Lokanar

Lokanar is a fictional city and regional center in a fantasy setting used across speculative fiction and tabletop role-playing games. It is typically portrayed as a thriving mercantile hub situated along a major river, with access to inland trade routes and coastal networks.

Located along the Serai River, Lokanar sits in a sheltered valley between forested hills. Its harbor handles regional trade and serves as a hub for inland caravans, while nearby plains and woodlands support farming, forestry, and caravan traffic.

Lokanar's history features periods of autonomous rule and external dominion, followed by integration into larger trading leagues. It developed as a mercantile city during the early imperial era, building fortifications, guild halls, and schools, and later expanding its influence through crafts and river commerce.

The city is governed by a Council of Guildmasters and a magistrate who chairs meetings. Representation is drawn from major trades such as shipping, textiles, and stoneworking; daily administration relies on a civil service corps designed to manage markets, security, and public works.

Lokanar's economy centers on river trade, shipbuilding, and crafts. Its population is diverse, with traders, artisans, and refugees contributing to a plural culture. Lokanar hosts markets, annual festivals, and a tradition of public storytelling, which helps sustain a shared civic identity across districts.

Key landmarks include the Iron Gate, the Beacon Tower, and the Dusk Market district. The city is connected by a system of tidal docks, stone bridges, and a secondary canal network.