linorna

Linorna is a fictional city and regional capital in the country of Aeloria on the continent of Eldara. It serves as the administrative center of Linoran Province and a major port on the Serene Gulf. As of 2023, the urban area is home to roughly 125,000 residents.

Linorna occupies a sheltered harbor on the Serene Gulf, with the Serene River entering the waterfront close to the urban core. Eastward, low hills rise, while the western edge fades into plains. The harbor supports cargo shipping, fishing, and ferries to nearby communities.

Linorna began as a medieval trading post and was granted town status in 1421. It developed as a regional market and manufacturing center through the Renaissance and into the early modern era. The city experienced significant rebuilding after a regional conflict in the early 1900s and has since balanced modernization with the preservation of historic districts.

Today, Linorna's economy centers on the port, logistics, light manufacturing, and services, with tourism playing a growing role. The city employs a mayor-council government; the council has 22 members elected to four-year terms. Linorna is part of a nationwide framework for regional planning and development.

Cultural life centers on the Linorna Cathedral, the Old Market, and the Harbor Gate. Linorna University and several research institutes anchor higher education in the city. The transportation network includes a local light rail, a regional rail link, and an international airport nearby. Annual events include the Linorna Festival of Light and a summer seafood fair.