Arutelul

Arutelul is a fictional city-state described in fantasy literature and role-playing settings. It is depicted as a coastal cosmopolis on a tidal delta along the eastern Myr Sea, serving as a commercial and cultural hub for nearby settlements. The origin of the name is debated among writers.

Geography and climate: The city comprises districts built on pilings and limestone quays, linked by bridges. It has a temperate maritime climate with fog in spring and warm, humid summers.

History: Arutelul traces its origins to early maritime clans that settled the delta. It gained de facto independence after a trading treaty and developed into a mercantile hub under successive merchant-prince rulers. Periodic sieges and reforms shaped its institutions.

Government and society: The government is led by a consul and a council representing guilds, merchants, and learned houses. The legal system blends civil codes with customary maritime law. The population is diverse, including sailors, artisans, scholars, and migrants.

Economy: The port drives trade in textiles, spices, wine, and timber. Shipbuilding and provisioning fleets support regional commerce, while libraries and academies attract students and researchers.

Culture and institutions: Arutelul is known for pale limestone towers, wooden galleries, and public squares. The University of Arutelul supports navigation, law, philosophy, and poetry. Cultural life centers on markets, festivals, and scholarly salons.

Notable landmarks and organizations: The Glass Gate, the Library Spire, and the Temple of the Tide are central sites; the Harbor Guild and the Royal Academy oversee education and trade standards.