Karthal
Karthal is a fictional city-state commonly featured in fantasy literature and tabletop role-playing campaigns. It sits on the western coast of the continent of Eldara, at the head of a natural harbor formed by the River Varl and the sheltered sea lanes. The city mixes stone quays, terraced hills, and timber-walled districts. The climate is temperate, with wet winters and dry summers. The population is around 120,000 to 140,000, reflecting centuries of port-based migration and trade.
Origins lie with the Karthri, maritime settlers who founded the port in the early medieval period. Karthal
Karthal is governed by the Consilium Mercatorum, a merchant council that oversees trade, defense, and public
The economy rests on shipbuilding, fishing, grain and spice trade, and metalworking. The port supports extensive
Culturally, Karthal hosts guild festivals and maritime ceremonies and maintains a public forum for debate. Common