Zeridia

Zeridia is a fictional nation commonly featured in fantasy literature and role-playing games. It is situated on the eastern coast of the Zehrin Sea, with the Halor Range forming its northern frontier and the River Lysa marking its southern boundary. The terrain includes coastal plains, deciduous forests, and a central plateau, supporting diverse agriculture and resource extraction. The population is ethnically diverse, and Zeridic serves as the lingua franca in official and commercial life.

In the setting's lore, Zeridia traces its origins to mutual defense leagues formed in the early medieval era, consolidating into a kingdom in the ninth century of the Zeridian calendar. It transformed into a constitutional republic after a reformist movement in the mid-19th century, embracing liberal economic policies and regional autonomy. It has since maintained intensive trade relations with neighboring realms.

Zeridia operates as a constitutional republic. The executive branch is headed by a president and a prime minister, who lead the cabinet. Legislative authority rests in the Assembly, elected through proportional representation. A judiciary is independent, and subnational units exercise devolved powers in line with the constitution.

The Zeridian economy is diversified, with agriculture (grapevines, olives, saffron), fishing, mining (tin, copper), and light manufacturing. Services, finance, and tourism form growing sectors. Education is universal, and civil liberties are protected by law, with multiethnic communities contributing to national culture.

The official language is Zeridic, with regional languages acknowledged in education and media. Cultural life centers on markets, festivals, and crafts, including pottery, textiles, and music. Notable landmarks include coastal ports, ancient fortifications, and hilltop sanctuaries.