Storhaven

Storhaven is a fictional city-state in the realm of Eldoria. It sits on the delta of the Stor River where it meets the Sea of Tides, functioning as a principal trading and administrative center for the Storhaven Confederacy. The name Storhaven is commonly believed to derive from early merchant speech meaning "great harbor," though the exact etymology remains debated.

The city began as a trading outpost in the Early Middle Ages and grew with riverine commerce. By the 14th century it had become the capital of the Storhaven Confederacy, experiencing a commercial renaissance that attracted merchants, artisans, and scholars. It faced periods of conflict, rebuilding after fires and sieges, and gradually expanded beyond its original harbor precincts.

Governance is a magistrate council elected from merchant guilds and urban wards. The population is diverse, with districts such as the Docklands, Market Quarter, and Hill District. The official language is Common; locally spoken Storhaven dialects, markets, and street names reflect a multilingual urban culture.

The economy centers on port trade, shipbuilding, and crafts. Storhaven maintains shipyards on the river and harbor, a bustling market, and workshops producing textiles and metal goods. Cultural life revolves around the Academy of Arts, the Storhaven Library, and public squares that host festivals such as the Solstice Market.

Notable landmarks include Stor Gate, the Lantern Quarter, and the Tower of the Magistrate. The city is traversed by an extensive canal network, a harbor complex, and a river ferry system, with a railway link connecting it to inland towns.