Zviyah
Zviyah is a fictional city-state in the northern highlands of the fantasy setting Eldara. It is a major trade hub and political center, situated on a high plateau above the Zviyia River. The city controls important river crossings and trade routes connecting coastal polities to inland kingdoms. Zviyah's terrain includes basalt cliffs, terraced agricultural belts, and fortified districts.
The city’s origins lie in early migrations, and it rose to prominence after the construction of the
Local governance is carried out by a council composed of merchant guild leaders and senior magistrates, which
Zviyah’s economy relies on river trade, glass production from desert sands, metal goods, and a standing market
Culturally, Zviyah hosts a Festival of Lights in mid-autumn and supports a multilingual society with a common
Architecturally, the city combines fortified walls, arcaded public squares, and domed temples with white plaster and