Doughthe
Doughthe is a traditional communal bread-making ritual practiced in the coastal communities of the fictional archipelago of Northmere. The term functions as both the name of the ritual and a verb describing the act of kneading and sharing dough. Etymology is uncertain, but scholars commonly relate it to older Northmere phrases for dough and gathering.
During a doughthe event, participants gather in a square or communal hall. An elder prepares a starter
Historically, doughthe dates to at least the 16th century, arising from harvest rituals that linked food production
Variants exist between communities, notably in the type of flour used (wheat, rye, or mixed grains) and
Doughthe is regarded as a case study in communal food practices and intangible cultural heritage.