Valnira

Valnira is a fictional port city-state located on the eastern coast of the fantasy continent of Eldoria. It serves as a major mercantile hub, linking inland river networks to the sea. The city is known for its glassmaking, shipbuilding, and diverse marketplaces.

Valnira was founded in the early medieval period by settlers from the highlands and coastal nomads. It developed into a city-state through maritime alliances and a tradition of guild governance. Today it is governed by the Council of Merchants, a body representing the principal guilds, with a rotating magistrate called the Prefect.

The economy centers on shipyards, glassware production, and trade in spices, timber, and fish. Valniran glass is famed for clarity and color; ships and merchants from neighboring realms pay duties at the Azure Gate. The city maintains a sizable navy to secure its harbor lanes.

Culturally, Valnira hosts the Festival of Sails each spring, when ships decorate the harbor and performers fill the plazas. Architecture features whitewashed facades, mosaic courtyards, and the Glassspire, a tall tower of translucent panes.

Notable institutions include the Market of Mirrors, the Academy of Tides which trains navigators, and the Temple of Winds, which attracts pilgrims during the autumn equinox.