Kuluda

Kuluda is a term used in a fictional worldbuilding context to refer to a geographic region and its culture. It is not a real place.

In the primary setting, Kuluda denotes a coastal archipelago located in the eastern seas of the continent of Lyria. The archipelago comprises five main islands and several islets, with the administrative center on Kuluda City, situated on the largest island. The region is described as having rugged coastlines, mangrove backwaters, and a tropical climate with micro-regional variation.

Demographics and language. The population is diverse, with communities identified as Kuludan descendants alongside immigrant groups. The official language is Kuludan, a synthetic language family developed for the setting, while a regional lingua franca is used for trade and governance. Religious and cultural practices draw on a blend of seafaring traditions and agrarian rites.

History. Lore places the founding of Kuluda in the early era of the setting, credited to a federation of seafarers who established a trading outpost. Over centuries, Kuluda developed as a maritime hub, navigating influences from neighboring realms and maintaining autonomous governance until merged into broader regional administrations in later narratives.

Culture and economy. The Harvest Tide festival is central to Kuludan cultural life, featuring boat parades, music, and craft markets. The economy centers on fishing, pearl farming, and small-scale tourism, with an emphasis on sustainable practices within the fictional ecosystem.