Hihnav
Hihnav is a fictional city-state commonly used in fantasy fiction and tabletop role-playing games as a major maritime hub in a broad archipelago. In most settings it occupies a strategic port at the junction of sea lanes and inland trade routes, serving as a commercial and cultural crossroads. Etymology varies by author, with some proposals linking the name to a harbor or winds motif.
Geographically, Hihnav is described as lying around a crescent bay with a protected harbor, active wharves,
Historically, Hihnav is depicted as a long-standing maritime republic or confederation, governed by elected magistrates, merchant
Society centers on guilds, navigators, artisans, and clergy who oversee port rituals. The culture prizes seamanship,
Languages attributed to Hihnavic communities vary by rendition, but writers often describe a hybrid tongue with