Krydres

Krydres is a city-state and archipelago nation in the Valara Sea, comprising seven inhabited islands and several smaller islets. The polity covers about 1,200 square kilometers and hosts roughly 120,000 residents. The capital is Krym, and other major towns include Solen and Lyris. The toponym Krydres is believed to derive from a medieval harbor term meaning “harbor of winds.”

The government operates as a constitutional monarchy with a bicameral parliament. The monarch's duties are largely ceremonial; executive power is exercised by a prime minister and cabinet chosen by the parliament. The legislature consists of an elected House of Representatives and an appointed Senate, with the prime minister serving as head of government.

Krydres has a maritime economy focused on shipbuilding, fishing, and coastal trade. The archipelago hosts one of the region's primary commercial ports, along with a growing tourism sector centered on historical towns, nature reserves, and cultural festivals. The country maintains a network of ferries and a small domestic airport system connecting the islands.

Historically, Krydres emerged as a trading post in the early medieval period, developed into a maritime republic in the late renaissance, and achieved a modern constitutional framework in the 19th century. It joined regional economic groupings in the 20th century and maintains a policy of neutrality in external conflicts while engaging in international trade and cultural exchange. Demographically, it is diverse, with a mixture of coastal communities, urban professionals, and fishing communities, and the official language is Krydrian, with minority languages on several islands.