Situated on the eastern shores of Urngor, overlooking the jade-green waters of the Ryalus Ocean, Banville is a thriving city that thrives on the abundant resources harvested from the sea. The city was founded in 1354 AS, and its economy developed around coastal operations, including shipyards, boatwrights, and an extensive marina, which serves as the focal point of its trade and activities. Access to Banville is restricted to vessels registered with the Shipyard Authority, ensuring the city maintains control over its maritime affairs and regulates the flow of trade through its waters.

Banville's dense population is a testament to its status as a bustling port city and a crowning achievement of Rautavarasto civil engineering. The city's waterways, connecting to the ocean, feed into large artificial aquifers lined with Rautavarasto desalination and filtering technology. These aquifers supply fresh water to the city through pumping mechanisms. The outflow systems lead to hub facilities where waste and refuse are processed into reusable actinic components of varying states. These components are then distributed to other facilities where they are used or traded. The city's commitment to sustainability ensures that nothing goes to waste, and its citizens thrive as a result.

The governance of Banville is overseen by the Azure Council, led by eleven District Aldermen and headed by the Jade Duke. Every ten years, the ducal position is elected from among the District Aldermen, while the subordinate District Aldermen positions are held through elections within their districts for a term of two years. The Council relies on the ambassadors of the Vaunted Chorus to maintain diplomatic relations between Banville, the other cities of the Cities Three, and the Rautavarasto nations.

Banville stands as a testament to the resilience and determination of its citizens, who refused to yield in the face of adversity and worked diligently to rebuild their home after the Time of the Shattering. The city's reliance on its coastal resources and maritime trade has shaped its identity, and the spirit of the sea continues to be a vital aspect of its economy and daily life.