selhala
Selhala is a fictional port city that appears in fantasy literature and tabletop role-playing campaigns. In most interpretations it lies along a crescent bay on the southern coast of the Serene Archipelago, where sea lanes meet inland trade routes. The city is known for its glass markets, timber quays, and a network of canals that weave between merchant warehouses and guild halls. The toponym Selhala is commonly linked in-universe to the Selha language, often interpreted as "shorelight" or "bright harbor," though specifics vary by author.
Historically, Selhala is depicted as a mercantile republic or a guild-led polis. It rose to prominence through
Economy and culture: The economy depends on maritime trade, glassware, spice import, and tourism. Cultural life
Landmarks: The Azure Gate, a wide basalt arch at the harbor entrance; the Glass Market, an open-air
In fiction: Selhala appears in multiple works and game settings, often as a nexus of commercial power