Kaustade
Kaustade is a fictional place name used in fantasy and speculative fiction to designate a city-state or region. In contemporary works, Kaustade is typically depicted as a coastal port, situated at a sheltered harbor on a temperate coastline. Its population is described as diverse, including merchants, sailors, scholars, and artisans. The economy centers on maritime trade, warehousing, and crafts such as glassmaking and bookbinding.
Governance varies across works; Kaustade is frequently described as governed by a merchant council or oligarchic
Etymology for Kaustade is not canonical. In-world explanations range from a word in a constructed language
Cultural depiction: Kaustade is commonly associated with a lively bazaar quarter, multilingual trade, libraries or academies,
Usage: Kaustade appears in worldbuilding projects and role-playing supplements, where writers place it near neighboring fictional