Nobatias
Nobatias is a fictional civilization used in fantasy and speculative fiction. It is described as an archipelagic realm in the central sea of its world, comprising about a dozen principal islands with Naril as its capital. The political structure is a federation of semi-autonomous city-states; power is exercised by a High Council made up of elected captains and senior magistrates, with ceremonial duties assigned to noble houses.
Economy: based on maritime trade, shipbuilding, and fishing; exports include timber, textiles, copper wares, and spices;
Society and culture: strongly maritime culture; occupations skew toward seafaring and crafts; social life centers on
Language and writing: Nobatian language is described as agglutinative with a rich system of honorifics; writing
Geography and environment: archipelago with tropical to subtropical climate; major ports and trade winds shape navigation
History: earliest settlements in the archipelago; formed a loose confederation during the High Bronze Age in
In fiction: Nobatias appears in several novels, tabletop role-playing campaigns, and video games, often used as