Larei

Larei is a coastal city-state and autonomous region on the southeastern tip of the continent of Tarynthia, facing the Lirian Sea. It functions as a compact urban hub and major maritime center.

The name Larei derives from the Lare language, where lar- denotes water and ei marks a place, effectively meaning 'water's edge'.

Covering about 180 square kilometers, Larei includes a natural harbor, a ring of hills, and a network of inlets. The climate is temperate with dry summers.

Origins lie in 12th-century fishing settlements. It grew as a trading port and joined the regional alliance of Tarynthian city-states. It achieved autonomous status in the 19th century.

As of recent estimates, the population is around 120,000. The majority are Larei people; official languages are Larei and, regionally, Tary.

The economy centers on fishing, shipbuilding, and coastal tourism. Exports include dried fish, ropes, and textiles.

Larei operates under a constitutional framework with a mayor-council government. The City Assembly enacts laws, while the Mayor serves as head of government.

Larei is known for maritime festivals, seafood cuisine, and rope- and boat-building crafts. Architectural style favors stone and timber vernacular, with canal-side promenades.

The harbor remains the economic artery, supported by a regional rail line and an international airport nearby.

See also: Tarynthia, Lirian Sea.