Alvaran
Alvaran is a fictional city-state frequently used in fantasy literature and role-playing games as a maritime commercial hub in the eastern archipelago. Described as a walled port built around a natural harbor, Alvaran sits at the intersection of inland caravan routes and sea lanes, enabling long-distance trade in metals, textiles, and ceramics. The city is typically depicted with light limestone buildings, arcaded markets, and a temple district at its core.
Governance in most depictions is a merchant-led system. A Council of Merchants, sometimes called the Arbiter's
Economy and culture. Main exports include silk, glassware, spices, and navigational instruments. The city hosts notable
History and influence. In several narratives, Alvaran emerges during a period of maritime expansion and grows