hundían

Hundían is a fictional ethnolinguistic group and the name of their homeland in the archipelago of Hundía, a coastal region in the northern seas of the continent Eldor in the world of Arelia. The term denotes both the people and their language, Hundiano. Etymology: from Old Hundian hund- meaning "shore," plus the demonym suffix -ían.

Geography: Hundía comprises three principal islands—Bruma, Lumen, and Sol—and many islets. The climate is temperate with wet winters, and the landscape favors shipbuilding and timber production. The islands form a compact, sail-faring culture with several natural harbors.

Society and government: Hundían society is organized around maritime guilds. Governance is a rotating council of ship captains aided by elected magistrates, with decisions often informed by navigational and astronomical observations. Family lineages and guild affiliations influence social status and work specialization.

Economy: The economy centers on shipbuilding, fishing, and timber. Ports serve as regional trading hubs for goods such as textiles, metals, and agricultural products from nearby lands. Craft workshops and shipyards are common in major settlements.

Language: Hundiano is a compact language with SVO word order and predominantly agglutinative morphology, featuring a rich nautical lexicon. The writing system uses a runic-inspired script called Hundar.

History: Archaeological evidence suggests settlement in the late Bronze Age. A medieval maritime confederacy united the islands, followed by periods of city-state autonomy and eventual integration into larger powers. In modern depictions, Hundía is portrayed as retaining strong maritime traditions within a larger realm.

Culture: Cultural life emphasizes navigation, astronomy, and wood carving. Festivals mark solstices and seasonal wind changes that shape seafaring routes. Notable aspects include the Code of Tides, a body of maritime law, and the enduring guild-based tradition of shipwrights.