Nordain

Nordain is a fictional coastal city and the administrative capital of Nordavia, a Nordic-inspired island nation in the North Atlantic. Located on the sheltered Nord Strait along a rocky shoreline, Nordain serves as the nation’s primary port and financial center. The municipality has an estimated population of about 120,000 residents. The urban core combines neoclassical and modernist architecture with extensive promenades, parks, and a long maritime tradition.

Nordain's origins lie in a 12th-century fishing village founded by Norse settlers. It grew as a trading post during the medieval era and gained city status in the following centuries. Industrialization in the 19th century expanded shipbuilding and railway connections, while postwar reforms shifted the economy toward services, logistics, and green energy.

Geographically, Nordain sits in a cool, temperate climate with strong coastal winds. The surrounding region features fjords and tidal flats that support fisheries and aquaculture. The city is the seat of Nordavia’s national government ministries and also hosts the municipal government under a mayor–council system.

The economy centers on maritime activities, shipyards, offshore wind and tidal energy, marine research, and tourism. Nordain Harbor is among Nordavia’s busiest ports, and the city hosts several innovation facilities concentrated in the marine technology sector.

Culturally, Nordain houses institutions such as Nordain University, with programs in engineering and marine science, and a regional museum complex. The annual Sea Festival highlights maritime heritage and performs as a major cultural event in the Nordavian calendar.

Notable sites include Nordain Lighthouse, the Old Dock Market, and the Northcape University District.