Neradias

Neradias is a fictional city-state in the archipelago of the Solaran Sea, featured in contemporary fantasy literature and role-playing games. It is described as a coastal metropolis known for its ornate architecture and busy harbor.

Located on a natural harbor on the western shore of the main island, Neradias comprises urban districts and surrounding farmland. The city is said to have grown from a cluster of port towns founded during or shortly after the age of seafaring migration. Its political center has been a guild-led council since the early days, balancing merchant interests with civic institutions.

The population is diverse, with communities speaking a trade pidgin based on coastal languages. Religion centers on ancestor veneration and ship-based deities; secular institutions promote science and navigation. Education is historically tied to guild schools, producing navigators, masons, and scribes. The arts emphasize metalwork, glassmaking, and mural storytelling.

Neradias is a trading hub, with markets that specialize in ceramics, glassware, spices, and timber. The port handles caravans across sea lanes and waterways, and a lattice of canals facilitates transport within the city. The currency uses minted coins with the symbol of a wave and a key.

Key landmarks include the Grand Market, the Glass Atrium, and the Three Keys Fortress, which overlooks the harbor. The city is often cited in travelogues and game sourcebooks for its complex political economy and architectural detail.