Talandra

Talandra is a fictional nation commonly featured in fantasy literature and tabletop role-playing games. In most renderings it lies on the eastern coast of the imagined continent of Valara, with a varied landscape that ranges from temperate coastal plains to forested highlands and the foothills of the Karath Mountains. The realm is typically portrayed as a maritime society with regional diversity and a long history of alliances.

Its borders are described as open to the sea to the west and bounded by the Karath range to the north and the Ardent Marsh to the south, with internal provinces linked by rivers and a network of fortified towns.

Talandra developed as a loose confederation of coastal city-states that gradually centralized into a monarchy. Key eras include a maritime empire phase, disputed borders with northern polities, and a modern period of reform and economic integration.

Politically, Talandra is depicted as a constitutional monarchy with a bicameral parliament. Executive power resides in a prime minister and cabinet elected from the Assembly of Provinces, while a ceremonial monarch serves as head of state. The capital is the coastal city of Virelin.

Its economy centers on fishing, timber, mining (iron and tin), and maritime trade. Ports along the southern coast connect Talandra to distant markets, supported by a riverine system and caravan routes. The currency is the tal.

Languages include Talandric and a form of Common used in administration and trade. The population is diverse, with coastal and highland communities contributing to a plural religious landscape—from ancestor worship to nature-based cults.

Notable sites referenced in sources include the harbor city of Seabreak, the mountain fortress of Karath Hold, and the Luminous Gate near Virelin.