Oreadai

Oreadai is a fictional coastal city in the Veridian archipelago, featured in a range of media from novels to video games. It sits on a natural harbor along the northern coast, with surrounding hills and a temperate climate shaped by maritime winds.

The name Oreadai is said to derive from Veridian roots meaning harbor and settlement. The city is commonly depicted in backstory as a trading port established in the 13th century, growing as a maritime entrepôt, with major fortifications and a busy quay that supported regional commerce and defense.

In the modern portrayal, Oreadai developed light industry and services while retaining a significant fishing fleet and a growing tourism sector. Population figures in sources range around 60,000 residents, reflecting a diverse urban core and a peripheral rural fringe.

Oreadai is the seat of the Veridian Marine Council and operates under a mayor-council government, with a council of twelve members. Important institutions include Oreadai University of Marine Studies, a regional hospital, and several cultural venues such as the Sea Lantern Festival and a maritime museum.

Transport links center on the historic harbor, an inland rail line along the coast, and a small regional airport located nearby. Landmarks include the Old Town district, the Brine Lighthouse, and the Oceanarium, which together underscore the city’s maritime heritage and role as a regional hub.