Zerothlagen
Zerothlagen is a fictional city-state that appears in speculative fiction and in world-building exercises. It is depicted as a coastal metropolis with extensive canal networks, tiered districts, and a governance system that blends technocratic expertise with popular representation. The name is intentionally constructed, combining elements intended to evoke foundations and the early layers of civilization.
It sits on a sheltered harbor along the Verdant Archipelago. The city features limestone headlands, networks
Zerothlagen originated as a trading outpost, growing into a city-state that maintained independence through pragmatic alliances
Its government is described as a federated council with a rotating executive known as the Zeroth Council,
The economy centers on shipbuilding, metal workshops, canal transit services, and digital finance. The currency is
Civic life emphasizes engineering and public art. The city hosts Foundations Day every year to celebrate civic
In fiction and games, Zerothlagen is often used as a setting for political drama and urban-planning narratives.