Fargeside

Fargeside is a fictional town created for world-building and speculative fiction. It is situated in the imagined country of Northmere, along the eastern edge of the Serene Belt. The name combines an archaic term for dye with side, reflecting a historical riverside industry.

It lies on a gentle clay plain beside the Farsen River, with mixed deciduous forests, small farms, and a network of local lanes. The climate is temperate, with mild winters, warm summers, and rainfall spread throughout the year.

Fargeside originated around a 15th-century dye works and a market square. A railway spur arrived in the 19th century, helping trade and growth. It later became part of the Westhaven district, and its river port faded as rail and road transport shifted.

Historically, the economy centered on dye production, textiles, and wood processing. Today it combines light manufacturing, services, and rural tourism. The settlement has about 8,000 residents, with a median age in the mid-40s and a profile typical of small rural towns in Northmere.

Cultural life centers on Riverside Park, the annual Fargeside Fair, and the Old Dye Works, now a community arts center. The town also hosts a small museum and a weekly farmers market.

Governance is provided by a parish council within the Northmere regional framework. Transportation links include a regional road, a heritage railway line, and regular bus services to nearby towns.