Garraum

Garraum is a fictional city and regional capital in the eastern delta of the continent of Vrynn, commonly referenced in world-building and speculative fiction. It serves as a central hub for administration, commerce, and culture in its imagined realm.

Garraum is located on the banks of the Garra River, near a network of distributaries and canals that support inland trade. The climate is temperate to subtropical, with a warm, humid season and a pronounced rainy period from May through October.

Early settlement dates to the 12th century, when Garri communities established a trading post at the river’s mouth. The city grew as a major river-port and rail junction through the 18th and 19th centuries, and faced floods and earthquakes that shaped its defenses.

Garraum is governed by a municipal council led by a mayor and operates within a regional assembly framework.

Its economy centers on river trade and logistics, supported by port facilities, warehousing, and related services. Light manufacturing, agro-processing, and tourism also contribute to local employment.

The population is diverse, with a majority Garri community and several minority groups. The official language is Garri, with other languages spoken in neighborhoods and schools. Cultural life centers on the River Festival and markets along the waterfront.

Major landmarks include the Garraum Citadel, the Old Market Arch, the Granary Bridge, and the Maritime History Museum. Transportation networks connect Garraum to surrounding towns via rail, road, and river ferries; a small regional airport serves the outskirts.