Yíl

Yíl is a coastal city and administrative center in the fictional country of Valora, located on the coast of the Yíl Gulf. It serves as the capital of Valora’s southern province and functions as a regional hub for trade, culture, and transport.

The name Yíl is derived from the Valoran word for wind, a nod to the city’s windy harbor and its long maritime traditions.

Yíl lies on the southern shore of the Yíl Gulf, sheltered by limestone headlands. The city has a natural harbor that supports commercial shipping and fishing. The climate is temperate Mediterranean, with mild, wet winters and dry summers.

Yíl was founded in the 9th century by seafaring traders and grew as a regional trading port. Fortifications were added in the medieval period, and the harbor expanded during the early modern era to accommodate larger merchant ships. In the 19th and 20th centuries, rail and road links connected Yíl with inland markets, reinforcing its role as a logistics center.

As of the early 21st century, the city has about 120,000 residents. The population is predominantly Valoran-speaking, with minority communities contributing to a diverse cultural scene. Yíl hosts annual maritime and cultural festivals, and its cuisine emphasizes seafood, olive oil, and citrus.

The economy centers on the port, shipping services, fishing, and light manufacturing. The waterfront area contains warehouses, markets, and a university campus. Public transport includes a coastal tram line and regional rail connections.

Notable landmarks include the Yíl Fortress, the Old Town pedestrian zone, and the Lighthouse of Yíl, which sits on the eastern headland.