Grgorios

Grgorios is a fictional city-state in the fantasy world of Ardentia. It lies on the southern coast of the continent, at the mouth of the Grin River, where estuaries meet the salt flats. The surrounding region includes timber forests inland and salt marshes to the east.

Grgorios traces its origins to a trade post established in the 6th era by the Merin merchants. It grew through harbor commerce, shipbuilding, and glass production. The city faced sieges during the War of the North and a devastating fire in the late 900s, after which it rebuilt with stone fortifications and a ring of walls.

Grgorios is governed by a municipal council elected by property holders, led by a chief magistrate known as the Prefect. The council maintains a public records office and oversees customs and harbor administration.

Its population is around 16,000 residents. The economy centers on fishing, glassware, timber, and port trade. The harbor connects to inland markets by river and sea routes; the local currency is the crescent.

Notable sites include the Grgorios Cathedral, the Market Spire, and the Tide Gate waterfront promenade. The city hosts the Festival of Turning Tide each summer, celebrating maritime trade and harvest.