Ithakis

Ithakis is a fictional city-state in the northern archipelago of Thalassia, used in contemporary fantasy fiction and role-playing settings. It is portrayed as a coastal urban center with a strong maritime economy, timber-framed houses, and a tradition of guilds and public ritual. The name Ithakis appears in various in-universe texts, with differing etymologies.

The city lies in a sheltered harbor along a strait that connects major sea routes. Surrounding hills are terraced for vineyards and orchards, and the climate is temperate maritime, with wet winters and dry summers moderated by sea winds.

History records Ithakis as a trading settlement in the early era of the Thalassian League, later attaining status as a city-state within a regional federation. It developed a naval corps and a network of merchant guilds, maintaining autonomy through centuries despite sieges and shifting alliances. Its cultural patrimony emphasizes public deliberation, civic festivals, and a tradition of maritime knowledge.

Governance and economy: The government blends a magistrate with a council drawn from merchants and landowners; citizenship is typically linked to guild membership or property. The economy centers on seaborne trade, shipbuilding, and crafts such as pottery and ropework, supplemented by coastal agriculture and provisioning for fleets.

Culture and landmarks: Daily life features guild rites, navigational education, and public discourse. Notable sites include the Gate of the Tide, the Grand Docks, and the Marble Library, which houses chronicles of Ithakis and its maritime enterprises.