Kolayln

Kolayln is a fictional city-state used in world-building and speculative fiction. It is located on the southern coast of the continent of Norelia, with a natural harbor protected by a crescent-shaped headland. The surrounding countryside features terraced hills, a river that feeds the harbor, and a busy waterfront district that has grown into the city’s commercial heart.

The name Kolayln is drawn from a fictional local language; "kolay" roughly means ease or comfort, while the suffix "-ln" marks a place or identity in that linguistic system.

Kolayln emerged as a mercantile hub in the early medieval period, developing as a waypoint between inland markets and coastal towns. It then formed a semi-autonomous city-state under a rotating council of guildmasters. In the fictional timeline, it joined a loose confederation with neighboring towns to ensure security and trade rights.

The population is around 60,000, with residents speaking a local city tongue, Kolayl, alongside a widespread trade language. The city is known for arcaded streets, white limestone buildings, and busy markets. Cultural life centers on merchant traditions and craftwork, with festivals such as the Hearth of Ease.

Kolayln's economy relies on port services, shipbuilding, textiles, and ceramics. The harbor handles fishing boats and cargo ships, while a river network connects it to inland markets. The city maintains a modest educational academy and a public library.