Eraismajad

Eraismajad is a fictional city-state created for a fantasy worldbuilding context. It is situated along a wide estuary in the eastern coastal region of the realm, serving as a commercial hub between inland valleys and seaborne trade routes. In its lore, it operates as a mercantile republic governed by a council of guildmasters.

The name Eraismajad combines elements from two local languages—Erais, meaning river, and majad, meaning assembly or market—reflecting its historical role as a river-side trading center.

Geographically, the city sits on a protected harbor with tidal channels and salt marshes. The climate is temperate, with warm summers and wet winters, and the surrounding lands support orchards and fisheries.

Economy centers on shipbuilding, textiles, glassware, and the trade of fish and agricultural produce. A weekly market draws traders from across the realm, and a line of stone quays and granaries supports port operations.

Historically, Eraismajad emerged in the early medieval period as a cooperative venture among merchant guilds. It gradually asserted autonomy from regional rulers, endured sieges and rebuilding, and later established diplomatic relations with neighboring polities.

Society is diverse, with residents speaking Erais and Majadi alongside a common lingua franca. Cultural life centers on the market, crafts, and seasonal festivals that celebrate maritime heritage.