Krun

Krun is a fictional city-state created for speculative fiction. It is imagined as a coastal trading center on the continent of Aeloria, positioned at a broad harbor where the Serin River meets the sea. The city is renowned in its lore for its tidal markets and multiethnic neighborhoods.

Krun sits on an arc of natural harbor surrounded by low hills; climate is temperate with mild winters and warm summers; annual rainfall is moderate and fed by river runoff.

According to the conventional timeline in Krun's fiction, it was founded around 1115 by seafaring guilds seeking a neutral harbor. It expanded as a maritime republic during the late medieval era, later facing coastal raiders and reforms. The city achieved de facto independence after a century of trade treaties.

Krun is governed by a Council of Guilds and a mayor; the council drafts trade and defense policies and oversees the legal system. Political power is balanced by merchant representation and urban magistrates. The legal code blends customary law with written statutes.

Trade is the backbone: textiles, glassware, metal goods, and spices move through the harbor. Shipbuilding and repair sustain a sizable labor force. The Krun mark coin is used in markets across the coast.

Cultural life centers on the Tide Festival, a seasonal celebration of navigation and harvest. Languages spoken include Kruni, the historical language, and a merchant lingua franca. The city is noted for arcaded streets, markets, and a guild-based museum tradition.