperate, mountainous country with dense forests and several navigable rivers. The capital is Ardenton, and the population is described as a mosaic of communities sharing a common Kestori identity.

The official language is Kestori, with minority languages such as Valari spoken in border regions. Kestori operates under a constitutional framework with a ceremonial monarch and a democratically elected parliament. Executive power resides with a prime minister or equivalent, while the monarch’s role is largely symbolic.

The inland terrain features the Frostspire Range and fertile river valleys, and the climate is cool temperate with distinct seasons. The economy centers on agriculture (barley and rye), forestry, crafts, and tourism focused on castles, ruins, and scenic landscapes.

Archaeological remains indicate Bronze Age settlement. In the medieval period, rival lordships united to form a highland realm. The modern state emerges in the early modern era, with reforms and the establishment of a representative assembly within a regional federation.

Kestori culture emphasizes storytelling, weaving, and music. Cuisine includes smoked trout and rye bread. Major holidays include Midsummer and winter nights, celebrated regionally with local customs and markets.

Notable landmarks in the lore include Castle Durnhall and the Silver Bridge. See also: Kestori language; Kestori folklore.