Ergostanis

Ergostanis is a fictional polity created for speculative fiction and tabletop role-playing settings. In its core setting, it is a coastal federation on the continent of Asterra, consisting of seven city-states linked by a central constitutional council. The portrayal emphasizes municipal governance, craft, and technological innovation.

Etymology: The name Ergostanis combines in-world roots intended to evoke work and stability, and is used for both the federation and its people, the Ergostanians.

Geography and population: The federation spans lowland coasts and inland river valleys, with major ports at Lyrport and Dryshore. The climate is temperate, with varied biomes. The population is diverse, and multilingual, with Ergostani as the primary language and a regional lingua franca for administration and trade.

Government and law: Ergostanis is a federation governed by a Biennial Council representing each city-state. Executive authority rotates among council members as Chief Administrator for two-year terms. A written charter guarantees civil liberties, guild rights, and inter-city dispute resolution.

Economy and culture: The economy centers on renewable energy technology, shipbuilding, metalworking, and agribusiness. Guilds influence education, trade, and urban planning. Cultural life emphasizes public festivals, libraries, and craft workshops. Notable institutions include the Grand Archive and the Harbor of Looms.

History: In the in-world chronology, the polity formed gradually in the medieval-to-early modern era and adopted the current federation charter in a distant period. In contemporary fiction, Ergostanis is noted for technocratic governance and cooperative inter-city policy.