fraasia

Fraasia is a fictional nation in the fantasy setting of Ardentis, commonly featured in the Fraasia Chronicles. Located on the temperate eastern coast of the continent Therin, it extends from the Sable Sea inland through the Fraasian Highlands. The capital is Lyrion, a walled city on the Silver River; other major ports include Valenport and Sable Wharf.

The name Fraasia is said to derive from the legendary founder Fraas, a bard who reportedly brokered peace among rival clans. The term came to denote the land itself.

Fraasia comprises coastal plains, oak forests, and highland foothills. The climate is temperate with wet winters and warm summers. The Silver River provides irrigation and trade routes.

In medieval times Fraasia consisted of competing city-states. The Fraasian Union emerged through a series of treaties, forming a constitutional framework that evolved into a parliamentary republic in the modern era.

Fraasia is a parliamentary republic. The president is ceremonial head of state; the prime minister leads government policy. The legislature is bicameral, with a Senate and an Assembly. The judiciary operates independently.

The economy is diversified, with glassmaking, textiles, and wine production as notable sectors. Agriculture focuses on olives, grapes, and cereals. Cultural life emphasizes crafts, music, and regional festivals such as the Harvest Moon. The official language is Fraasian, with regional dialects.

Notable features include flora such as the Fraasian iris and silver oak; fauna such as the tawny deer and azure heron. Notable cities beyond the capital include Valenport and Dovare. Fraasia also appears in literature and role-playing games set in the world of Ardentis.