Valentsis

Valentsis is a fictional coastal city and regional capital in the continent of Valoria. It sits on the eastern shore of the Auric Gulf, about 60 kilometers north of the delta city of Liran. The city has an estimated population of 120,000 and serves as a commercial and educational hub for the surrounding region. Valentsis traces its origins to 12th-century trading clans and developed as a harbor town through the medieval era, expanding during industrialization in the 19th century and undergoing urban renewal in the late 20th century.

Economy: The economy centers on maritime services, logistics, light manufacturing, and tourism. The port handles cargo, ferries, and cruise traffic. The city hosts Valentsis University, a public research university with faculties in engineering, humanities, and life sciences.

Transportation: Valentsis is served by an international airport and a light rail network that links central districts with outer neighborhoods.

Governance: The city operates under a mayor-council system within the Valorian state. The council enacts local ordinances and oversees services such as policing, sanitation, and public works.

Culture and infrastructure: Notable landmarks include the Crescent Wharf, the Glass Library, and the Old Bell Tower. The city hosts regional arts and music festivals and maintains diverse neighborhoods. Climate: temperate maritime, with mild winters and cool summers.