Táptalala

Táptalala is a fictional coastal town in the archipelago of Seleria. Located on the western shore of the main island, it fronts the Selerian Sea and forms part of the coastal municipalities of the federation.

The town covers about 12 square kilometers and had a population of roughly 7,800 in 2023.

Táptalala originated as a fishing village in the late medieval period, growing around a natural harbor. It expanded in the 19th century with maritime trade and canneries before becoming part of the Selerian federation in the early 20th.

Its economy centers on fishing, aquaculture, seafood processing, and tourism, complemented by small-scale crafts and services for residents and visitors.

The local language is Selerian, with a distinctive coastal dialect. The town hosts the annual Festival of the Tide and is known for simple coastal cuisine and ropework crafts.

Táptalala has a modest port with regular ferries to neighboring islands, a network of rural roads, and a small airstrip used for charter flights.

Local government consists of a mayor and a nine-member town council elected for four-year terms; the municipality participates in intermunicipal councils within the Selerian federation.

Notable sites include Lumen Point Lighthouse, the 19th-century town hall, St. Marin Church, and the open-air Market Square.

Notable residents have included regional fishermen and, in contemporary times, a writer who documents coastal life.