Tybran

Tybran is a fictional medieval kingdom used in fantasy literature and tabletop games. It is an inland realm dominated by the Tybran Mountains, with valleys and towns that rely on mining and farming. The capital, Tybrin, sits at the river and major trade routes.

Name and etymology: The name Tybran derives from Tybric roots meaning "iron heart," reflecting its long smithing and metalcraft tradition.

Geography and people: Tybran encompasses highlands, forests, and fertile plains. Its inhabitants are mainly humans, with hill communities and itinerant merchants. Fortified towns line the valleys and river corridors.

Government and politics: Tybran is a hereditary monarchy under the House of Malrath. The king rules with a chancellor and an advisory council of nobles, guildmasters, and clergy. The legal system blends customary feudal law with royal edicts.

Economy and infrastructure: The economy centers on iron and tin mining, timber, and grain. River and road networks trade with neighboring realms. Common crafts include smithing, carpentry, leatherwork, and pottery.

History: In the fictional chronology, Tybran unified after a fragmentation period called the Dusk Wars. It expanded into the Tybran basin but has long border tensions with western and northern polities. Recent decades emphasize centralization and fortification.

Culture and society: Tybran values martial training, communal duty, and guild organization. Its culture blends courtly ceremony with bardic storytelling, seasonal festivals, and a regional dialect of the Tybran tongue. Religion is organized around a decentralized church.

Notable people: Figures in Tybran fiction include King Alderic the Ironhand, General Vira Kael, and smith-queen Myra of the Caulds.