Panges

Panges is a fictional archipelago used as a setting in speculative fiction and tabletop role-playing games. The term refers to a chain of tropical islands located in the eastern seas of an imagined continent, with the exact geography varying by author or edition. In most renderings, Panges comprises several major islands and numerous smaller islets connected by reef channels and shallow straits.

Geography and environment

The archipelago features a mix of volcanic highlands, limestone plateaus, mangrove coastlines, and coral reefs. The climate is maritime tropical, with a pronounced monsoon season and rich marine biodiversity. Coastal zones are characterized by sheltered bays and reef lagoons that historically facilitated anchorage for trade fleets.

History and governance

Pangean history is portrayed through a tapestry of city-states and chiefdoms that engaged in maritime trade, craft production, and exchange with inland kingdoms. In many narratives, these communities united briefly under councils or federations to manage sea lanes and collective defense, while local governance remained decentralized. The capital or central seat of authority, when depicted, varies by edition and may be called Tidehall, Neris, or Xaari.

Culture and economy

Pangean society often centers on seamanship, guild networks, and oral literature. Common linguistic elements include a reconstructed Pangean root language with regional dialects. Economic activity emphasizes fishing, salt production, coastal crafts, and trade goods such as timber, spices, and pearls. In game settings, Panges can host merchant republics, pirate factions, or scholarly enclaves dedicated to navigation and archaeology.