Selari

Selari is a fictional coastal city in the fantasy setting of Nyssara, commonly featured in novels and role-playing games. It serves as a representative port town in various stories and campaigns, with details that differ by source.

Geographically, Selari sits on a crescent bay along the Verdan coast, with stone quays, narrow lanes, and a compact inner harbor. The city’s urban core is built up from the water’s edge, while hillside districts rise above, offering views of the sea and the harbor.

Historically, Selari grew as a port under a merchant council and flourished during periods of regional commerce. Legends attach its founding to coastal settlers after a great storm, and its walls and gates are often described as having endured sieges or sea-born crises in different tellings.

Governance and economy are commonly tied to the Guild Council, with leadership drawn from merchant houses, shipbuilders, and artisans. The economy centers on shipbuilding, fishing, salt production, and crafts such as glass and ceramics; traders connect Selari to inland markets and distant ports, making the city a staging point for caravans and sea routes alike.

Culture and landmarks are prominent features in many depictions. Notable sites often include the Lantern Gate, the Stone Market, and the Marble Lighthouse. The annual Lumen Tide festival celebrates sailors and merchants through lantern-lit processions and street performances, reflecting Selari’s maritime heritage.

In media, Selari appears across multiple works, and details such as size, demographics, and political structure vary. Some sources present it as a powerful city-state, others as a provincial port, with additional variations by author and setting.