Romnus

Romnus is a fictional planet in a science fiction setting created for world-building and storytelling. It lies in the outer reaches of the Nebular Expanse, orbiting a dim red dwarf named Lethos. The planet is dominated by oceanic environments and a scattered archipelago network.

Surface is largely water, with about 78 percent ocean coverage. Land areas are mainly coral archipelagoes, volcanic islands, and freshwater basins. The equatorial belt hosts the largest archipelago and the region experiences strong tidal currents that shape coastal communities.

Romnus was first charted by the starship Ardent in 2237. Early explorers established coastal settlements on Ethara and Sular islands and opened trade routes across the archipelago. The Great Pact of 2252 formed the Romnian Confederation, a loose federation of autonomous states.

The Confederation is a council-based polity in which delegates from member states vote on regional policies. A rotating chair serves as head of government, while a ceremonial figurehead known as the High Tide presides over inter-state ceremonies.

Economy emphasizes sustainable fisheries, seaweed farming, tidal energy, and robotics for offshore tasks. Ethara Harbor functions as the commercial hub, hosting research institutes and shipyards that support inter-archipelago trade and environmental monitoring.

Romnian culture centers maritime skills and ecological stewardship. The official language is Romnan, with regional dialects such as Vaylin and Kesh. Annual festivals include the Tidal Harvest and Night of Lanterns, celebrating lunar cycles and seafaring heritage.

Notable geographic features include the Glass Reef, a vast underwater network of silica-like columns, and the Azure Gate, a sheltered strait that serves as a major shipping corridor.