triikraud

Triikraud is a fictional region often used in fantasy literature and role-playing games. It is situated on the northern coast of a continental landmass in the imagined world of Aeloria. The landscape is diverse, with steep fjords, glacial valleys, dense coniferous forests, and a network of tidal rivers.

The name's origin is uncertain; most authors attribute it to an ancient tongue spoken in the northern isles, with possible components meaning "three" and "coast." In some canons, Triikraud is also spelled "Triikruad" or "Triikraude," reflecting regional dialects.

Historically, Triikraud has been portrayed as a loose confederation of coastal towns and highland clans. It traded with inland realms and distant coastal kingdoms via sea routes and river caravans. Major historical events include the Treaty of the Three Shores and the War of the Silver Confluence. The region is often depicted as prone to sudden storms and seismic events that shape settlement patterns.

The Triikraudi people are characterized by seafaring traditions, shipbuilding, and forest crafts. Society tends toward clan-based kinship with councils of elders; religion centers on ancestral spirits and sea gods.

Triikraud is commonly used as a setting in novels, tabletop RPG sourcebooks, and fan-made games, where it serves as a borderland between kingdoms and a source of legends, treasure, and political intrigue.