alamhulgad

Alamhulgad is a region, people, and language in the fictional continent of Eldoria. The Alamhulgadi inhabit a rugged highland belt along the central spine of the realm, and their language, Alamhulgadic, forms a distinct branch within the northern Eldoric group. The term designates both territory and community.

Etymology is uncertain. Most scholars link the name to ancient roots referring to stone and height, reflecting the landscape. In modern usage, Alamhulgad is often rendered as "high-stone lands" in translation.

Geographically, it covers a highland plateau with elevations from roughly 900 to 3,200 meters. The terrain includes conifer forests, alpine meadows, and fast-flowing streams. Key resources are timber, minerals, and pasture; tourism is growing in protected areas.

Historically, records begin in the 10th century with semi-autonomous chieftaincies that formed loose alliances. In the medieval era a regional council governed common affairs. In the modern era, Alamhulgad became an autonomous region within the Eldorian Union.

Society centers on extended clans and skilled craft traditions in woodwork, metalwork, and masonry. Oral literature and seasonal rituals remain important, alongside national schooling and media. The religious landscape blends nature-centered beliefs with established faiths through syncretic practices.

Administratively, Alamhulgad is a self-governing oblast with a regional assembly and a governor. The economy combines resource extraction, agriculture, and growing tourism. Infrastructure is improving, with roads and hydroelectric projects linking communities to larger markets, while conservation programs protect highland habitats.