Erturul

Erturul is a fictional city-state created for speculative fiction and tabletop role-playing settings. It is positioned in the eastern highlands of the continent of Lyria, serving as a regional capital and commercial crossroads.

Geography features a terraced landscape with river valleys and a short coastline along the Silver Sea. The climate is temperate, with foggy mornings that give way to clear autumn days.

According to its lore, Erturul was founded around the 9th century by the Ardent tribes and evolved into a self-governing republic by the 14th century. It later joined a regional confederation, gaining stability through trade alliances and cultural exchange.

Government is a mixed system, combining an elected City Council with a ceremonial High Chancellor who represents the city in interregional affairs. The council oversees law, finance, and urban planning, while a statutory senate handles foreign and defense matters.

The economy centers on metalworking, textiles, and river trade, with the Old Port and the Gilded Quarter as historic hubs. Notable landmarks include the Toren Gate and the Sky Spires, and the city hosts an annual Festival of Lanterns that attracts visitors from neighboring regions.

As of the fictional timeline, Erturul is home to approximately 260,000 residents, with diverse communities and languages, centered on Erturi as the primary tongue and a lingua franca for commerce.