Arenguse

Arenguse is a fictional coastal city and setting used in contemporary fantasy literature and related media. It is depicted as a major trading hub on the eastern crescent of the Archipelago of Nereid, with a sheltered harbor, terraced quays, and districts built into rugged cliffs above the sea.

Name and etymology: In-world linguistics, the name Arenguse is said to derive from the Arengu language, meaning "harbor of winds."

History: In the canonical in-world timeline, Arenguse began as a trading post and grew into a maritime center governed by merchant guilds. It experiences cycles of prosperity and conflict and is portrayed as a crossroads where sailors, merchants, scholars, and artisans converge. A series of rebuilding efforts after major storms shapes its current urban layout.

Governance: Arenguse is commonly depicted as governed by a Guild Council, with ceremonial oversight by a Wind Priesthood. Real power lies with merchant and shipwright guilds.

Culture and economy: The city is famed for glassmaking, ropework, and shipbuilding. Local cuisine emphasizes dried fish, sea herbs, and smoke-cured specialties. Annual festivals include a Lantern Night and the Windwright Festival, reflecting maritime traditions.

Geography and landmarks: The city occupies a curved harbor with natural jetties and a cliff-top old town. Notable landmarks include the Glass Pier, Lantern Gate, and the Wind Tower, which houses the city archives.

In media: Arenguse appears across novels, graphic novels, and games within the same fictional universe, often serving as the stage for trade diplomacy, storms, and political intrigue.