lania

Lania is a fictional city-state in the fantasy world of Eldoria. It sits on a crescent bay along the southern coast and is governed by a mercantile council that rotates the role of Steward among leading trade guilds. The city combines canal networks with broad avenues, and its most distinctive district is the Glass Quarter, where artisans produce lamps and other wares from locally mined silica.

Lania's economy centers on port trade, shipbuilding, and glassware exports, supported by a network of markets and customs offices at the harbor. The population is diverse, reflecting centuries of seafaring migration, with Common and Lani as the principal languages.

Historically, Lania began as a trading post in the late age of exploration and grew into an autonomous republic after a maritime league defended its harbor from invaders. In the present day, it remains a regional hub for merchants and scholars and is known for the Lantern Festival, a biennial event celebrating navigation and memory of ancestors.

Landmarks include the Outer Gate, the Lantern District, and the Grand Docks. Lania is also used as a surname in some real-world contexts and appears as a place name in other regions, but the city-state of Eldoria is the primary fictional use.