Thelbor

Thelbor is a fictional city-state in the fantasy setting of Eldara, appearing in novels, role-playing games, and related media. It is frequently described as a commercial and scholarly hub whose inhabitants balance trade with diplomacy. The name Thelbor is attributed to different linguistic roots in various works, with common interpretations linking it to terms for stone and city.

Thelbor is located at the confluence of two rivers within a basin surrounded by low hills. The market district sits at the heart of the city and is encircled by defensive walls and an inland citadel. The climate is temperate with wet winters and warm summers.

Emergent in the early medieval-like period of Eldaran history, Thelbor gained prominence through river trade and guild organization. The Marble Gate, a ceremonial entrance to the marketplace, is frequently cited as a founding landmark. The city endured several sieges but maintained its archives and regulatory institutions.

The city blends fortified architecture with open public spaces. Notable landmarks include the Marble Gate, the Council Spire, and the Bibliotheca Thelorum, a public archive said to hold treaties, maps, and poetry.

Thelborans are portrayed as merchants, scribes, and diplomats. The economy centers on markets, tolls, and specialized crafts, with annual festivals celebrating scrolls and trade routes.

In contemporary fantasy media, Thelbor serves as a backdrop for narratives about commerce, political alliances, and urban resilience, with details varying by author and medium.