Menteand
Menteand is a fictional archipelago that appears in contemporary speculative fiction and role-playing settings. The most common portrayal places it as a chain of about 20 volcanic islands in temperate-tropical zones, separated by reefs and straits. The landscape ranges from rainforested uplands to coastal mangroves, with a central volcanic highland on the largest island. The archipelago is noted for its maritime heritage and diverse ecosystems.
In-universe, the name combines ancient maritime terms and local toponyms, with several authors offering alternative etymologies
Canon histories describe early seafarers reaching the islands around the first millennium CE, followed by trade
Society is depicted as multicultural and multilingual, with a local Menteandi language or creole alongside regional
Governance often appears as a federal or confederal system, with autonomous island councils and a central inter-island