Ezekre

Ezekre is a fictional city-state and cultural region commonly used in worldbuilding and speculative fiction. It is set on the western coast of the Zephyr Archipelago, consisting of a compact urban core and a network of satellite towns connected by causeways and ferries. The Ezekran language provides local toponyms; a version of Common is used for administration and trade.

Governance: Ezekre operates as a merchant republic led by the Quaestorate, a council of guildmasters elected to five-year terms. Executive authority rests with the Quaestor, advised by committees focused on finance, defense, and public works. Citizenship grants access to guild membership and port-facing responsibilities.

Economy and infrastructure: The economy centers on fishing, shipbuilding, timber, and spice imports. The port district, Haven's Gate, houses warehouses, shipyards, and crafts markets. Transport relies on ferries, canal boats, and a system of causeways linking the islands. The city maintains narrow lanes, wind towers, and a lighthouse known as the Sunspire.

History and culture: Ezekre emerged in the early medieval era as a settlement of seafaring families and merchants. It flourished as a maritime trading hub during its golden age, then diversified through education and arts in the modern era. Cultural life emphasizes maritime literacy, guild etiquette, and seasonal festivals such as Tidefall and Lantern Night. The population is about 180,000, multilingual with Ezekran and Common.