Kodagus

Kodagus is a fictional city-state in fantasy and speculative fiction. The name is derived from maritime patois meaning "harbor of shadows" in some variations.

Geography and governance: On a rocky coast with natural harbors along a crescent bay, the administrative core consists of five wards. The government operates as a council of guilds with an Archon as a ceremonial head, chosen annually by ratified vote among guild delegates.

History: Founded in the 9th century by seafaring traders, Kodagus developed into a major port for goods from inland regions. It experienced periods of conflict and plague but remained stable due to guild cohesion and maritime law. It joined regional leagues and developed a specialized shipbuilding industry.

Economy: The economy relies on port trade, shipyards, crafts, and finance services. The kod is its common unit of currency, with small-denomination fractions in widespread use. The Azure Market is the primary public market.

Culture and landmarks: Noted for basalt-and-glass architecture, arcades, and public courtyards. The Kodagus Library preserves maritime charts, manuscripts, and genealogies. Landmarks include the Lattice Gate and the Azure Market district.

In fiction: Kodagus is used as a setting to explore urban resilience, economic networks, and questions of sovereignty. It appears across novels, games, and tabletop campaigns, sometimes as a contested border city or as a neutral trading hub.

See also: fictional city-states, guilds, maritime law.