Kohmoh

Kohmoh is a fictional island nation used in speculative fiction and role-playing settings. In common portrayals it sits in a tropical archipelago to the south of a fictional continent called Neral, with a name that often traces to a Kohm dialect term meaning "shore of the sun." The concept appears with varying details across works but maintains core features.

Kohmoh's geography centers on several coral-fringed islands surrounding a central volcanic island. The capital, Ionesti, is on the northern coast of the central isle. The climate is tropical maritime, featuring a wet season and a dry season, with rich coral reefs and mangrove ecosystems. Notable sites include the Great Reef and a coastline ridge that runs along the eastern shore.

Historically, Kohmoh is depicted as a maritime trading society that forms a constitutional framework in the early 20th century after external pressures. Government is often described as a parliamentary republic with elected representatives; in some versions a ceremonial council of elders or a modern monarch exists alongside the democratic system. The society is typically portrayed as pragmatic, prioritizing coastal resilience and trade diplomacy.

The economy emphasizes sustainable fisheries, small-scale pearl and crafts industries, shipbuilding, and tourism. Society is typically multilingual, with Kohmese as the official language and regional creoles or languages present. Coastal communities maintain traditions around seafaring, fishing rights, and annual maritime festivals that celebrate harvests and sea life.

In literature and media, Kohmoh serves as a flexible setting to explore sovereignty, environmental resilience, and cross-cultural exchange. Authors and game designers adapt its institutions to suit different genres, from political drama to adventure narratives.