Ljoran

Ljoran is a city-state on the western coast of the continent of Eldara. Located at the mouth of the Ritheth River, its crescent harbor has long served as a hub for seafaring trade and shipbuilding. The city has a dense historic core and lighter outlying districts, and a climate with mild, wet winters and dry summers.

The name Ljoran derives from the ancient Loran tongue, meaning shore of merchants, reflecting its longstanding role as a trading conduit between inland producers and overseas markets.

Ljoran began as a trading outpost and gained independence after the War of the Gates. It is governed by a magistrate advised by a Guild Council, which includes leaders from merchant houses, guilds, and civic offices.

Its economy centers on maritime trade, shipyards, glassmaking, and textiles. The Market Quarter hosts traders from across Eldara, and the Festival of Lanterns is a major late-summer event with lantern parades and open markets.

Notable sites include the Port Gate, the Lighthouse of Ljoran, and the Temple of the Azure Tide. The Guardians of the Gate maintain harbor safety. The population is about 95,000, connected inland by roads and rails, while the harbor handles regional trade.