jatkumoon

Jatkumoon is a fictional archipelago featured in contemporary fantasy literature and role-playing games. It serves as a maritime setting with diverse environments and a distinctive lunar-themed culture.

The archipelago comprises six major islands and numerous islets, stretching across several hundred kilometers. Coasts range from mangrove coves in the south to basalt cliffs in the west, while interior plateaus rise above salt flats. The climate is maritime subtropical, with seasonal rainfall and rich marine biodiversity, including endemic birds and reef species.

The name Jatkumoon derives in the fiction from elements in the imagined Jatku language and the recurring moon motif that appears in local folklore and calendars.

In many narratives, Jatkumoon was settled by seafaring communities and grew as a trading hub between mainland societies. Myths recount the Night of the Moon Gate, a celestial event that supposedly opened a hidden harbor. Political structures vary by work, ranging from autonomous island councils to a loose federation under a shared maritime code.

Societal life emphasizes seamanship, coastal crafts, and lunar rites. The Jatkum language features nautical terminology and multiple dialects across islands. Festivals tied to tides and lunar phases include lantern processions, net-weaving ceremonies, and storytelling nights around the harbor.

Traditional livelihoods center on fishing, salt production, and craftwork. Trade routes connect Jatkumoon with neighboring regions in the fiction, often via windships, sea gates, or seasonal ports. Some depictions incorporate contemporary infrastructure such as ports or guild markets.