Kreppan

Kreppan is a fictional city-state situated along the southern banks of the Kreppan River in the coastal region of the continent of Lyria. In the lore of its world, it serves as a regional center for trade, culture, and learning. The city blends compact medieval street patterns with contemporary districts and is noted for its distinctive stone-and-glass architecture, which reflects its historical role as a mercantile hub.

According to legend, Kreppan was founded in 1124 by itinerant traders from the port of Vellara. It grew into a federation of merchant boroughs that controlled river crossings and inland routes. In the 16th and 17th centuries it prospered under a chartered confederation, and after a short period of external domination, it achieved sustained independence in the early 19th century. Since then it has operated as a constitutional city-state within the broader regional framework.

Governance is by a City Council elected for four-year terms, with a mayor acting as head of government. The council sets policy, while a separate judiciary upholds civil and commercial law. The economy centers on riverine logistics, glassmaking, textiles, and a university-led research sector. The port handles bulk goods and serves as a transfer point for regional trade.

Education and culture are prominent, with Kreppan University attracting students from across the region. The population is multilingual, with Kreppan and regional languages in everyday use. Cultural life centers on markets, literature, and the Night of Lanterns festival, which celebrates crafts, music, and culinary traditions, alongside a cuisine based on seafood and stone-ground grains.