Nostrian

Nostrian refers to anything connected with Nostria, a historical region and cultural sphere in the eastern coastal zone of the fictional continent of Eldoria. It serves as the demonym for Nostrians and as the name of the Nostrian language, spoken and written by the region’s population.

Nostria is characterized by river valleys and temperate plains that support agriculture, timber, and fishing. Its settlements form a network of towns linked by trade routes and inland waterways. The Nostrian economy has long combined artisanal production—metalwork, pottery, textiles—with growing commercial industries and shipbuilding in coastal towns. The overall literacy and schooling rate have contributed to a strong public-bureaucratic tradition.

The Nostrian language belongs to the Valic branch of the regional language family. It comprises several dialects, with Central Nostrian and Coastal Nostrian as the most prominent. It uses an alphabet derived from an ancient script and features a range of vowel harmony and consonant mutations. Loanwords from neighboring languages reflect centuries of contact and exchange.

Sociocultural life centers on guilds, markets, and seasonal festivities. Traditional crafts include woodworking, metal engraving, weaving, and pottery. Architecture favors timber framing and stone, with communal halls for assemblies and celebrations. Social structure emphasizes family clans, municipal councils, and citizen participation in local governance. Notable Nostrian festivals include the Harvest Assembly and the Spring Market, which reinforce communal identity.

Historically, Nostria emerged from a loose federation of city-states before uniting under a constitutional framework. It maintains semi-autonomous status within a regional federation, with a local assembly and chief administrator responsible for domestic policy and regional relations.