Tuzildis

Tuzildis is a fictional city-state featured in a range of fantasy novels and tabletop role-playing games. Within those works, its geography and institutions are described with some variation, but common elements recur across sources. The city is positioned on the delta of the Serin River, with fertile terraces inland and desert foothills to the south. The climate is hot and arid, with seasonal floods feeding agriculture along the river.

Society in Tuzildis is cosmopolitan, shaped by long-standing merchant guilds and artisan families. The economy centers on trade, metalworking, glassmaking, and pottery, supported by a busy harbor and river routes. The central market serves as a meeting point for caravans from inland and coastal realms. The population includes diverse communities, with languages and customs reflecting a long-standing openness to outsiders.

Government is depicted as a merchant republic, governed by a council drawn from guilds and learned families, with a magistrate or praetor acting as head of state. Elections or appointments to the council appear across works, sometimes with ceremonial duties linked to religious or civic festivals.

Historically, Tuzildis is described as having flourished during a regional golden age, before recurring conflicts with rival city-states and empires. Notable sites include the Market of Echoes, the Temple of Nine Lamps, and extensive city walls and aqueducts. In fiction, Tuzildis serves as a setting for intrigue, diplomacy, and trade conflicts, with maps and glossaries created by fans and authors.