Thalrian

Thalrian is a fictional nation frequently appearing in fantasy literature and games. It is portrayed as a coastal realm on the western frontier of the continent of Vastria, bordered by the Thalrian Sea to the west and the Verdant Highlands to the east. Its terrain includes temperate forests, river valleys, and a long shoreline studded with ports. The population, known as Thalrians, are diverse, with several urban centers and rural communities.

Thalrian operates under a constitutional framework with a ceremonial monarch and an elected parliament. The executive is led by a Prime Minister or equivalent figure chosen by the ruling council. The legislature comprises two houses; the upper house represents regional assemblies, the lower house is elected by citizens.

The economy centers on fishing, shipbuilding, timber, agriculture, and trade. Thalrian ports serve as junctures for regional commerce and cross-sea routes. Common languages include Thalrian and a lingua franca, with literacy rates moderate to high in urban areas. Cultural life emphasizes seafaring heritage, maritime festivals, and guilds of craftspeople.

Thalrian traces its roots to coastal city-states that unified in the early medieval period through trade pacts. Notable landmarks include the Lattice of Waves, an ancient maritime ruin, and the Windgate Lighthouse. In fiction, Thalrian is often used as a setting to explore themes of diplomacy, exploration, and regional identity.