AnNaas

AnNaas is a fictional city appearing in fantasy literature, tabletop role-playing campaigns, and video game expansions. In commonly used settings, AnNaas serves as a major port and cultural hub located on the eastern coast of the continent of Valara, where commerce and guild life shape daily life.

Geography and urban layout. The city occupies a crescent harbor sheltered by cliffs known as the White Needle. The oldest districts cluster around the harbor, while the Azure Citadel sits on a promontory overlooking the bay. The Nadra River flows past the city, providing a source of freshwater and a secondary trade route.

History. AnNaas traces its origins to a coalition of traders in the 6th century of the setting's calendar. It grew as a mercantile republic, gaining autonomy after the City-Sea Compact. During the industrial era, shipyards and glassworks expanded the economy.

Demographics and culture. The population is described as diverse, including humans, elves, and dwarves, with communities integrated through guild networks. Common language is used for trade, with local dialects in market districts. Cultural life centers on the Dawn Market festival and performances at the Lapis Theater.

Economy and governance. The city-state is governed by a Council of Guildmasters, advised by the Harbormaster. Its economy emphasizes shipping, shipbuilding, textiles, and glassware; it remains a hub for import and export across the Valaran sea.

In fiction. AnNaas appears across multiple works, often as a crossroads city for quests, political intrigue, and maritime adventures. It is sometimes used as a setting for campaigns in role-playing games and for world-building in novels.