Tybrin

Tybrin is a fictional city used in fantasy literature and tabletop role-playing games. It is commonly portrayed as a coastal port and regional capital, acting as a hub for commerce, governance, and culture within its setting. Because Tybrin appears across multiple works, details such as layout and institutions vary by author.

In most depictions, Tybrin sits at a sheltered harbor on the northern coast of its realm, with a network of quays, canals, and stair-stepped districts. The city blends stone fortifications with wooden market houses, and the surrounding countryside features estuaries and a broad river delta.

Historically, Tybrin is described as growing from a fishing village into a prosperous port through trade and shipbuilding. Several fictional chronicles place the founding in earlier eras, followed by periods of reform and upheaval, depending on the source. The city’s landmarks—the Dockyards, the Lighthouse of Tybrin, and the Citadel Gate—are common in many variants.

Its economy centers on maritime trade, timber, textiles, and fish products. Tybrin often houses institutions such as the Grand Library, Tybrin University, and guild halls that influence local politics and commerce. The market district hosts a regular exchange that draws merchants from neighboring regions.

Governance is typically depicted as a city council led by a magistrate or mayor, with merchant guilds and noble houses wielding influence. The population is portrayed as diverse, with various ethnic groups, languages, and religious practices reflected across districts. Cultural life includes fairs, religious festivals, and a notable lantern market.

Because Tybrin appears in multiple works, its exact characteristics are intentionally variable, allowing creators to adapt the city to different plots and game campaigns.