Aegium
Aegium is a coastal city-state in the fictional continent of Eldara. Located at the mouth of the Serin River and facing the Sea of Ardent, it serves as a major hub for maritime trade and engineering. The metropolitan population is estimated around 320,000, with a diverse mix of residents from neighboring regions and distant merchant partners. The economy centers on the free-port trade, shipbuilding, logistics, and related services, backed by a mercantile council that oversees economic policy and customs.
Etymology traces the name to ancient Greek influences, though the precise origin is uncertain and debated among
Government is a constitutional maritime republic. The Council of Twenty governs the city, elected by citizens
Culture and institutions reflect the city’s mercantile heritage. Aegium hosts the annual Harbor Festival and features