Rmâne

Rmâne is the name given to a compact cultural region and its associated language in the fictional continent of Eldoria. The heartland lies in the central uplands, with the Vale of Rma to the east and the Lumen Mountains to the west. The term refers both to the geographic area and to the ethnolinguistic group that has inhabited it since antiquity.

Geography and economy: The terrain combines deciduous forests, terraced valleys, and river corridors. The climate is temperate, with warm summers and cold winters, which supports viticulture, cereals, and olive cultivation. Traditionally, inhabitants practiced small-scale farming, pastoralism, and crafts such as pottery, metalwork, and woodworking.

History: Archaeological evidence shows permanent settlements in the Bronze Age. By the medieval period the region formed a loose confederation of local lordships and towns, later integrating into a larger Eldorian state. In the modern era, Rmâne is recognized as an autonomous cultural region within the federation, with its own customary law and cultural protections.

Language: The Rmâne language (Rmânic) is a Romance tongue closely related to Romanian and Aromanian but retaining distinctive phonology and lexicon. It uses a Latin script with diacritics and shows traces of palatalization in its consonants. Bilingualism is common near administrative borders, where Rmânic interacts with neighboring languages.

Culture: Rmâne culture features seasonal festivals, traditional music with strings and wooden flutes, and a cuisine centered on grains, grapes, and dairy. Kinship ties remain strong, and oral storytelling, crafts, and artisan markets play important social roles.