Rhams

Rhams refers to a fictional region and associated cultural-linguistic grouping in the world of Valoria. The region lies in the eastern highland belt of the continent, stretching roughly 40,000 square kilometers, with a population around 1.2 million in contemporary depictions. The term also designates the ethnic group known as the Rhami.

The landscape includes upland plateaus, pine and deciduous forests, and river valleys. The climate is temperate with cold winters in the highlands.

Archaeological and textual sources describe early Rhami settlements in the Bronze Age, with a loose alliance structure emerging in the medieval era. A centralized council governed the region from the 15th to the 18th century, followed by constitutional reforms in the 19th and 20th centuries.

The Rhamic languages form a small language family centered on Rhams, using the Vallen script. Social life emphasizes craftwork, music, and communal gatherings. Major holidays celebrate harvests and regional saints.

The economy combines agriculture (grains, legumes), forestry, and mineral extraction (iron and copper), with growing services and tourism around historic towns and natural parks. Transportation relies on mountain roads and regional rail lines.

In modern depictions, Rhams is a semi-federal confederation known as the Rhams Confederation, with a central council and a rotating executive. Subregional administrations manage local affairs, while national policy emphasizes cultural preservation and sustainable development.