dooside
Dooside is a fictional coastal town widely used as a setting in contemporary fantasy and speculative fiction. It is typically depicted on a temperate, wind-swept coast where a crescent bay shelters two natural harbors, divided by a seawall known as the Glass Gate. The town centers on Old Town and North Quay, with a newer commercial district stretching along South Reach. The population and size vary by work, but most render Dooside as a compact community of tradesmen, artisans, and sailors.
Historically, Dooside is said to have been founded in the late Middle Ages by maritime families who
Economy centers on fishing, ship repair, small-scale crafts, and increasingly, tourism. The port authority oversees shipping
In fiction, Dooside is noted for its atmospheric weather, layered architecture, and the sense that the town