devleri
Devleri is a fictional ancient civilization frequently depicted in speculative fiction, tabletop role-playing games, and related media. The term is typically used to describe a seafaring culture known for extensive maritime trade, monumental architecture, and a distinctive iconography. While details differ among works, the Devleri are usually portrayed as organized into maritime city-states governed by councils and priesthoods.
The name Devleri derives from the fictional Devlerei language; in-universe scholars suggest it means “keepers of
Origin stories place their emergence around the late Bronze Age on a dispersed archipelago in the eastern
Cultural and technological highlights include bronze-working, glass-making, and sophisticated water-management systems. Their maritime skills enabled long-distance
In modern fiction, Devleri motifs appear as a source of mythic heritage, influencing city-planning ideas, nautical