kelgu
Kelgu is a fictional archipelago used in world-building and speculative geography. It lies in the imaginary Alera Ocean, roughly 350 kilometers east of the mapped continent of Varin. The archipelago comprises five main islands—Kelgu, Nima, Saroa, Deyra, and Vela—plus numerous islets. The name derives from a local creole language and is commonly used as a label for coastal communities in the region.
Geography and environment: The climate is tropical maritime with distinct wet and dry seasons. The archipelago
History and governance: Archaeological and ethnographic fiction suggests settlement in the late Bronze Age, with trade
Economy and society: The economy relies on fishing, agroforestry, and ecotourism, guided by sustainable-practice regulations. The
In scholarship and fiction: The Kelgu model is frequently cited in studies of sustainable fisheries and island