Namarith

Namarith is a fictional city-state in a fantasy setting used in various game and literary supplements. It sits on the eastern coast of the continent of Elarion, along the Namarith River and the Azure Bay. The city functions as a ceremonial and commercial center, with a governance system based on a council of guildmasters representing trade, crafts, and scholarship. Members are chosen by guilds and serve fixed terms, with rotating magistrates for judicial duties.

History: Namarith arose when two merchant households formed a defensive alliance and expanded into a planned urban center. Over centuries it developed districts for ports, markets, temples, and academies. It endured a major downturn during the Year of Ash, then recovered with the erection of the Prism Spire, a monument to favorable winds and stable trade.

Economy: The city is a hub for glasswork, metalwork, and caravan commerce. Its harbor connects with neighboring city-states and inland towns; inland caravans bring timber, grain, and resin. The city vault preserves ancient treaties, trade records, and manuscripts, accessible to scholars.

Culture and society: The Festival of Mirrors celebrates trade abundance, featuring glasswork exhibitions and reflective sculptures. The local language, Namarithian, has a script known as Flame-script used on seals and monuments.

Geography and infrastructure: Walls encircle the city with gates at the cardinal directions. The Prism Spire functions as landmark and observatory. Transportation relies on river barges, sea-going ships, and stone causeways linking districts.