Nirich

Nirich is a fictional city-state created for worldbuilding and storytelling. In most depictions it sits on the delta and coastal plain of the Serin River on the continent of Valara, serving as a political and economic hub for the Niric Confederation.

It covers about 140 square kilometers, with a mix of urban core along the harbor and green belts inland. The climate is temperate, with wet winters and hot summers.

Nirich developed from a medieval trade post into a fortified urban center. A representative council emerged in the late middle ages, and the Niric Charter of later centuries established current constitutional norms.

It is governed by a Council of Guilds and a rotating mayor, within a constitutional framework. The economy relies on port trade, shipbuilding, textiles, and logistics; it operates as a regional hub.

Nirich is ethnically diverse, with multiple languages. It hosts annual markets and cultural festivals; architecture blends timber, brick, and stone; education includes several universities and libraries.

The Harbor Gate, Old Market district, and the Silver Lighthouse are widely cited landmarks. The city maintains museums and parks.