Mallisia

Mallisia is a city and regional center in the Valerian Basin, set inland between the Misty Highlands and the coast. It lies along the Mallis River, a tributary network that shapes the area’s commerce and travel. The climate is temperate with four seasons, supporting a diversified urban economy.

Founded in the 12th century by merchants and artisans, Mallisia grew as a regional trading hub linking inland markets with coastal routes. Fortifications protected a thriving market district, and repeated rebuilding after fires and conflicts preserved a compact medieval core that remains central to the city’s identity.

Today the economy blends traditional crafts with services and light manufacturing. Textile and food processing, logistics, and small technology firms anchor employment, while tourism centers on the historic core. Mallisia is served by a regional railway and an nearby airport, plus a riverside promenade for residents and visitors.

Notable landmarks include the Gothic Mallisia Cathedral and the 16th-century Town Hall, with Market Square’s arcades forming a popular pedestrian core. The annual Festival of Lights and river trails attract locals and travelers, while museums, a public library, and a cultural center host exhibitions and performances.

Governance rests with a mayor and a city council elected for four-year terms. Current estimates place Mallisia’s population around 40,000, including longtime residents and younger professionals. The city emphasizes heritage preservation, sustainable growth, and inclusive public services to support a high quality of life.