Kumarbis

Kumarbis is a fictional city-state in the fantasy setting known as Eldoria, used in contemporary fantasy literature and tabletop role-playing games. It is described as lying along the Nara River in the eastern frontier region, with a warm temperate climate and a semicircular citadel overlooking the inner harbor. The population is typically depicted as around 120,000 residents, with a diverse mix of ethnic and linguistic groups.

Governance is portrayed as a constitutional framework led by a Diwan, supported by an elected Council of Merchants and local guilds, with a ceremonial monarch as a figurehead in some renderings. The city functions as a commercial and scholarly hub, hosting the renowned Kumarbis University and a bustling Great Bazaar that trades textiles, metals, spices, and artworks.

Historically, Kumarbis is said to have emerged as a trading outpost in the 8th century, growing through successive eras of commerce and cultural exchange. It experienced territorial conflicts and earthquakes but retained autonomy through alliances and riverine control of trade routes. Its architecture blends fortified walls, clay-brick terraces, and marble ceremonial halls.

Culturally, Kumarbis is depicted as multilingual, with annual festivals such as the Lantern Market and the Night of Scholars, reflecting its mercantile and scholarly traditions. In media, Kumarbis appears as a setting for political intrigue, diplomacy, and trade disputes in novels and RPG campaigns.