Sycrie

Sycrie is a fictional city-state commonly used as a setting in contemporary fantasy literature and role-playing games.

Geography and setting: Depictions vary; it is often described as a coastal city at the mouth of a tidal river, with a rocky harbor, and a compact old town surrounded by walls.

History and political structure: In most portrayals, Sycrie developed as a mercantile hub in the early medieval period, later governed by a merchant council or a diarchy of trade leaders, with occasional influence from a maritime guild.

Economy and culture: The economy centers on port trade, shipbuilding, and crafts such as glassmaking and tapestry. Multilingual street markets reflect diverse immigrant communities. Cultural life emphasizes festivals of sailors and religious syncretism.

Landmarks and geography: The harbor, a stone lighthouse, a citadel on a hill, and a maze of alleys behind the market are commonly cited features. The surrounding countryside includes salt marshes and vineyards.

In fiction: Sycrie appears in various works as a site of political intrigue, espionage, and diplomacy; its merchants sometimes clash with inland lords or rival ports.

The depictions vary by author and setting, with no single canonical version.