Ilmora

Ilmora is a fictional city-state in a coastal fantasy setting. It serves as a political and economic hub, noted for its network of canals, its bustling port, and its diverse citizenry.

Situated on a crescent bay along an inland sea, Ilmora features a fortified harbor district, tree-lined terraces, and a core of limestone quays. The climate is temperate, with mild winters and warm summers; fogs are common along the water.

Ilmora arose when rival merchant families signed the Accord of Tides, creating a shared governance to protect trade. It expanded through canal fortifications and shipyards; a period of stability followed, punctuated by occasional uprisings and reforms. In the modern era, the Quorum governs with limited royal ceremonial duties.

Ilmora operates as a constitutional republic. The Quorum, composed of guild delegates and elected representatives, drafts laws and oversees budget. A duke or steward acts as head of state with limited powers. The city maintains a judiciary and a sworn police service known as the Watch.

The economy centers on maritime trade, shipbuilding, glassware, and spice exchanges. The harbor handles both bulk cargo and luxury goods. The currency is the il, and freeport zones attract foreign merchants.

Ilmori is the common language, spoken alongside regional dialects. The city is known for glass art, music, and water-based theater. Festivals include the Night of Lanterns and the Tidewright Market, celebrating merchants and craftsmen.

Prominent sites include the Lantern Spire, the Market of Echoes, and the Canal Bastions. The harbor loop and aqueducts connect districts and sustain urban life.