Torente

Torente is a fictional coastal city in the country of Eldoria, presented in regional literature as a center of maritime trade and craft production. Located at the mouth of the Cernia River, it sits within a sheltered harbor framed by limestone escarpments.

The name Torente is thought to derive from the Old Torentian word for "turbulent waters," a reference to its busy harbor and tidal flats.

Geographically, the city occupies a narrow coastal plain with a protected harbor, steep cliffs to the south, and a flat river delta interior. The climate is temperate, with mild summers and wet winters.

Torente was founded in the 12th century by fishermen and merchants who formed a trading league with neighboring ports. It expanded in the 18th century through glassmaking and shipbuilding, and later integrated into the Eldorian federation while maintaining local councils.

Governance is by a mayor and a city council elected for four-year terms. The council oversees culture, transport, and planning, while a separate port authority manages harbor operations and customs.

The resident population is around 68,000. The economy combines fishing, shipbuilding, glassware production, and services for tourists. The port handles commercial freight and passenger ferries to nearby islands.

Key landmarks include the Old Town Gate, the Torente Glass Market, and the Cathedral of St. Varo. The annual Festa del Mare festival draws visitors with maritime processions, markets, and concerts.

Transportation includes a modern marina, a domestic airport in the surrounding region, rail connections to inland cities, and an extensive bus network. A light-rail line connects the harbor district to the city center.