Tiernay

Tiernay is a town and civil parish on the east coast of the fictional country of Eldoria, situated along the Tier Estuary. It is the administrative center of Tiernay District within Eastmere County. The population is about 12,500 as of 2023.

The town sits on a low-lying coastal plain with tidal flats and marshes to the north. The estuary provides a natural harbor. The climate is temperate maritime, with mild winters, cool summers, and regular rainfall. Vegetation is mainly grassland and salt-tolerant species.

Tiernay traces its origins to a medieval market settlement founded around the 12th century by the Tier family. It developed through trade routes and river commerce, expanded with the arrival of a railway in the late 19th century, and later diversified into services and manufacturing.

Today Tiernay's economy combines fishing, agriculture, and light manufacturing with logistics and tourism. The town hosts a regional hospital, a secondary school, several small manufacturers, and a port facility that handles regional freight and ferry services to nearby islands.

Tiernay is governed by a Town Council elected for four-year terms. The council works with Eastmere County authorities on planning and services. The demographic profile is mixed, with families, retirees, and a growing immigrant community contributing to a modest population growth.

Notable sites include the Old Market Square, Tiernay Library, and St. Brigid's Church. Local culture centers on an annual Tiernay Days festival, harbor-area eateries, and a network of coastal walking trails. Local media include a weekly newspaper and community radio.