Zavel
Zavel is a city-state located on the southern coast of the Ardian mainland, facing the Bay of Lyria. It occupies a compact urban core surrounded by hills and a busy harbor, with a mixed residential and commercial shoreline.
Founded as a trading settlement in the late medieval period, Zavel grew as a maritime hub through
Zavel operates as a constitutional republic. The government is headed by a mayor and a Council of
Its economy centers on fishing, shipbuilding, port services, and trade-based industries. In recent decades, Zavel has
Population is diverse, with communities of Zavelian, immigrant, and offshore workers. The official language is Zavelian,
Notable sites include the Old Fortress, Market Pier, and the Library of Tides, which houses maritime records