Anvara

Anvara is a fictional city-state in the fantasy world of Eldoria, created for use in encyclopedic reference and world-building. It functions as a regional capital in the Ardent Basin, a lowland corridor that connects several major trade routes.

Geography: Located at the confluence of the Verin and Nara rivers, Anvara sits beneath the White Hills and enjoys a temperate climate with seasonal rainfall.

History: The city emerged around the 9th century CE as a settlement of river traders. It expanded through mercantile alliances and defensive fortifications. Anvara played a central role in the Pact of Luma and achieved a degree of autonomy after the Great Concord of the Basin. In contemporary fiction, it is governed as a city-state with a long tradition of shared governance.

Government: Anvara is administered by the Magistrate Assembly, a council elected from guilds and landed families, with a ceremonial Lord Regent who represents historical legitimacy. The assembly maintains a legal code, a public treasury, and a magistrate court.

Economy: The city serves as a trading hub for textiles, glassware, pottery, and spices, leveraging river transport to interregional markets. It hosts a weekly bazaar that draws merchants from across Eldoria.

Culture and landmarks: Notable sites include the Anvaran Library, Moonwatch Tower, and the Coral Gate. The annual Festival of Dusk celebrates trade, harvest, and cultural exchange.