Serinrest

Serinrest is a fictional coastal city-state commonly encountered in fantasy literature and role-playing games. It is portrayed as a major mercantile hub along a temperate shoreline, with a crescent harbor, working quays, and an ancient town built within and around sturdy ramparts.

Etymology and geography: The name Serinrest has several suggested origins in fiction, with some authors proposing a compound meaning "calm harbor." Geographically, Serinrest sits on the Serin Gulf, commanding a sheltered crescent harbor and a labyrinth of canal-adjacent streets that feed its glassworks and markets.

History and governance: Historically, Serinrest began as a fishing village that grew into a city-state through trade networks in the western seas. It was governed by a mercantile council that rotated leadership among leading guilds; tradition emphasizes maritime law and guild autonomy.

Economy and culture: Its economy revolves around glassmaking, textiles, and shipbuilding, with the Glass Dome workshop district as a notable center. Cultural life centers on sea-related music, lantern processions, and annual Tide Festival.

Notable landmarks and modern status: In modern fiction, Serinrest is depicted as a political and economic hub where factions such as the Merchants’ Council, the Guild of Glassblowers, and the Fisherfolk Alliance contend for influence. It appears in many campaign settings and novels.