figliastra

Figliastra is a fictional region commonly used in Italian-language fantasy literature and tabletop role-playing games. In most depictions, it lies along a temperate coastal strip on the continent of Aurania, bordered by the Griva Range to the north and by the sea to the south. The area encompasses river valleys, rolling hills, and dense woodlands. The climate is mild with wet winters and dry summers.

In-universe history describes Figliastra as formed from a collection of maritime city-states that united under a hereditary duchy in the 12th century. The duchy practices a constitutional system in which a duke or duchess presides with a council of nobles and guild representatives. Contemporary depictions emphasize a mercantile society with a strong maritime tradition.

Economy and culture describe the region as agriculturally diverse, with vineyards, olive groves, and citrus orchards, plus timber and fish industries. Markets are centers of craft production, including pottery, glass, and metalwork. Folklore centers on stars and family lineages, with festivals marking solstices and the harvest. The educational system emphasizes navigation, seamanship, and letters.

In popular culture, Figliastra serves as a setting for novels and campaigns, with multiple authors expanding its map and legends. Its flexible, noncanonical status makes it a common backdrop for world-building exercises in fan communities.