Ulkoreunalles

Ulkoreunalles is a fictional coastal region situated along the outer edge of the Northern Sea in a world-building setting. The name blends elements drawn from Nordic and Finnic languages, roughly translating to "the edge on the outside" and implying a remote, windswept coastline.

Geography and climate: The region encompasses a chain of rocky headlands, small islets, and steep sea cliffs. The shoreline is marked by tidal pools, blowholes, and offshore stacks. The climate is cool-temperate, with frequent fog, strong westerly winds, and pronounced seasonal storms.

Biota and economy: Ulkoreunalles hosts seabird colonies, kelp forests, and reserves for gray seals. Local communities historically relied on small-boat fisheries and salt production; contemporary livelihoods include sustainable seafood, tourism focused on scenery and hiking, and lighthouse maintenance.

History and governance: In the lore of the world, the region emerged after glacial retreat in the late Holocene. It has been charted by mariners and traded in regional routes. Politically, Ulkoreunalles is administered by a regional council representing several settlements, with conservation and cultural heritage agencies overseeing protected zones.

Notable features and culture: Distinguished landmarks include a sea-stack field known as the Iron Reef and a cliff-top lighthouse. Traditional architecture favors low, stone-and-wood houses built to withstand coastal storms. The area is studied in geology and marine ecology as a case study of coastal frontier environments.