Slosside

Slosside is a fictional coastal town that appears in contemporary fantasy and speculative fiction, as well as in tabletop role-playing campaigns. In most depictions, Slosside sits on a sheltered inlet along the northern coast of the fictional region of Northreach. It features a working harbor, narrow streets, and a historic lighthouse overlooking the water.

The town has a temperate maritime climate with cool summers and mild winters. Its landscape comprises clay cliffs, salt marshes, and a tidal river that feeds the inlet near the harbor. Etymologies vary by author, with no canonical origin.

Founded in the 18th century by fishing families and shipwrights, Slosside expanded in the 19th century via timber trade and shipbuilding, later diversifying into fisheries, crafts, and tourism. It preserves maritime heritage through museums and harborside events.

The local economy centers on fishing, aquaculture, small-scale manufacturing, and visitor services. Landmarks include Slosside Lighthouse, the Old Mill, and Tide Gate Park. Slosside Days, a maritime festival, is commonly depicted as a focal annual event.

Governance is depicted as an incorporated town with a mayor and council. Population figures vary by narrative but are typically in the low thousands. The town maintains a library, a primary school, and clinics.

In media, Slosside serves as a flexible setting for world-building in novels and RPG materials, adapted to suit different narratives.