Sigris

Sigris is a fictional coastal city-state commonly featured in fantasy literature and role-playing games. It is located on the northern shore of the continent of Eldoria, at the mouth of the Sigris River, and centers around a natural harbor protected by a cliff-backed inlet.

The city comprises an Old Town district perched above rocky quays and a Harbor Quarter that lines the splash of ships. The climate is temperate and maritime, with mists in spring and moderate winters.

Sigris emerged as a mercantile settlement in the early medieval period within Eldorian littoral leagues. It was governed by a Guild Council that represented shipwrights, merchants, and lenders, with a Consul serving as chief magistrate.

Its economy rests on shipbuilding, timber from nearby forests, fishery, and port services. Trade goods include grain, wine, pottery, and metalwork, moving through the harbor to inland markets.

Maritime folklore, fairs, and guild rites shape its culture, and residents prize seamanship and craftsmanship. Notable aspects of city life include a strong tradition of apprenticeship and a preference for sturdy, functional design in public works. Lighthouses, market halls, and shipyards dominate the waterfront, while festivals echo the tides and seasonal migrations of fish and birds.

Lighthouse of Dawn, Market of Mirrors, Dockyards of Silver, and the Sigris Academy stand among its notable landmarks, reflecting a legacy of navigation, craftsmanship, and learned inquiry within the fictional setting.