Foydalar

Foydalar is a fictional city in the realm of Eldoria. Situated along the Silver River, it serves as a regional center for trade, crafts, and higher learning. The city is known for its glassmaking and textile industries, as well as its river-based transportation network.

Foydalar traces its origins to a guild-founded settlement in the late 10th century. It received a municipal charter in the early 12th century and grew as a commercial hub serving inland towns and coastal ports. It weathered several sieges before attaining a degree of autonomy under a chartered council.

The city is governed by the Council of Seven, composed of leaders from major guilds and civic offices. A mayor acts as chair and chief executive, though most policy decisions require council consensus. Law and dispute resolution draw on a hybrid of guild regulations and customary law.

The population is primarily human, with smaller communities of dwarven and elven artisans. Dalian and Eldori are the most spoken languages. Festivals throughout the year celebrate craft, river life, and seasonal change. The city has a diverse religious landscape and a history of relative tolerance.

Foydalar's economy centers on textiles, glassware, and shipbuilding for river trade. The Old Wharf and the Glass Market are historic commercial districts. The city is connected by a river ferry system and a regional rail line introduced in the 19th century.

The Grand Academy of Foydalar offers programs in engineering, philosophy, and commerce. The Glass Spire and the Verdant Gardens are notable landmarks.

The climate is temperate with mild winters and moderate rainfall, supporting agriculture in surrounding plains.