Wymagao

Wymagao is a fictional coastal city and archipelago used as a setting in speculative fiction, role-playing games, and related media. In the imagined world, it sits on a crescent of islands in the eastern sea of Valoria and functions as a major port and commercial hub.

The name Wymagao is presented in fictional linguistics as a compound from the Wymarian language, where wym- means water and -gao denotes gathering, market, or hub.

Wymagao comprises a principal urban island and several smaller islets linked by bridges and ferries. The harbor is protected by a natural reef; the climate is subtropical with distinct wet and dry seasons, influenced by monsoons.

In the lore, fisher clans established a settlement on the islands in the 9th century, evolving into a trading port by the 12th century. It passed through various regional authorities and expanded in the medieval period. In the modern era, Wymagao developed diversified services, ship repair, and tourism while retaining its maritime identity.

Population is depicted as about 80,000 residents, with a mixture of ethnic groups and languages. The municipal council, led by a mayor, governs the city within the framework of the fictional nation of Veridia.

Key sectors include fishing, seafood processing, shipbuilding and logistics, and coastal tourism. The city is known for its busy gateways, markets, and seasonal trade fairs.

Cultural life features seaside markets, seafood cuisine, and festivals such as the Lantern Festival and Sea Harvest Celebration. Notable landmarks include the Old Lighthouse, the Blue Gate, and the Lantern Market.

Wymagao has appeared in a range of novels and RPG sourcebooks as an example of a cosmopolitan port city.