Malleissan

Malleissan is a fictional coastal town and commune in the northern part of the archipelago nation of Valoria in the world of Elaria. Located at the mouth of the Surin River, it combines a sheltered harbor with rolling farmland and a historic town center. Administratively, Malleissan forms the seat of the Estmer canton and serves as a regional market and cultural hub.

Founded in the medieval period around a natural harbor, Malleissan developed as a fishing and timber port. A stone fortress from the 14th century and later town walls reflect its strategic role in regional conflicts. The arrival of the railway in the 19th century spurred growth in trade and shipbuilding, though the economy remained tied to the sea and forest.

Today, Malleissan's economy centers on fisheries, seafood processing, small-scale manufacturing, and agritourism. The port handles commercial cargo and passenger ferries to nearby islets. The town maintains a municipal council and a mayor, and it retains a compact historic center with markets, a central square, and a parish church.

Malleissan hosts a yearly Estuary Festival celebrating maritime heritage, crafts, and local music. Local cuisine emphasizes fish dishes, salted cod, and rye breads. The population speaks a local dialect of Valorian, with standard Valorian used in schools and administration.

Notable figures associated with Malleissan include the 19th-century navigator Arielle D'Arlon and the contemporary writer Jonas Malleissan, though both are fictional within this setting.