Limenae

Limenae (Tilennan: ; : Limène ) is a in Western Tilenno, located in the region of Làmosa. With a population of almost 2 million in 2018, it is the 8th most populous city-state within the federation. it is home to the 18th largest metropolitan area, which is called Limona. It is mainly situated on the northern shore of the Làmosan Sea. The city-state also includes multiple small islands of its coast of which Voro, Euraena, Càneido and Laeva are the most significant. The region is sometimes refered to as the Fruitbasket of Tilenno due to its high production of fruit. It borders Làgora in the east, Kertae, Tèsares and Ytrivae in the west, Vange-Leronde in the north and Fares Atrivo, Fares Làmoso and the Làmosan Sea in the south.

The name of the city-state comes from the city of Limona, the largest metropolitan area in the city-state and 18th largest overall, which itself either derived its name from the Borgosesian word for lemon (limone), which found its way into the Tilennan language through Vallsiain influence and know orange means limona. Another theory is that the name derived from a misunderstanding between Vallsian colonists and the native inhabitants who wrongly interpreted the phrase 'limantae?' (which state?) as the name of the region which they linked with the Borgosesian word for lemon. Other notable municipalities in Limenae are Shudero, Runaro-per-Paliso and Atreiho.

Limenae is known for the main fruit producer of Tilenno and therefore also making large quantities of Shizae, an alcoholic drink based on the serela berry. Furthermore the celebration of Naukaeze is Limenae is one of the most spectacular. Limenae was partially colonised by the Vallisians and a significant portion of the population still speaks. Some notable sites within the city-state are the Serela fields, the Leta Oranga, Mitora's Shipwreck, Distillery of Aeves, Zirae Lake and Tranquil Coast. The region also offers many small touristic tours through the fruit field of Limenae followed by Shizae tasting sessions.

History

 * See also: History of Tilenno



Ancient History
For most of its history Limenae was a fairly rural area within the Tilennan world, not exerting much political or military influence. Even so it became the theatre of the first War of Seas. As the Atrivan Isles were cutting of trade between Gantes and Làmosa as a response to the hostile position Làmosa was taking on Atriva. SInce the searoute was inaccesible the Làmosan reverted back to trading over land via the Tranquil Coast trading route and through the mountain passages of east Limenae, which bordered Kertae and Ytrivae. Glikaero who was set on cutting the two regions off from each other attacked and captured the most important city on the route, Shudero at night in what was known as the Night of the Dying Star. Eventually the Làmosans were able to recapture the city after 70 years of occupation. For the rest of Limenean history it was the agricultural backbone of the Làgorans.

During the colonial age a large part of Limenae was occupied by the Vallisian during the age of Split Tilenno. Only the city of Shudero and the southern tip remained in Tilennan hands. The city of Limona was founded in 1587 by Jules Surdon as the capital of the Vallisian part and quickly grew out to one of the biggest cities of the colony. During this time Oranges, the staple crop of the region also got introduced to the region. Limona was the first city to be liberated almost 2 centuries later. The Vallisian part got merged back with the Tilennan one, but due to the dominane of Làgora in the region the capital shifted away from Shudero.

Modern History
Limenae was one of the regions that underwent one of the most drastic shifts towards Osorran Communism in the 60's during the Mineworkers Revolt leading up to the Osorra-Tilenno War. For this reason it was also very opposed against the war against Osorra and was unwilling to pay for reconstruction in the damaged regions like Sirenes. While the communism has faded, Limenae's unsatisfaction can still be felt in its political climate voting extreme right. Modern-day Limenae remains one of the most important agricultural producing regions in Tilenno. The region is especially well-known for its high quality fruit export.

Geography


Limenae has been heralded as one of the city-states with the most beautiful nature in Tilenno. It is especially well known for Lake Zirae, one of the largest lakes of Tilenno and also the lake on which the capital Limona is located. Lake Zirae is mainly fed by the Zirae river, which flows down from Leta Oranga, the highest mountain in the region at 3255 m, towards the bay of Shudero. The second biggest river of the region is called the Palises and flows through the city of Runala-per-Paliso. It flows out in the Làmosan sea via the Emerald Lake.

The region is alsofeatures some islands off its coast. The biggest one is the island of Càneido, which is split between Limenae and Fares Làmosa. There are also Voro and Euraena, which lie in front of the municipality of Ages-per-Lono off the Tranquil Coast. The last major island is Laeva, close to Shudero. The coast of Limenae is sometimes referred to as the Tranquil Coast for its calm weather and beautiful weather.