Tygerna

Tygerna is a fictional archipelago and sovereign confederation in the northern seas of the world of Eldoria. It comprises twelve principal islands and numerous islets, with varied climates from temperate coasts to volcanic interiors. The population, known as Tygerans, speak Tygeran, a language with substrate influences from neighboring trade tongues.

Geography and demography: The archipelago is scattered across a wide maritime zone, and major settlements are along the coasts. Notable harbors include Nerisport and Valmere. The terrain includes low-lying coastal plains, dense forests, and volcanic highlands, which shape local economies and cultural practices.

Political system: Tygerna operates as a constitutional confederation, governed by the Council of Isles, a deliberative body elected by island communities. The presidency rotates among the islands every two years. Law blends customary maritime codes with a written civil code. Local autonomy exists on each island, allowing island authorities to administer land, fisheries, and small-scale policing within the framework of national statutes.

Economy: Largely maritime and resource-based. Key sectors are fishing, timber, shipbuilding, and sea-based trade. The archipelago pursues renewable energy projects, particularly tidal and wind power, and supports artisanal crafts and eco-tourism as supplementary income sources.

Culture and society: Tygeran culture emphasizes oral literature, seamanship, and craftsmanship; festivals mark the sea’s cycles, and brass and porcelain crafts are noted exports. Social life centers on harbor towns, markets, and communal gatherings that celebrate shared maritime heritage.

History: The Tygerans trace their origins to seafaring clans who formed a loose alliance in antiquity. A formal maritime federation emerged in the medieval period, and the archipelago developed contemporary governance within regional networks in the modern era. Tygerna maintains ties with neighboring island cultures through regional leagues.

Tygerna has appeared in various works of fiction and role-playing games.