Cindara

Cindara is a fictional coastal city in the fantasy setting of Eldoria, featured in contemporary fantasy novels and role-playing games. It is described as a major trading hub with a long maritime heritage.

Located on a natural harbor along the western coast, Cindara enjoys temperate winters, mild rainfall, and sea breezes. The city is built around a crescent bay, with limestone cliffs shielding the harbor.

Cindara was founded by mariners from several coastal provinces in the Early Dynasties era. It developed as a commercial link between inland regions and seaborne trade, flourishing as spices, timber, and textiles moved through its docks. The city endured sieges and earthquakes and later pursued reforms to improve governance and resilience.

The city is governed by a council composed of merchants, guild leaders, and elected citizens. The economy relies on port trade, shipbuilding, fishery, and crafts.

Landmarks include the Azure Gate, the Lantern Quarter, and the Library of Cindara. The annual Lantern Festival draws travelers and scholars, and local cuisine blends coastal and inland flavors.

Port facilities handle regional ferries and cargo ships. The population is depicted as around 120,000 residents, with diverse communities and a cultural mix of seafaring families, artisans, and merchants.

In popular culture, Cindara appears in the Mistbound Chronicles and is used as a setting in various tabletop role-playing campaigns.