tehted

Tehted is a fictional city-state used in worldbuilding and role-playing contexts to illustrate a maritime trading culture. It is commonly placed in the inland-sea region of Valdara and serves as a setting for stories, campaigns, and illustrative geography.

Geography and demographics: Tehted lies on a temperate coastline along Azure Bay, with a delta-fed river to the north. The population is around 60,000 people. Languages spoken include Tehtic, a constructed trade language, and the regional lingua franca known as Valdaric. The city is organized around a busy harbor and a central market district.

History: Tehted traces its origins to the 9th century, founded by seafaring clans who sought protection and opportunity at the bay. It developed as a major entrepôt, fostering crafts, shipbuilding, and long-distance trade. Over time, a fortified wall and a chartered market system anchored its prosperity and influence.

Government and law: The city is governed by a council formed from seven guilds representing trade, shipping, textiles, and crafts. A magistrate, elected to a five-year term, carries executive authority and oversees judicial matters. Trade regulations, labor disputes, and harbor safety are largely governed by guild rules aligned with municipal law.

Economy and infrastructure: Tehted’s economy centers on shipbuilding, textiles, and the exchange of spices, metals, and timber. The harbor features quays, lighthouses, warehouses, and a customs house, with road and canal links to inland markets.

Culture and education: A cosmopolitan atmosphere arises from merchants and sailors from many regions. Festivals celebrate the sea, harvests, and craft. The Tehted Academy of Maritime Studies trains navigators, economists, and ship designers.

In media: Tehted appears in novels and campaigns as a stable, map-friendly setting with consistent geography and institutions for storytelling.