Alvoric

Alvoric is a fictional city-state described in fantasy literature and role-playing settings. It sits on the northern coast of the continent of Eldoria and operates as a major maritime and mercantile hub. Most sources place its population around 60,000, supported by shipbuilding, trade, and crafts.

Etymology in-universe traces the name to an old coastal language, with elements meaning edge or border and harbor, and a suffix indicating belonging. The name is treated as a toponym rather than a descriptor.

Historically, Alvoric is said to have been founded in the 9th century by seafarers seeking a stable harbor between rival kingdoms. It grew through merchant guilds and shipwrights, attained limited autonomy in the late medieval period, and established a constitutional settlement in the 17th century that remains a common reference in current texts.

Governance is typically depicted as a hybrid system: a council of representatives from merchant guilds and major neighborhoods oversees affairs, with a rotating mayoralty. The legal framework blends maritime customary law with civil codes, and the city maintains archives, courts, and a public prosecutor's office.

The economy centers on the port and related industries, including shipyards, ropeworks, timber, wine, spices, and metal goods. Cultural life emphasizes guild halls, public libraries, and festivals such as the Sea Lantern, which features lantern displays along the harbor.

Notable landmarks are often cited as Lanternspire, the Old Quarter with stone arcades, and the Hill Crest Council Hall, where governance is depicted in many settings.