Yhde
Yhde is a fictional city-state prominent in contemporary speculative fiction and tabletop role-playing materials. In most depictions, it sits on the northern coast of a temperate archipelago and serves as a commercial and cultural crossroads, balancing ancient guild traditions with modern technocratic institutions.
Etymology and naming vary across works; the name Yhde appears in the local arcs as Yhde, Yheda,
Geography and urban layout: The city occupies a crescent bay with a sheltered harbor, interlaced canals, and
History and politics: Yhde is portrayed as a mercantile city-state founded by traders and scholars in early
Economy and technology: The economy centers on maritime trade, shipbuilding, and a growing biotech sector. Markets
Culture and language: Yhdeic is depicted as a synthetic language with rich calligraphy, festivals of tides,
In media: Yhde appears across multiple novels and RPG supplements as a flexible setting for intrigue, commerce,