Margras

Margras is a fictional region used in world-building and speculative fiction. It is imagined as a temperate maritime region situated on the northern continent of Eldoria, bordered by the Mareen Sea to the west and the Arden Highlands to the east. The landscape comprises low coastal cliffs, broad river valleys, and deciduous forests, with a climate characterized by mild summers and wet winters.

The name Margras is said to derive from a historical trade term and a word for grassland in several old dialects depicted in fictional annals. In the common timeline, Margras developed from coastal fishing villages into a loose federation of city-states during the medieval era, later consolidating into a decentralized confederation. It maintained independence through regional diplomacy and selective alliances, experiencing periods of conflict and reform before adopting a constitutional framework in the modern era.

Governance centers on a Council of Districts, with rotating presidency and strong local autonomy. The central government issues civil codes, infrastructure planning, and foreign trade policy, but most regulatory power remains with cities and counties. The capital is Valenne, a coastal city known for its stone architecture and markets.

Its economy relies on agriculture (grain, orchard crops), fisheries, and timber, supplemented by crafts and processing industries. The region participates in regional trade networks and has a modest tourism sector focused on historic towns and coastal scenery. The population is culturally diverse, with Margrish as the dominant language, multiple dialects, and a tradition of guilds in crafts.

Cultural life emphasizes guild-based craft production, maritime folklore, and seasonal festivals that celebrate harvests and nautical traditions. Notable sites include the Cliff of Nare, the Old Port of Valenne, and the Lumen Forest, though these are fictional within the Margras setting.