norima

Norima is a fictional city used as a setting in speculative fiction and tabletop role-playing games. It is commonly depicted as a major port and cultural crossroads in the fictional realm where its stories unfold. The city is typically located on a sheltered bay along a temperate coastline and is surrounded by hills to the north and open sea to the south. Its urban core centers on the Market Street and the Parliament Steps, with distinctive districts such as the Docks, the Glass Quarter, and the Ember District.

Traditionally, Norima is described as an ancient trading hub founded by seafaring guilds. Its governance is usually presented as a City Council with a rotating mayor, alongside representatives from merchant, artisan, and scholarly guilds. The economy emphasizes harbor trade, shipbuilding, glassmaking, and manuscript production, while the population is depicted as cosmopolitan due to centuries of immigration and exchange.

Cultural life in Norima often highlights bazaars, libraries, and music venues. Local cuisine blends seafood with inland produce, and crafts such as glasswork are highlighted in the Glass Quarter. The city also features a mix of religious and secular institutions that reflect its diverse inhabitants.

In literature and media, Norima appears in multiple works, sometimes as the seat of a republic, other times as a provincial capital within a larger realm. Its use as a setting serves to explore themes of trade, migration, and cultural interaction.