Jemploie

Jemploie is a fictional city created for use in fantasy fiction and media. It is the administrative capital of Veloria, a northern province in the continent of Ardentia. The city is described as a regional hub with a population of about 52,000 in recent in-universe censuses.

Geography and climate: Jemploie lies on the Jandra River, at the foot of the Silver Hills. The environment is temperate, with cold winters and mild summers, and rainfall is common in spring and autumn. The surrounding landscape supports agricultural markets that supply the city.

History: Jemploie was founded circa 1190 by the Vellar Guilds as a market town. It grew through merchant and monastic support and gained official city rights in 1320. It endured the Great Plague of 1450 and later prospered as a transit node after rail connections were established in the 19th century, which helped integrate Veloria with regional trade networks.

Economy and infrastructure: The economy centers on textiles, metallurgical crafts, and logistics. The river port and the central rail station connect Veloria to regional markets, while a local university campus emphasizes trade, engineering, and applied sciences. Markets operate year-round, with a focus on handmade goods and mid-size manufacturing.

Culture and society: The city hosts the Festival of Lanterns each autumn, featuring illuminated river events and public performances. Architecture blends timber-framed houses with brick guild halls. Local cuisine highlights river fish and mushroom-based dishes, and public signage uses the Jemplean script alongside Velorian.

Administration and transport: Jemploie is governed by a mayor and a city council. It maintains a river port, a major railway junction, and multiple bus corridors. Notable institutions include the Jempleie Institute of Trade.

Notable people: The city is associated with the 16th-century poet Liora Menth and the 18th-century explorer Kael Ryn.