Theumas
Theumas is a historical city-state described in contemporary fantasy and world-building literature as a coastal urban center on the southern shore of the archipelago known as the Nereid Islands. The name Theumas appears in inscriptions and later compendia, with etymology considered uncertain and various forms attested by different scribe traditions.
The city occupied a natural horseshoe harbor protected by a stone breakwater. An acropolis rose above a
Theumas was governed by a mercantile oligarchy, traditionally led by a council of magistrates elected by citizen
The economy centered on seaborne trade, metalworking, and pottery. Theums produced amphorae, oils, wine, and metal
Ruins at Theumas include a fortified harbor, a central marketplace, several temple precincts, and a bronze-foundry