PortBlanc

PortBlanc is a port city and commune on the northern coast of Veridia, facing the Bay of Lumen. It functions as a regional commercial hub and gateway for maritime traffic in the region. The city has an estimated population in the low hundreds of thousands and covers several square kilometers of urban and harborfront land.

Its harbor is a sheltered, deep-water estuary that supports a diversified economy. The port handles containerized cargo, bulk and breakbulk goods, and serves as a base for fishing fleets. Complementary industries include shipbuilding and repair, logistics services, warehousing, and a growing tourism sector anchored by the waterfront.

Historically, PortBlanc began as a fishing village in the medieval period and expanded as a trading post in the late Middle Ages. The town developed a major shipyard in the 19th century, and port facilities were modernized in the mid-20th century to accommodate container traffic. The city has since diversified into logistics and light manufacturing.

Port facilities include a deep-water terminal, container yard, Ro-Ro ramps, cold storage, and a central fish market. The city is connected by a national highway network and freight rail lines, with proximity to a regional airport.

PortBlanc is governed by a mayor and ten-member city council within Veridia's municipal framework. The city hosts a Maritime Academy and a university engineering campus focused on naval architecture and port management.

Landmarks include Fort PortBlanc, the Old Town with preserved 18th-century streets, and the PortLight lighthouse. The PortBlanc Maritime Museum displays regional shipbuilding history and nautical artifacts. The annual Maritime Festival, featuring parades and regattas, is a major local event.