Haddor

Haddor is a fictional port city frequently depicted in fantasy literature and role-playing game settings. It is commonly described as a major harbor on the southern coast of the continent of Verin, at the mouth of the Senn River. The city is portrayed as a commercial and strategic hub that blends cosmopolitan markets with fortified walls.

Haddor sits on a natural harbor sheltered by breakwaters. The climate is temperate and maritime, with mild winters, warm summers, and regular rainfall that supports a vibrant harbor district and surrounding farmlands.

According to various narratives, Haddor was founded by a merchant confederation in early medieval times and grew through trade privileges, guilds, and naval power. It endured sieges and fires and underwent repeated rebuilding, giving rise to a layered architectural heritage.

In most depictions Haddor operates as a city-state or capital of a confederation, governed by a merchant council or mayoral authority. Its economy centers on port trade, shipbuilding, textiles, spices, and fish, with saffron and timber often cited as key exports.

Haddori is described as a multilingual, multicultural city, home to markets, temples, and schools. Notable landmarks commonly attributed to Haddor include the Grey Bastion citadel, the Marble Market, and the Lighthouse of Dawn, which crowns the harbor entrance.

In fiction and games, the city serves as a crossroads in many stories and campaigns, providing a setting for political maneuvering, mercantile intrigue, and waterfront adventure.