Katedrat

Katedrat is a coastal city-state in the fictional archipelago of Lirion, acting as a major commercial hub and cultural center in the region.

Located on a natural harbor on the southern coast of Lirion, Katedrat covers about 120 square kilometers, with a temperate maritime climate. The city is built around a semicircular bay, with six historic quays and a network of canals.

Founded circa the 9th century by seafaring guilds, Katedrat grew as a trade entrepôt for textiles, spices, and metals. It achieved de facto independence in 1272 and later formed the Katedrat Confederation. In the modern era it joined the Lirion Compact.

Katedrat is a constitutional republic. The Great Council represents guild and lay constituencies, and an elected Mayor-Director handles executive functions. The legal system is a mixed civil and customary code, with courts operating at municipal, regional, and maritime levels.

The economy is port-based, with major industries including shipbuilding, textiles, metalwork, and financial services. The city issues the Kadran currency and maintains several free-trade zones that attract regional merchants and shipowners.

Culturally, Katedrat is known for glasswork and theatre. It hosts the annual Lantern Market festival and supports a university established in 1459. Local languages include Katedrite and a range of regional dialects.

Notable landmarks include the Gate of Mirrors, the Lighthouse of Sable, and the Old Market Hall. Transportation relies on a well-developed harbor, ferries between the islands, a rail link to inland cities, and a small adjacent international airport.