Lungara

Lungara is a fictional archipelago used as a setting in speculative fiction and tabletop role-playing games. In the imagined world, Lungara lies in a temperate sea to the southwest of the main continent, comprising about a dozen inhabited islands and numerous islets. The islands range from volcanic highlands to floodplains and mangrove coasts, creating diverse ecosystems. The climate is maritime subtropical, with warm summers and mild winters and a season of heavy rainfall.

The archipelago’s governance is depicted across different works as a loose confederation of island communities, traditionally ruled by a council of captains and heralds, with local chiefs on the larger islands. The economy centers on fisheries, pearl and salt production, timber, and trade among the islands. Cultural life emphasizes seafaring, craftwork, and family-based clans; several languages or creoles are depicted as reflecting a history of migration and exchange.

Etymology within the fiction suggests the name Lungara derives from an ancient word meaning shore or wind in a historical language of the setting. The geography and political structure of Lungara are frequently used to explore themes of autonomy, alliance, and environmental change.

As a fictional construct, details vary by author and medium, and readers should consult the specific work for canonical information.