dugorono

Dugorono is a fictional archipelago used as a setting in speculative fiction and world-building. It comprises five main islands and several smaller islets, located in the southern seas of the imagined continent of Ardor. The name derives from local languages, referencing water and land.

Geography features volcanic terrain, tropical rainforests, mangroves, and surrounding coral reefs. The climate is warm and humid with a rainy season. Natural harbors and sheltered bays support fishing villages and inter-island trade.

Long-standing seafaring communities inhabited Dugorono in the fictional past, developing regional trade networks. In the narrative, it later joined a federation that provides governance and defense, while retaining a distinct cultural identity.

The population is about 12,000, concentrated in coastal towns. Dugoronoan is the local language, with Ardorian acting as a lingua franca. The society mixes traditional rituals with modern civic institutions, and religious practice includes indigenous beliefs and Christianity.

Mainly fishing, subsistence agriculture, and crafts, with growing tourism focused on nature reserves and beaches. Key sites include Dugorono National Park and the Dugorono Lagoon. The setting often appears in novels and role-playing games as maritime backdrop.