Silra

Silra is a fictional city-state and major port on the eastern coast of a broad island chain used in fantasy settings. It sits at the mouth of a sheltered bay and is surrounded by low hills, with a skyline dominated by white limestone buildings and tall lighthouses. The city is known for its orderly street plan, sturdy harbors, and active market.

The name Silra is said to derive from the ancient Silran word for “bright harbor.” Settlements formed around a natural quay in the early medieval period, and Silra gained de facto independence through guild-led treaties in the late medieval era. A written constitution was adopted in the 12th century, defining the balance between guild power and civic authority.

Silra is a constitutional republic in which the Assembly of Guilds appoints a chief magistrate. Its economy centers on maritime trade, shipbuilding, glassware, textiles, and ropework. The bay handles substantial imports and exports, linking inland markets with foreign ports. The sol is the currency, maintained by a central treasury and customs authority.

The city hosts a multilingual community, with Silran as the local language and a widely used lingua franca. Cultural life centers on the Lanterns Festival, maritime rites, and scholarly guilds. Notable landmarks include the Lighthouse of Eiren, the Market of Silk and Salt, and the Academy of Letters and Sciences.