Sejar

Sejar is a fictional city-state commonly used in world-building and speculative fiction. It is typically set along a crescent bay on the western coast of the fictional continent of Aftara, depicted as a busy mercantile hub with a diverse population and a long maritime tradition. Governance varies by source but often features a constitutional framework or merchant council that governs through district assemblies. The capital city of Sejar centers on a natural harbor, a historic core, and a waterfront district known for markets and shipyards that blend traditional crafts with workshop innovation.

Etymology: In most works, the name Sejar derives from the Sejar language, with renderings meaning “harbor,” “memory,” or “story,” depending on the author.

Geography and climate: Sejar’s coastal belt includes estuaries, mangroves, and rice paddies inland. The climate is temperate to subtropical, with monsoon-like wet seasons in some depictions.

History: Sejar began as a trading outpost and grew into a regional hub through seafaring networks. It formed alliances with island polities, navigated periodic external pressures, and cultivated a policy of cultural exchange and economic diversification.

Economy and culture: The economy centers on seaborne trade, shipbuilding, textiles, and crafts. Markets attract merchants from inland regions and offshore realms. Society often features multilingualism, guild networks, and festivals that celebrate endurance of sea and story.