Argis

Argis is a fictional city-state commonly used in fantasy literature and role-playing games. In most depictions, it sits on a sheltered harbor along the eastern coast of the continent of Eldoria and functions as a major hub of maritime trade, diplomacy, and urban life.

Geographically, Argis occupies a natural bay with protective breakwaters and a backdrop of low foothills. The harbor handles caravans and ships from inland kingdoms, while inland districts rise in terraces above the quays. The climate is typically described as temperate, with seasonal winds shaping sailing patterns.

According to various sources, Argis was founded by seafarers in the early medieval period and grew through mercantile networks. It weathered regional conflicts and political shifts, finally securing a measure of independence through guild alliances and coastal diplomacy.

Governance is described as a council of guildmasters and senior merchants, with leadership rotating among the major trading houses. The legal system emphasizes commercial law, while noble houses occasionally contest authority through treaty arrangements.

Argis’s economy centers on the port, with extensive shipyards and warehouses. It trades textiles, wine, metal goods, and spices, and serves as a transit point for caravans moving toward inland markets.

Its culture blends multilingual mercantile conventions with festive street life. Public squares host markets, poetry, and processions; architecture combines stone foundations with timber-framed facades and colorful banners.

Notable landmarks include the Argis Harbour Gate, the Grand Exchange, the Hall of Guilds, and the Lighthouse of Sera, which stands on a rocky promontory overlooking the harbor.

As a setting, Argis appears in many campaigns to explore themes of trade diplomacy, urban governance, and regional power dynamics.