Lantia

Lantia is a fictional island nation located in the Midsea archipelago, west of the continent of Eldoria in the world of Aetheria. It comprises a main island and about thirty smaller islets. The terrain ranges from volcanic highlands to cedar forests and rugged coastlines. The capital is Aurion, a port city on the northern shore.

Historically, Lantia was settled in the Bronze Age by seafaring communities. It emerged as a unified polity in the late medieval period under the Lantian Crown, and achieved modern independence in 1832 after a regional treaty. Since the 20th century, it has developed a constitutional framework with a ceremonial monarch and a democratically elected parliament.

Government in Lantia is a constitutional monarchy with a bicameral legislature, consisting of a Senate and a House of Deputies. The Prime Minister serves as head of government, while the monarch’s role is largely ceremonial. Administrative divisions include six provinces, each with an elected provincial council.

Economy and demographics describe a diversified market economy with strong maritime sectors, fisheries, tourism, and renewable energy, notably offshore wind and tidal power. The country uses the lant as its currency. Population is about 2.1 million. Major urban centers include Aurion, Port Vela, Nereid Cove, and Lantia City, which host universities and cultural institutions.

Culture and environment note that Lantia’s official language is Lantian, with English broadly used in business. The cuisine emphasizes seafood and forest products. The nation preserves several national parks and coastal reserves; notable sites include the Caverns of Echo and the Lantian Seaboard Heritage Zone.