Ajalln

Ajalln is a coastal city-state and regional commercial hub on the largest island of the Ajalln archipelago. It lies at the head of a protected natural harbor and serves as the political and economic capital of the Ajallnid Confederation. The geography combines a shallow inner harbor, hill-ringed shores, and a temperate climate suitable for maritime industries.

Historically, Ajalln began as a maritime trading post established by seafaring clans in the 9th or 10th century. It expanded through trade with inland kingdoms and foreign merchants, adopting urban administration by the late medieval period. By the early modern era it had developed a constitutional city government with a rotating mayor and a council drawn from merchant guilds.

The population is around 150,000, comprising diverse communities that speak Ajallan as well as a regional lingua franca. The city-state follows a pluralistic religious landscape and patronizes sea-centric festivals. The culture emphasizes craft traditions such as rope making, ceramics, and shipwrighting, as well as markets and music along the harbor.

The economy centers on maritime trade, shipbuilding, and fisheries, augmented by a free-port regime that offers favorable conditions for traders. Banking, logistics, and light industry also contribute to growth.

Landmarks include the Grand Harbor, the Lantern Tower, and the Royal Courtyard, which together reflect Ajalln’s mercantile heritage and urban layout.