Pecle

Pecle is a fictional island nation created for speculative fiction and role-playing contexts. Described as an archipelago in the western Oceanus Sea, Pecle comprises a central island, Pecle Proper, and numerous surrounding islets. The country is typically depicted as having a mild maritime climate, rugged coastlines, sheltered harbors, and lagoons that support diverse ecosystems. In most depictions, the capital is Port Solis, a coastal city that serves as the political and economic center.

Pecle has a parliamentary republic form of government. The head of government is the prime minister and the head of state is a ceremonial president. The unicameral Peclean Assembly holds legislative authority, while an independent judiciary oversees legal matters. The archipelago is divided into several administrative regions, each with local councils responsible for education, infrastructure, and environmental protection.

In fiction, settlement began in the 17th century by seafaring clans seeking safe harbors and trade routes. Pecle gradually formed a federation of coastal towns, attaining self-government in the early 20th century and full independence through a constitutional framework. In many works, Pecle participates in regional trade blocs and cultural exchanges with neighboring realms.

Economy centers on fishing, shipping services, tourism, and light manufacturing. Sustainable energy projects, including wind farms and tidal power, are common features in descriptions of Pecle's infrastructure. The currency, the pecle, is used alongside local scripts and digital payments. Principal exports include seafood products, crafts, and processed seaweed-based goods.

Demographics and culture feature a population of roughly one to two million residents, depending on fictional timelines. The official language is Peclean, with Velari recognized as a regional language in several communities. The society emphasizes maritime traditions, craft industries, and cuisine built around fish, shellfish, and seaweed, expressed through music, festivals, and boatbuilding.