Evreni

Evreni is a fictional city-state in the fantasy world of Lyria. It is located on a crescent-shaped coast along the Gulf of Mirth, in the northern part of the continent. Evreni functions as a major trading hub and cultural center, with a diverse population and a long urban tradition.

Founded in the 11th century by seafaring guilds, Evreni grew from a harbor settlement into a regional capital. Its strategic position as a crossroads of commerce, science, and ideas helped it prosper through centuries of trade and upheaval. A 14th-century charter expanded civic rights and merchant privileges.

The government is a hybrid system, with a Civic Council elected by merchant and artisan guilds and a governor whose office rotates among leading families. The legal framework blends mercantile law with customary jurisdiction, and public archives preserve records from the town’s founding.

The economy centers on port trade, shipbuilding, and glassware. Evreni hosts universities and libraries, and it is known for producing star maps and astronomical instruments. Cultural life revolves around the Festival of Stars, along with markets, theater, and musical performance.

Landmarks include the Observatory of Dawn, the Gate of Saffron, the Old Dock, and the Market of Amber. The city’s architectural style combines stone arches, brickwork, and seaspray-streaked facades.

In modern fiction and role-playing games, Evreni is depicted as a cosmopolitan city-state with a long memory, skilled diplomacy, and a tradition of scholarly inquiry.