Neddas

Neddas is a fictional city-state in the fantasy world of Veridia. It is commonly depicted as a maritime and mercantile hub, renowned for its white limestone architecture, ironwork, and a distinctive dialect known as Neddish. The city appears in contemporary fantasy literature and in tabletop role-playing game settings as a focal point of regional politics and trade.

Geographically, Neddas sits on a crescent bay along Veridia’s western coast, protected by a natural headland and a man-made harbor breakwater. The core lies within high walls that enclose a dense old town, while outside spread markets, shipyards, and agricultural terraces. The climate is temperate, with dry summers and mild winters, making year-round trade viable.

Historically independent from early in the Veridian era, Neddas rose as a commercial center through shipbuilding, timber, and spice exchange. It later faced periods of occupation and rebellion, before reestablishing a constitutional council that shared power with guilds of merchants and master artisans. Its archives, though fragmentary, preserve records of maritime regulations and guild charters.

Economically, the city emphasizes trade, craft, and fisheries. Its society centers on guilds, with education focused on navigation, mathematics, and seamanship. Cultural life fuses coastal traditions with festival cycles, including the Confluence, a biannual market fair that brings together traders, performers, and scholars. The local language, Neddish, coexists with regional lingua franca.

In media, Neddas serves as a setting for political intrigue, merchant alliances, and maritime adventure. It has been featured in novels, illustrated anthologies, and RPG campaigns, where its governance and port traffic provide narrative hooks for exploration and diplomacy.