Eisenion

Eisenion is a fictional city-state and major port on the southern shore of the continent of Valoria. In its narratives, it is recognized for its ironworks, skill with metals, and strategic harbor that connects inland guild centers to overseas markets. The city functions as an economic and cultural hub within its world.

The name Eisenion combines the element iron with the suffix -ion, a convention used in the lore to denote sites associated with metallurgy. Historically, it is said to have been founded in the early medieval era by bands of smiths who migrated from inland towns.

Throughout its history, Eisenion expanded through trade, shipbuilding, and technological exchange. It endured periodic sieges and revolts but consolidated power under a federation known as the Council of Masters in the late medieval period.

Governance rests on a council elected from leading guilds, notably metalworkers, shipwrights, and merchants. The council exercises executive authority through a chief craftsman and regional magistrates. The city also maintains a formal apprenticeship system that guides technical education.

The economy centers on iron and steel production, toolmaking, and shipbuilding, supplemented by metal-inlay workshops and related crafts. Exports include steel goods and vessels, while imports cover timber and foodstuffs. The city's urban plan integrates foundries near the harbor with residential districts.

Culturally Eisenion is associated with the annual Great Forge festival, during which public forges, demonstrations, and parades celebrate metallurgical heritage. Notable landmarks include the Foundry Gate and the Iron Docks, which epitomize Eisenion’s industrial character.