Ihottumia

ihottumia is a fictional coastal city in the worldbuilding setting of Mythara. It is depicted as a mid-sized port with strategic importance for maritime trade and cultural exchange.

Geography and climate: ihottumia sits on a sheltered harbor on the eastern shore of the continent of Lysara, facing the open sea. The climate is temperate maritime, with mild winters and fogs in late spring.

History and development: According to lore, ihottumia was founded by seafaring guilds in the medieval era and grew as a trading hub. It was governed by a merchant council that gradually expanded civic institutions.

Economy and infrastructure: Its economy centers on shipping, logistics, and fisheries. The port handles cargo, ferries, and private yachting. The city has a network of tram lines, a solar-wind microgrid, and modern shipyards.

Society and culture: ihottumia hosts the annual Lantern Market, celebrates culinary traditions, and hosts multilingual neighborhoods. Local language variants blend Lysaran, Creole, and maritime slang. Education and arts are supported by public museums and libraries.

Notable landmarks and governance: Key landmarks include the Glass Promenade, the Dusk Gate, and the Old Lighthouse. The government is a mayor–council system with a six-year term, serving a population estimated around 72,000.

In fiction and worldbuilding: ihottumia appears in novels, games, and media as a case study of a balanced port-city in transition. It is used to illustrate urban planning, cultural exchange, and resilient infrastructure.