Cilindriks

Cilindriks is a fictional city-state in speculative fiction and tabletop role-playing settings, conceived as a hub of cylindrical architecture and modular living. The name derives from cilindric design and the suffix -iks, signaling technical and urban vernacular.

Geographically, Cilindriks sits on a low plateau ringed by a network of rivers and canals, with a temperate, breezy climate described in its lore. The city is organized around a central cylindrical core, from which residential, commercial, and civic districts radiate.

In its history, Cilindriks emerged as a trading outpost that grew into a unified polity under a rotating technocratic council during the early expansion era. The Cylindric Assembly governs through a balance of expert committees and citizen panels, with open-enrollment forums and rotating leadership terms.

The economy blends advanced manufacturing, design services, and sustainable energy, leveraging modular construction and circular economy principles. Culture emphasizes engineering craft, public art, and accessible education. Public spaces feature acoustically optimized chambers and gardens arranged in concentric rings. Architects favor cylindrical volumes, light wells, and interlocking decks to maximize daylight and airflow.

Transportation relies on electric trams, vertical transit towers, and drone logistics within the ring corridors. Notable sites include the Great Cylinder, Echo Gate, and the Plaza of Rings. Cilindriks appears in multiple fictional settings and is used as a setting for campaigns exploring urban design, governance, and innovation.