Falh

Falh is a fictional ancient city-state in the fantasy setting of Therra, on the continent of Lyria. It is depicted as a major urban center during the Early Iron Age, renowned for metallurgy, river trade, and a substantial temple complex.

Geographically, Falh is said to lie along the Falh River near the foothills of the Shale Mountains. Its urban core centers on the Grand Atrium and the River Gate, with a temple district known for ritual spaces and votive offerings. Outlying quarters housed crafts, markets, and residential areas, reflecting a polity that combined commercial and religious functions.

Historically, Falh is described as a loose confederation formed by merchant guilds and priestly houses. Records in various works place its prominence between the 4th and 2nd centuries FE, when it maintained regional influence through trade networks, festival calendars, and alliances with neighboring polities. The city is often presented as experiencing cycles of growth, conflict, and reform, followed by a gradual decline that feeds later legends.

Culture and economy in Falh emphasize metallurgy, pottery, and river-based commerce. The society is depicted as governed by a councils of merchants alongside a priesthood, with social strata visible in temple endowments and workshop ownership. Artifacts attributed to Falh—bronze implements, glazed wares, inscribed stones—feature in both in-world archaeologies and fictional catalogs, illustrating broader exchange networks.

In modern fiction and game lore, Falh serves as a narrative anchor for urban complexity and interregional trade. It is commonly referenced in relation to Therra and the broader mythos of Lyria, with variations across authors and media. See also Therra, Lyria, Sylea.