rajanthe

Rajanthe is a fictional city-state in the fantasy realm of Valoria. It sits on the eastern edge of the Delmarian coast, along the Saren River delta, and serves as a major maritime and inland trading hub. The population is about 120,000, with a cosmopolitan mix of traders, artisans, and scholars.

According to tradition, Rajanthe was founded in the 9th century by the Rajan lineage as a fortress-city to control river trade. It expanded through guild alliances and maritime commerce. It joined the Valorian Confederacy in the 14th century and gained autonomous status after a regional reform in 1785.

Rajanthe has a constitutional framework with a ceremonial monarch and an elected Prime Chancellor who presides over the Council of Nine Guilds. The guilds influence policy on trade, defense, and education. The legal system blends customary law with written codes.

Economy centers on river and sea trade, textiles, brassware, rice, and spices. It maintains a free port policy and a diversified export base, including mulberry silk and saffron. The city hosts a bilingual population, speaking Rajan and Common Trade.

Cultural life centers on the Festival of Lanterns, architectural courtyards, and artisan markets. The University of Rajanthe hosts studies in navigation, engineering, and philology. Libraries preserve papyri and early printed scrolls.

In contemporary times, Rajanthe is a member of the Valorian Trade Union and maintains neutral diplomacy in regional conflicts. Notable figures include Chancellor Mira Alaric, navigator Tarin Joss, and composer Lysa Anori.