Dorian is a small city in the north of Temeria. The nearest major city, Gors Velen, is located to the east. To the west lies Vizima and its namesake lake. Routes leading to and from Dorian run through Gors Velen, Vizima, Maribor and Carreras. North of the Pontar, the routes lead through Rinde, Oxenfurt and Tretogor. To the southwest of the city, lies Brokilon forest.
Geralt defeated a manticore in front of the Dorian city gate. The city is also where the famous detectives Codringher and Fenn are located.