Tarnia

Tarnia is a fictional city-state on the eastern coast of the continent of Elaria, commonly depicted in fantasy literature and role-playing settings. It is portrayed as a coastal trading hub with a long maritime tradition and a compact, highly urbanized core.

Geographically, Tarnia features a natural harbor surrounded by limestone cliffs and a river system that reaches inland districts. The climate is temperate, with mild winters and dry summers, supporting commercial shipping, fishing, and agricultural production in nearby hinterlands.

History traces a medieval market town that grew under an evolving council-based governance. Tarnia attained de facto independence in the 14th century, adopted a written constitution in the 18th century, and developed into a parliamentary republic with a separation of ceremonial and executive authority.

Government is organized as a parliamentary republic. A ceremonial president acts as head of state, while a prime minister leads the government. The unicameral National Assembly, comprising about 120 members, is elected in multi-member districts every four years, and coalitions typically form the administration.

Economy centers on port operations, finance, light manufacturing, and tourism. White Harbor is the principal seaport, with an international airport and rail links. The population is about two million, mostly Tarnians with Korsan and Nivish minorities. Tarnian is the official language; religion is free and education is publicly funded. Notable sites include the Grand Library and the Emerald Fortress, and maritime festivals reflect the city’s heritage.