Neralis

Neralis is a name used in speculative fiction to denote a fictional planet or planetary setting. It does not refer to any real place. In various works, Neralis is described as a habitable world in a distant star system, sometimes with a network of colonies and trade routes. The geography and climate are depicted with a range of environments, including temperate plains, jungles, deserts, and coastal regions, though the specifics vary by author. The planet’s atmosphere is typically portrayed as breathable for humans, occasionally with regional environmental challenges.

Society on Neralis is portrayed with wide thematic variation. Some depictions present centralized governments or federations, while others emphasize city-states, nomadic cultures, or corporate-dominated enclaves. Technologies range from early spacefaring capabilities to advanced, near-future or far-future systems. The setting often serves as a backdrop for exploration, diplomacy, resource competition, and frontier narratives, with stories exploring cultural exchange, conflict, and governance under frontier pressures.

In media and games, Neralis appears across multiple independent works, and there is no single canonical depiction. Details such as maps, history, and political boundaries differ between authors or game masters. This has made Neralis a versatile backdrop for worldbuilding and storytelling rather than a single, unified universe.

Origin of the name is typically as a constructed toponym used to evoke an exotic, science-fiction setting. As such, it has no established etymology outside fictional usage. Related terms include fictional planets and worldbuilding contexts.