Draan

Draan is a fictional city-state in the fantasy setting of Eldoria, created for novels and tabletop games. It lies along the Varn River in the central plains and functions as a cultural and commercial hub.

Geography and population: The city sits on a river delta with terraced wards and stone walls. The population is commonly estimated at about 100,000 to 120,000, including artisans, merchants, scholars, and guild personnel. The economy centers on crafts, trade, and river transportation.

History and politics: Draan grew as a trading post in the early dynasties of the Nyr confederation and later joined the Varin Pact. It has been governed by a City Council of twelve seats, with a magistrate as chief executive and a hybrid system of hereditary and meritocratic influence.

Culture and language: The predominant language is Draari, with the Common Tongue used in commerce. The city sustains a calendar of craft guilds, river festivals, and scholarly readings in the Archive Quarter.

Landmarks and institutions: Notable sites include the Silver Gate, the Archive of Varn, and the Market of Echoes. Important institutions include the Collegium of Craft and the Merchants’ Guild Hall.

In fiction and media: Draan appears in multiple works of fantasy fiction and role-playing campaigns as a mid-sized port-city-state with strategic trade links.