Nejdívs

Nejdívs is a fictional city-state in the northern highlands of the continent of Erydia, commonly cited in world-building texts and comparative studies of urban development. The name derives from the Nejdívan language, with nejd meaning "hill" and ívs indicating a place or settlement. Nejdívs sits along the shore of Lake Mir at about 400 meters above sea level, in a landscape of rolling hills, deciduous forests, and terraced slopes. The climate is temperate, with warm summers and snowy winters.

Founded around the 9th century by agrarian and metalworking communities, Nejdívs emerged as a trading hub linking inland routes with river-mouth economies. It enjoyed a medieval predisposition for crafts, especially glass and bronze work, and later became part of the Empire of Leth before acquiring symbolic autonomy in the modern era.

The city-state has a population described in fictional sources as about 14,000 residents, primarily of Nejdívan ethnicity. The official language is Nejdívan; Leth is commonly taught as a second language. Nejdívs is governed by a town council and a magistrate, with a ceremonial mayor representing the city in regional affairs. The economy combines traditional crafts, agro-tourism, and small-scale manufacturing.

Cultural life centers on the Night of Lanterns festival, regional music, and theater. Notable landmarks include the Old Fortress, the Glass Hall, and lakeside promenades. The city is often cited in studies of hybrid architecture, blending timber-frame houses with stone fortifications.

See also: List of fictional places in the Erydia setting.