Regulos

Regulos is a city-state and regional capital located on the eastern shore of Lake Vaylan in the fictional continent of Ardentia. It serves as an administrative center for surrounding territories and functions as a hub for education, culture, and trade.

The name Regulos derives from an historic Regulan term meaning "place of memory" or "recall," reflecting the city’s long-standing role as a keeper of records. The city traces its emergence to the late first millennium and has maintained an enduring urban core through periods of conflict and reform.

Geographically, Regulos sits at the delta of the River Sari, with a temperate climate and a protected harbor that supports river and sea traffic. The urban layout includes an old quarter, a surrounding ring of markets, and a newer administrative district. Notable landmarks include the Council Hall and the Archive Fortress, which houses public records and manuscript collections.

Governance in Regulos is that of a constitutional city-state, led by a Council of Seven guilds and a Governor elected by the council. The legal framework blends civil law with customary practices, and public life centers on markets, schools, and pluralistic religious institutions.

The economy is diversified, with crafts such as glassware, textiles, and papyrus production, complemented by river trade. The city hosts the University of Regulos and the Archive Fort, a major public library and manuscript repository. The population speaks Regulan alongside a lingua franca used for regional trade, and religious life is pluralistic, with multiple temples and congregations represented in the city.