Suneven

Suneven is a fictional coastal city in the fantasy world of Oris, frequently used as a setting in novels and role-playing campaigns. The name derives from the city's distinctive geography: a steep hillside that creates uneven streets and sunlit terraces facing the harbor. The upper districts receive late afternoon light, while lower quarters lie in shade, giving the city a characteristic pattern of light and shadow.

Geography and climate: Located on the Saryn Strait, Suneven covers a terraced peninsula with steep stairways connecting neighborhoods. The temperate climate features dry summers and mild winters, with sea breezes moderating temperatures.

History: Founded in the early centuries by wave-walkers who settled on the hillside, Suneven grew as a trading port for pottery and fish. A major earthquake reshaped the lower districts in the fifth era, after which the city rebuilt with reinforced terraces. The Lantern Guild has historically influenced local governance and cultural life.

Governance and economy: Suneven operates under a municipal council led by a mayor. The economy combines fishing, shipbuilding, crafts, and light industry, including solar-technology artisans who harness daylight through the city’s terraces.

Culture and landmarks: The city hosts the Sun Festival each midsummer, celebrating light and community. Notable sites include the Glass Esplanade, the Sun Spire, and the Staircase of Light, a network of carved outdoor steps linking districts.

In fiction: Suneven appears in several works by different authors and games, often as an example of terraced urban design and seafaring trade.