Atwy

Atwy is a fictional coastal city that appears in the fantasy world of Lyrion. It is described as a major trading hub located at the mouth of the Serin River, facing a sheltered bay along the eastern coast.

The city occupies a natural harbor ringed by limestone cliffs, and its climate is temperate with wet winters and dry summers. Its geography supports a busy port and a dense urban core that expands along stepped streets and waterfront promenades.

According to the lore, Atwy was founded by seafaring clans in the early centuries of the Second Era and grew through merchant alliances. Its government is traditionally a Merchant Council, sometimes advised by a regional duke in times of war. The council shapes policy on trade, defense, and public works, while local guilds exert influence over crafts, markets, and hiring.

Its economy centers on fishing, salt production, textiles, and cross-regional trade. The harbor handles both imported goods and exports of timber, pottery, and other coastal specialties, making Atwy a hub for merchants and sailors alike.

The city is known for the Lantern Gate, a symbolic arch that marks the inner harbor. The White Market is a weekly open-air bazaar. Architectural style favors whitewashed walls and slate roofs, with narrow streets that open onto courtyards and small taverns. The language of the city is Atwan, a coastal dialect with influences from inland traders.

Education and arts are anchored by a public library in the Guild Hall that houses trade records and coastal maps; poetry and sea shanties are common elements of local culture. In literature and media, Atwy appears as a center of maritime politics, offering backdrops for intrigue and commerce.