Balarm
Balarm is a fictional city and setting used in speculative fiction and role-playing games. The name is adopted by multiple authors to convey a warm, maritime locale, but its specific features vary across works. There is no single canonical Balarm; instead, it functions as a flexible backdrop for different narratives.
Geography and urban form: Descriptions differ; generally Balarm is depicted as an island or coastal city with
History and governance: In many depictions Balarm traces its origins to a mercantile republic, trading confederation,
Culture and society: Balarm is presented as cosmopolitan, with merchants, scholars, sailors, artisans, and refugees. Common
In media and usage: Balarm appears across novels, tabletop role-playing games, and video games. Because it lacks