tkán

Tkán is a fictional geographic region and cultural area on the archipelago of Berylia. It consists of a mainland coast and several offshore islands with historically linked communities. The name is drawn from the Tkán language, where it refers to the edge of the sea.

The region features rolling foothills, river valleys, and a deep harbor network. It has a temperate maritime climate, with mild winters and wet summers. The interior is sparsely populated, with dense forests and agricultural valleys.

Settlement began in the early centuries CE, with later consolidation into a semi-federal polity. The modern state is a constitutional republic with a council-based legislature and a separately elected president. Local governments administer counties and island districts.

The population is around 1.2 million. The majority speak Tkán, a language isolate with several dialects; minority languages include Lirian and Ardanian. The religious landscape is diverse, with customary practices linked to maritime traditions.

Key sectors are fishing, aquaculture, forestry, agriculture (potatoes, barley), and light manufacturing. Tourism focuses on coastal towns and protected marine areas. The transport network centers on three major ports and a rail corridor linking the islands to the mainland.

Tkán culture emphasizes seafaring heritage, crafts, and markets. Traditional cuisine highlights fish, seaweed, tubers, and dairy. Notable landmarks include the Old Harbor of Neris, the Mora cliffs, and the Tkán Highlands regional park.