Strouhalluku

Strouhalluku is a fictional town in the Halidorn Archipelago, a setting used in fantasy literature and role-playing games. It sits on the western coast of the archipelago’s main island and faces an open sea that is known for strong tides and migratory birds. The name Strouhalluku is believed to derive from elements in the local language meaning 'harbor of the Strou' and 'high place,' though exact etymology varies in folklore.

Historically, Strouhalluku emerged as a fishing villages in the 12th century and grew into a regional port through trade with neighboring islands. It survived several storms and was rebuilt after a major hurricane in 1783. Administratively, the town is part of the Vaerian Confederation’s western district and is governed by a mayor and a council, with a tradition of town meetings.

Economy centers on fishing, boat-building, and seafood processing, with growing small-scale tourism and craft workshops. The population is around 6,500 to 7,800, with Strouhali (local residents) and Vaelian as the common languages; instruction in schools follows a bilingual system.

Notable features include the Old Lighthouse, the basalt cliffs at Cliff Point, and Market Hill, where weekly markets sell fish, rope-work, and pottery. Cultural life centers on the Festival of Lanterns in late autumn and a long-standing apprenticeship tradition in net-weaving and boat repair.

Strouhalluku is a fictional place, and its portrayal varies by author and game, but the core elements remain a coastal, culturally rich port with a resilient community.