Places

Aemrith is a city in Teryndal, within Xalmyrra, built into steep terrain at the base of snowy mountains. It is the birthplace of Aldar, who grew up among its cliffs and snowy rooftops.

Aetherion is a region of Thalassai on Xolterra, governed by Zephyra, the archon of air. Its main city stands on high plateaus near Thalcoris.

The Aethrendar Gate is an ancient gate suspended high above the Aethrendar Sea in Xalmyrra. Its half circle frame is carved with symbols, including a spiral matching Eira's mark and signs of the sun, star and moon. Aurion studied these m...

The Aethrendar Sea lies in Xalmyrra, beside southern Irrathis. Ships cross its waters toward Velundra, and parts of its shore are rocky. The Aethrendar Gate hangs high above it.

Alecton is the main planet of the Proxion system, within the Hyperion Spiral, and belongs to the Malverand Intergalactic Empire. It has deep blue oceans and thin, winding green continents. A harmless alga gives much of its landscape its...

Alula is the easternmost port city of Haverloch, built on an island in Eastern Valrindor. Its perfectly aligned streets and mirrored architecture are visible from high above the city.

The Amalthea system is one of the star systems controlled by the Malverand Intergalactic Empire in the Hyperion Spiral. It shares its name with Amalthea, one of Ozaith's children.

Arcanis Village is a settlement in Haverloch, near its northwestern border and the Navan Sea. The rustic village has simple fences and open fields, without Axanaxa's rigid symmetry.

Argylon is the home star system of the Spiral Mandate, within the Hyperion Spiral. Mandora is its main world and the Mandate's capital. The system lies mostly north of Valrindor, slightly to the east.

Ashenford is a nation in Valrindor, centered on one large industrial city because the surrounding wasteland is inhospitable. Magic is scarce.

Ashtarim is a nation in northeastern Valrindor.

Astralem was a cold industrial city in the western mountains of Varnhallow, known for mining and construct production. Within the Varnhallow temporal anomaly, Benedict served as its divine patriarch.

Astralynne was the capital of Varnhallow. Within the Varnhallow temporal anomaly, it was the seat of Eltaru Ninsath and housed the Grand Court, where tournaments selected the divine patriarchs.

Atraxis Prime is a green realm surrounding a single town south of Xalmyrra, within the Land of Darkness on Valrindor. Jorhan rules it, and a wall of darkness encloses its valley.

Atraxis Prime Alpha was a homeworld of the atraxi in the Atraxis system. Its cities had advanced black structures with white accents, while reds, oranges and deep browns dominated the landscape.

Atraxis Prime Omega is an atraxi colony on a planet within the Malverand Intergalactic Empire, in the Hyperion Spiral. Aerial ships from Chronasis travel there.

The Atraxis system was home to an advanced atraxi civilization, including Atraxis Prime Alpha. A blackness resembling the void engulfed their homeworld and its dying sun, forcing the survivors to flee aboard a spaceship and through a gat...

Aurivallis is an autonomous city in Thalcoris, on Xolterra. It lies in a mountain valley shaped like a crescent, surrounded by jungle. The city has silvery blue temple spires, silver pyramids and paved streets. Many of its Tenari inhabit...

Avalon is the capital of Lumeria, near the Lumerian Bay. Regent Bernard and his advisors govern from the regents' palace, whose rounded blue domes have silver spires. The city's main promenade runs near the bay.

Axanaxa is the capital and a port city of Haverloch, in southeastern Valrindor. The Axial Concord governs from the Hall of Reflections.

Bjarnholt is a nation in southern Valrindor, with forests, cliffs and narrow fjords. Thorik leads it and cooperates with Skarnheim and Vintergard. Haverloch is a neighboring nation.

Blackcrag, also called the Blackcrag Dominion, is a nation in eastern Valrindor, north of Shroudvale. Its capital is Omberion.

Borovia is a forest nation in Valrindor, led by Bogdan. Its capital, Dubravin, lies within forests and is built almost entirely from wood, with treehouse accommodations. The nation is known for its woodcutters and artisans. Borovia is al...

Brahzûn is a large city in western Ulzathir, near the Navan Sea. Governor Zhulkar administers it, and its surrounding ibrashi farms supply wool for textiles and clothing.

Brighthaven is an island nation in southern Valrindor. Its capital, Radiance Prime, stands at the northern tip of the island.

Brondoris is a small city in Teryndal, west of Irrathis in Xalmyrra. A colossal glacier stands nearby.

Brunholl is a port city on Blackcrag's eastern coast. Its basalt buildings stand across broad floodplains and are built to withstand hurricanes and harsh seas. Long stone docks serve large ships, fishing boats and skyships. The city has...

Calaris is a harbor city in northern Calthorpe, on Valrindor. Its cobbled streets pass between buildings built mostly of white bricks. Sturdy wooden bridges connect parts of the harbor, where fishermen and dockworkers work.

Caldora is a city on Alecton, in the Proxion system of the Hyperion Spiral. It belongs to the Malverand Intergalactic Empire.

Callisto is a star system in the Hyperion Spiral. It is one of the seven major systems fully controlled by the Malverand Intergalactic Empire.

Calthorpe is a nation on Valrindor, beside the Calthorpe Ocean and the Calthorpe mountain range. Its capital, Crosford, stands at the base of the mountains. Calaris, a fishing harbor, lies in the nation's north. Calthorpe's ships use the...

The Calthorpe Ocean lies on Valrindor, beside Calthorpe. Kalendros is a fishing city on its shore. Therendros also stands near the ocean, and Calthorpe's ships use its trade routes.

Carvano is a distant nation on Valrindor. It was invited to the first Valrindor Council meeting.

The Celestial Nexus is a meeting complex in southern Chronasis, in Thalassai on Xolterra. It was built for the nation's archons and regional officials.

Central Valrindor is a region of Valrindor with green hills, forests and broad plains, broken by mountains and lakes. It contains Kaldaryn and neighboring nations and city states. Garrik leads Kaldaryn, whose influence extends across muc...

Chalxata is Thalcoris's primary port and a trading hub on Xolterra, east of Tequaltor. Its harbor has sprawling docks and a stone pier near the coastal cliffs. The gate used by the first Xalmyrran expedition stands nearby, overlooking th...

Chimalya is a place on Valrindor. The route Thalena planned for Jin's expedition ran west of Chimalya after Thiravos, before continuing into the unknown lands.

Chronasis is the capital of Thalassai on Xolterra and gives its name to the surrounding region. Thalena is its archon.

Chronasis is a city on Valrindor in the Malverand Intergalactic Empire. It is distinct from Chronasis in Thalassai. Bruno serves as its overseer.

Cloudrift is a sprawling city in central Thundermarch, on Valrindor, dedicated to Tianlei. Its streets follow waterways crossed by bridges. A large river connects it to the area around Raindawn. The city is peaceful again.

Cloudrift Temple is a mountain temple and training site in Thundermarch, on Valrindor. It stands high among the cliffs, with stone corridors, a courtyard and pillars carved with storm motifs. Its open sparring arena is surrounded by high...

Corandel is a city state on Valrindor. Jin passed above it while traveling toward Kyranthos.

Corthis is an uninhabitable planet in Valrindor's solar system, closer to the sun than Valrindor.

The Council Citadel is the seat of Ozaith and his council in Ishtanûr, the capital of Ulzathir in eastern Valrindor. The spiraling citadel has dark gilded stone walls and palm gardens. A broad staircase winds up to the summit chamber, wh...

The Council Hall is the Xalmyrran Council's meeting chamber in the Imperial Institute, in Irrathis, Teryndal, on Xalmyrra. Massive doors open into a spacious hall with high arches and a large stone table. Broad glass windows overlook the...

Crosford is the capital of Calthorpe, on Valrindor, at the base of the Calthorpe mountain range. A massive dark stone tower rises above clean white buildings. Pale walls enclose the city, whose buildings have gilded accents and open gree...

Cyndarel is a city in central Valrindor, near Morindel, beside Cyndarel Lake. It was damaged during the Battle for Cyndarel.

The Dahruz Desert is the largest desert on Valrindor, lying north of Ishtanûr within Ulzathir. Its shifting dunes are broken by distant mountains, scattered waterholes and small oases where desert birds gather.

Delmora is a nation on Valrindor, along the route a Thalassai windweaver followed through Velisara to Lumeria while carrying an invitation to the Valrindor Council.

Deylin's Village is a small, unnamed settlement in Erenmyr, just north of Lirathen. Modest houses stand among gently rolling green hills. Deylin and Ilyra's home is near the outskirts, and Lythariel came from the village.

Drakarim is the capital of Durakarn, on Valrindor. Massive buildings of dark gray stone streaked with gold are linked by delicate glass bridges. The city stands on a broad plain amid mountains, rivers and lakes, with the ocean nearby. It...

Dravemir is a fortified border city of Soltheris in the southern lowlands of Xalmyrra. It stands on the edge of the Land of Darkness, protecting Zeydrith and serving as a base for expeditions.

Draxil is a foggy cyan blue mining planet in Proxion system, controlled by the Malverand Intergalactic Empire. It holds the empire's richest Kytherite deposits, with several large stations in orbit and a small population supporting the m...

Drozhvenya is an agricultural nation in southern Valrindor that exports food. Vast plains and grain farms surround its capital, Viregrad, which is known for its fresh bread.

Dubravin is the capital of Borovia, on Valrindor, and the seat of Bogdan. It stands amid forests, with buildings and gates made almost entirely of wood. Carved details reflect the surrounding woodland, and treehouses provide accommodation.

Durakarn is a nation in southern Valrindor, near Brighthaven and the borders of the Land of Darkness. Hunting and farming coexist with advanced essence technology and skyships. Durakarn and Brighthaven share darkness suppressor technology.

Earth is a planet with very little essence, and the original home of David Vorrel. Its people use cars, computers, and artificial intelligence. Their technology also supports space travel, flying transport, and powerful manufactured weap...

Eastern Valrindor is the eastern region of Valrindor, across the ocean from Thalassai. Its nations include Haverloch in the southeast, Varnhallow, and Ulzathir. Ulzathir is closest to Thalassai by boat. Haverloch has ports on the Navan S...

Ember Spire is the seat of Morozkaya’s diarchy and council in Kyranthos. Built from volcanic stone, it has channels of lava and frost along its sides. Controlled lava channels heat and illuminate the council chamber, where a round table...

Erenmyr is one of the four nations of Xalmyrra, north of Teryndal, and is led by Orin. Its swamps and dense forests give way to green hills and fields of purple and pink flowers. Along its long northern coastline, white beaches meet the...

Ereshval is an isolated desert nation in Eastern Valrindor, bordering Ulzathir and Varnhallow, with the Plains of Eternity along its northern frontier. Its coastal capital is Qarezh. The interior has high dunes, cold mountain passes, and...

Fyrhaven is a small town in Teryndal, north of Irrathis along the River Selvryn. It has a wooden pier and dockside streets, with boat access from the docks outside Irrathis's eastern walls. Stone streets thin into dirt paths on the outsk...

Garadon is a city in southern Rahmavir, surrounded by thick forests. It is home to a coalition of tribes, whose chosen leaders meet in the hall of chosen.

The God Realm is where gods reside. It appears as an endless white space without a horizon or a clear sense of direction. This space can take the form of a symmetrical hall with mirrored walls, where gods meet and observe the mortal worl...

The Great Hall of Rimvold is the leadership hall of Rimvold, Skarnheim, carved into a cliff. Sigurd receives allied leaders and plans the nation's defenses here.

Halcyra was a city near the eastern edge of Varnhallow within its temporal anomaly. Fertile plains met desert sands here, and its curved buildings of earth and sand were made to withstand extreme heat.

The Hall of Reflections is the seat of the Axial Concord, Haverloch's ruling council, in Axanaxa. Its reflective crystal facade and broad mirrored stairs stand beside a symmetrical park with a pond, sculpted hedges and a fountain.

Halvarim is the capital of Rahmavir in northeastern Valrindor. The city extends inland from a lake and along the river flowing from it. Timber buildings float on the lake, while towers of dark stone rise from its bed. Its lakeport serves...

Hanamizu is the coastal capital of Shanari, an island north of Thundermarch. Its painted timber buildings stand a few stories tall beneath red and black roofs. Essence lanterns light the city, and wide streets pass between large pink flo...

Haverloch is a nation in Eastern Valrindor devoted to Nahm, the god of symmetry and perfection. Its capital is Axanaxa.

Hengvaris is a nation in Central Valrindor, east of Thundermarch. Its capital is Hengzhou.

Hengzhou is the capital of Hengvaris in Central Valrindor, northwest of Kaldaryn. Forests and hills surround the city. Its tightly packed wooden buildings have curved red and gold roofs, and its streets wind between them. The air carries...

Hyperion Spiral is the galaxy inhabited by the Malverand Intergalactic Empire. The empire occupies a relatively small region centered on Valrindor. Hyperion system, Tyrren system and Proxion system lie within the galaxy.

Hyperion is a star system in the Hyperion Spiral, controlled by the Malverand Intergalactic Empire. Meridian, the system's main planet, and Vespera orbit an enormous sun that glows orange and red. Novaris on Meridian is the capital of th...

The Imperial Institute houses the Xalmyrran Council in Irrathis, Teryndal, in Xalmyrra. The council chose Irrathis for its central position and Teryndal's neutrality.

Irrathis is the capital of Teryndal in Xalmyrra. The Xalmyrran Council is based here at the Imperial Institute.

Irrathis Magic School is a school for young mages in Irrathis, Teryndal. It stands in the wealthy district behind the Imperial Institute, among tiled roads, flowering vines and well kept buildings.

Isandro's Palace is the imperial residence and government complex at the center of Maraveth on Valrindor, in the Malverand Intergalactic Empire.

Ishtanûr is the capital of Ulzathir in Eastern Valrindor. Ozaith rules from its Council Citadel.

Itati is a city in Haverloch, near its border with Ulzathir. Its symmetrical towers are made of glass and steel, and pruned pine trees line its courtyards.

Ithyreon is a neutral mountain nation in Valrindor, north of Tharendur and west of Vashunai. Harald rules as king. Its mountainous terrain and the nearby Plains of Eternity hinder travel between northeastern and southern Valrindor.

Jazarel is a major trade city in Valrindor, built across open plains and smoothly rolling hills.

The Jazarel Empire was Jeremiah’s independent territory in Valrindor, with Jazarel as its capital. Its lands included cities and villages around Jazarel Lake, beyond the capital itself.

Kaldaryn is a protectorate in Central Valrindor, led by Garrik. Its capital, Kaldaryn City, stands at the foot of a mountain range.

Kaldaryn City is the capital of Kaldaryn in Central Valrindor, governed by Garrik.

Kaldspire is the capital of Vintergard, high in the mountains of Central Valrindor. Snow covers the surrounding plains, and a winding road descends toward the city beside cliffs overlooking the ocean to the east.

Kalendros is a fishing city along the Calthorpe Ocean in Valrindor. Its low wooden buildings are light blue, with colorful banners along the waterfront. Delicate bridges cross its waterways. The city attracts mages who come to relax.

Keldara is a martial nation in northeastern Xalmyrra, known for its formidable warriors and mountain fortresses. Its capital, Varentis, is built into the cliffs of the Steel Ravine. Feryon is its supreme commander, with generals such as...

Khaladun, also spelled Khaladûn, is one of the largest northern cities of Ulzathir in Valrindor. It stands at the northern end of the desert, where greener lands begin, and serves as a strategic gateway toward the Plains of Eternity.

Kharad is the capital and largest city of Ithyreon in Valrindor. Harald rules from the city, which lies within a mountain amid snowy peaks. Rivers cascade through the surrounding valley toward a large lake encircled by pine trees.

Kyranthos is the capital of Morozkaya, standing at the threshold of its peninsula in Valrindor. The city lies below a massive volcano surrounded by smaller frosty peaks. A great volcanic wall protects the peninsula, with monumental black...

Laizhou is the capital of Shaoying in Central Valrindor. Its low wooden buildings have green tiled roofs, curved eaves and beams trimmed with gold. Wide paved streets pass gardens, ponds and essence lanterns hung from arched beams. Merce...

Lake Eternity is a vast lake in the Plains of Eternity, below the road between Zarephon and Myriandel. Its indigo waters extend to the horizon. Cliffs and crystalline shores surround it, and the water gives little visibility beneath the...

Lake Velisyth lies in Xalmyrra, where Teryndal, Erenmyr, Keldara and Soltheris meet. Mountains mark the Erenmyr and Keldara borders to the north, while Soltheris lies to the east. Its clear, reflective waters extend toward the horizon. F...

The Land of Darkness is a corrupted wasteland in southern Xalmyrra, beyond Dravemir and south of Velundra. Bare rock, dying trees and dense dark haze cover its terrain. The haze obscures the sky and horizon, and darkness creatures threat...

Linsothar is a nation in Central Valrindor, east of Shaoying. Its capital, Linzheng, is a port city whose bridges connect islands and extend into the ocean.

Linzheng is the capital and a major port of Linsothar in Central Valrindor. Bridges connect its coastal islands and extend far into the ocean, where fishing boats work the deep water. The city spreads outward through low buildings of lig...

Lirathen is a small trade city in Erenmyr, near the border with northern Teryndal. It stands at the edge of a forest, enclosed by white stone walls with enchanted glass that glints blue in sunlight. Guards attend its gates, and timber bu...

Lumenbury is a border city in Solvarria, where Ulzathir's desert meets the Solvarrian lands.

Lumeria is a nation in northeastern Valrindor. Its capital, Avalon, stands beside Lumerian Bay. The mountains of Ithyreon and the Plains of Eternity make travel toward southern Valrindor difficult.

Luminaris was a fortified city near Varnhallow's northern desert border in Eastern Valrindor. It stood where a green forest met the cold desert, beside a river used by local fishermen.

The Luminary Halls are the royal palace and government complex in Zeydrith, Soltheris. Aurion rules from the Halls, where ministers and advisors meet to discuss defense, laws and diplomatic agreements.

Lysaraine was a port city in Varnhallow, beside the Navan Sea in Eastern Valrindor. Its busy skyship docks handled trade and food distribution.

Lythenmere Lake lies west of Velundra in southern Teryndal, beside Nythenfall Apex. Trees surround its still water, which glints silver and blue, and grassy banks meet a sandy shoreline. The nearby essence tower extends partly into the l...

Malverand was a vast human empire in Valrindor, extending from lands now called Xalmyrra to Skarnheim. Its capital was Maraveth, and other nations arose within its former territory. The surviving community around the capital eventually b...

The Malverand Intergalactic Empire governs planets and star systems within a relatively small part of the Hyperion Spiral. Its central world is Valrindor, and its capital is Maraveth. Isandro rules as emperor.

The Malverand Vault is an underground artifact repository beneath Maraveth in native Valrindor. Its enormous domed chamber is built from steel and dark stone, illuminated by essence lights and sealed behind a thick door of layered metal....

Mandora is the main world of the Argylon system and the capital world of the Spiral Mandate in the Hyperion Spiral. It has a gray and silver sheen from space, with orbital stations surrounded by traffic ranging from personal vessels to m...

Maraveth is the ruined former capital of the Malverand Empire in Shroudvale, on Valrindor.

Maraveth is the capital of the Malverand Intergalactic Empire on imperial Valrindor. Isandro governs from Isandro's Palace, whose enormous central dome rises above the city.

The Maraveth Ascendant Consulate was the Malverand Empire’s government complex in Maraveth, where Michael ruled and the Guardians of Malverand met. Its elaborate towers and sprawling courtyards formed a complex comparable in scale to a c...

The Maraveth Core Chamber is an underground facility beneath Isandro's Palace in the imperial Maraveth, on Valrindor. It houses a core.

Melandor is a city state in central Valrindor, near Kaldaryn and Morindel. It serves as the neutral meeting place of the Valrindor Council. Its streets have rosewood trees, open gardens and stone paving. The city overlooks the Calthorpe...

Meridian is the main planet of the Hyperion system within the Malverand Intergalactic Empire. Swirling cyan clouds cover its immense surface, with patches of cyan land and oceans in dark teal and shades of blue and green. Rich soil benea...

Morindel is a city and surrounding region in Valrindor, governed by a regent and connected by diplomacy and trade to much of the continent. The city stands near the Morindel Sea.

The Morindel Sea lies in Valrindor, near Morindel, and connects to the Calthorpe Ocean. It lies on the route from Blackcrag.

Morozkaya is a peninsula nation in southern Valrindor, ruled by Kazimir and Kyrana. Its capital, Kyranthos, stands near the foot of an immense volcano and guards the entrance to the peninsula. Pyrathalor makes his home in Morozkaya.

Myriandel is the capital of Myrravel, inside the Plains of Eternity. It rises in steep terraces above a vast lake, with winding stone roads, bridges and waterfalls running between its buildings.

Myrravel is a kingdom in northeastern Valrindor, with its capital at Myriandel. Much of its territory lies within the Plains of Eternity, where immense trees, dragons and other creatures live amid unusually dense essence. A massive mount...

The Navan Sea lies in Eastern Valrindor, alongside Haverloch and the coast of Ulzathir. Valalav is Haverloch’s major port on the sea, serving maritime trade and its naval fleet.

The treasure island is an unnamed island in the Navan Sea, off the coast of Ulzathir near Brahzûn. Haverloch’s texts record rumours of treasure, ancient dungeons and hidden artifacts there.

The Nexus Research Center is a research facility beneath Stella Aeterna in Chronasis, Thalassai.

Novaris is a city on Meridian and the Malverand Intergalactic Empire’s capital for the Hyperion system and surrounding territory. Dusty yellow soil surrounds the city, whose cyan gray buildings combine processed Kytherite remains with st...

The Oberon system is a star system in the Hyperion Spiral, fully controlled by the Malverand Intergalactic Empire.

Omberion is the capital of the Blackcrag Dominion on Valrindor.

Orukhad is the mobile capital of Serekhai, in the steppes far north of Rahmavir. Mounted on massive wheels, the city moves when local resources are exhausted and returns after the land has recovered.

Pelagia is the coastal capital of Theryssa on Valrindor.

Pelagos is the coastal capital of Thiravos on Valrindor.

The Plains of Eternity are a region of dense, warped essence in northeastern Valrindor, north of Ulzathir. Myriandel, the capital of Myrravel, stands within them.

The Proxion system is a solar system in the Hyperion Spiral, fully controlled by the Malverand Intergalactic Empire. It is the imperial system closest to the old Atraxis system.

Pyrenis is a volcanic city and surrounding region in Thalassai, on the island of Xolterra. Ignaros, the archon of fire, governs it.

Qarezh is the coastal capital of Ereshval on Valrindor.

Qirath is a mining city in the mountains of Ereshval on Valrindor. Its mines produce high quality essence cores for the nation's other cities.

Radiance Prime is the capital of Brighthaven, at the island's northern tip on Valrindor. Fortified walls enclose its white stone buildings and steel and glass spires.

Rahmavir is a nation in northeastern Valrindor. Its coast has indigo and green grass, yellow and green palms, and rivers carrying trade ships inland. Grain farms occupy cleared land near its river roads.

Raindawn is one of the largest cities in Thundermarch on Valrindor, near the nation's western mountains. It lies on the route toward the pass into Xalmyrra. Stone bridges cross its waterways, and its many rivers and channels support skil...

Redcliffe is a city in Solvarria on Valrindor, near red sandy hills rich in essence towers and unusual wildlife.

Rhylois is a city in central Valrindor.

Rimvold is the capital of Skarnheim on Valrindor, at the foot of mountains near the Varnhallow border. Its wood and stone buildings rise in terraces along the slopes. A river runs outside the city and branches toward the sea.

The River of Eternity is a river in the Plains of Eternity. The Oracles of Eternity built their capital around the river and the source, from which they receive prophecies. Abraxas is their Keeper of Prophecies.

Serekhai is a nation of steppelands in northern Valrindor, far north of Rahmavir. Its capital, Orukhad, stands on massive wheels. The city moves across the steppes when local resources are exhausted and returns once the land has recovered.

Shanari is an island nation north of Thundermarch, near Thiravos and Theryssa. Its capital is Hanamizu. The ocean separating Shanari from mainland Valrindor makes journeys between them difficult.

Shaoying is a nation in central Valrindor, west of Shroudvale. Its capital, Laizhou, is a hub for mages and mercenaries.

Shroudvale is the desolate former domain of the essence shapers in central Valrindor, centered on Maraveth, the old capital of the Malverand Empire. A massive wall separates it from the surrounding human nations.

Skarnheim is a nation of Valrindor, south of Vintergard, with Rimvold as its capital. Sigurd governs from Rimvold.

Sol is the capital of Solvarria on Valrindor. Fortifications and cosmic barriers protect the city. Its shields shine blue and gold and can hold against prolonged bombardment.

Soltheris is a kingdom in Xalmyrra, ruled by King Aurion. Its capital, Zeydrith, is a center of magical engineering and the work of the Artisan Guild.

Solvarria is a nation of Valrindor north of Ulzathir. Its fertile countryside includes green hills, with pale stone castles and blue roofs near the desert frontier.

Stella Aeterna is the palace and seat of government in Chronasis, Thalassai. It houses the archon's offices, residences and the Room of Records. Thalena governs Chronasis from here.

Stormbrook was a village in southern Thundermarch on Valrindor, beside a brook and rice fields. Darkness destroyed it during Jin Leiyun's youth. When he reached the village after the attack, its houses were abandoned, its rice fields wer...

Stormhaven is the capital of Bjarnholt on Valrindor, governed by Thorik. It stands on a small hill at the northern tip of the southern continent, beside the strait dividing Bjarnholt's northern and southern halves. A broad bridge carries...

Stormpeak is the capital of Thundermarch, high in its northwestern mountains. Massive dark stone walls surround the city, which has a single entrance. Its red roofs rise among the mountain pinnacles, while carved stone streets climb betw...

Strothgard is a small border territory on Valrindor, between Ashenford and Vintergard.

Taizhou is a small city in Shaoying, near Laizhou, in central Valrindor. It stands amid open green terrain beside a forest, with a river winding past its outskirts. Its buildings are made of wood and stone, and poverty is visible among i...

The Temple of no Return is a dormant temple in the mountains of the Land of Darkness, in southern Xalmyrra.

Tequaltor is the capital of Thalcoris, in northern Xolterra. It is a city of the Tenari, ruled by Emperor Tazarin.

Tequaltor War School is a school of magic in Tequaltor, the capital of Thalcoris.

Terranova is an agricultural region of Thalassai in Xolterra, governed by Calythos, the archon of earth. Its farmlands spread across green plains and hills, producing food and highly prized textiles. Irrigation systems are part of its fa...

Teryndal is a nation in southwestern Xalmyrra, with its capital at Irrathis.

Teryndal's Assembly is the seat of Teryndal's national government, on the main square of Irrathis.

Thalassai is a nation on Xolterra, west of Xalmyrra, with its capital at Chronasis. Five regional archons govern its territories.

Thalcoris is a Tenari nation in northern Xolterra, ruled by Emperor Tazarin from Tequaltor. Its cities combine geometric stone architecture with aether and resonance magic.

Thalmyris is a port city and region of Thalassai on the southeastern coast of Xolterra. It is governed by the archon of water, Naryon. Its harbor supports maritime trade.

Tharendur is a nation in northeastern Valrindor, north of Solvarria and Ulzathir. Its capital is Tharran. The Plains of Eternity have expanded into the region beyond its borders.

Tharran is the capital of Tharendur, on Valrindor. A river descends from mountains far to the north and flows beside the city, with a waterfall farther upstream.

The Void is a dark, formless realm through which gates connect distant places. Travelers float without ground beneath them, while familiar direction and the passage of time become difficult to judge.

Therendros is a destroyed city state on Valrindor, near the Calthorpe Ocean. It was a sprawling city of commerce centered on fishing and maritime development, with carved wooden buildings tinted light blue.

Theryssa is an island nation in northern Valrindor, with its capital at Pelagia. It shares a large landmass with Thiravos, and the two nations also control numerous smaller islands near Shanari.

Thiravos is an island nation in northern Valrindor, with its capital at Pelagos. It shares a large landmass with Theryssa, and the two nations also control numerous smaller islands near Shanari.

Thundermarch is a nation in western Valrindor, east of Xalmyrra, ruled by Emperor Feng. Its capital is Stormpeak, a fortress city in the northern mountains. The country is known for its storm and elemental mages and its worship of Tianlei.

Tyralorn is a city state on Valrindor, near the Calthorpe Ocean.

Tyrren IX is a distant planet in the Tyrren system, within the Hyperion Spiral. Arcanis thought it might support life and proposed it as a destination for future Malverand expeditions.

Tyrren is a star system in the Hyperion Spiral and part of the Malverand Intergalactic Empire. Its planets include Tyrren IX. Ships from imperial Chronasis can reach it in a few days.

Ulzathir is a nation in eastern Valrindor, ruled by Ozaith and his lineage. Its capital, Ishtanûr, stands near a large river that leads to the ocean. Dark stone and pale gold distinguish its cities and public buildings.

Valalav is a major port of Haverloch on the Navan Sea, near Arcanis Village. It serves maritime trade and Haverloch’s naval fleet.

Valcirae is a large inland city within Xalmyrra and the capital of Erenmyr. A dense forest canopy conceals much of the city, making it difficult to see from airships. It is home to Orin and a center of divine magic and magical learning.

The Valdrenor Empire was a prosperous nation in central Valrindor, in the territory now held by Kaldaryn. It existed sometime between years 3500 and 4000.

Valendros is a city in Valrindor. Alistair visited it while searching history books for surviving accounts of the fallen Malverand Empire.

Valrindor is a planet containing the mainland, Xalmyrra and Xolterra. The name also refers more narrowly to mainland Valrindor, beyond Xalmyrra and Xolterra. Mainland maps show only part of the planet.

Valrindor is the core world of the Malverand Intergalactic Empire, a planet in the Hyperion Spiral governed by Emperor Isandro. It shares its name with the world of Thalassai and the ancient Malverand Empire, but has far less essence. El...

Varentis is a fortress city and the capital of Keldara in Xalmyrra, carved into the cliffs of the Steel Ravine. It is home to Keldara’s supreme commander, Feryon, and General Durvek.

Varnhallow is an advanced nation in eastern Valrindor, ruled by the ageless god king Eltaru Ninsath. It has remained isolated for millennia.

Vashunai is a nation in northeastern Valrindor, east of Ithyreon.

Velisara is a nation on Valrindor.

Velundra is a fortified port city in southern Teryndal, in Xalmyrra, near Lythenmere Lake. The Land of Darkness lies just beyond its southern border.

Vespera is a planet in the Hyperion system, in the Hyperion Spiral. A green haze covers its surface, reflecting the light of the orange and red sun Hyperion as yellow and green. Its atmosphere contains dangerous quantities of essence. Th...

Vintergard is a cold mountain nation in central Valrindor, led by Svanhild. Its capital is Kaldspire.

Vireen is a habitable planet in Valrindor’s solar system, farther from the sun than Valrindor. It was the destination of the Malverand Empire’s interplanetary colony expedition.

Viregrad is the capital of Drozhvenya, in Valrindor. It lies beyond the Borovian forests, among plains and grain fields. The city is known for its bread and pastries.

Xalatun is a Tenari city in central Thalcoris, west of Tequaltor. It stands on a golden savannah beside a river and answers to Tazarin.

Xalmyrra is a region of four nations: Teryndal, Soltheris, Erenmyr and Keldara. Magical storms isolate it from the lands beyond, and its history repeats in cycles.

Xolterra is a large island west of Xalmyrra, home to northern Thalcoris and southern Thalassai.

Zarephon is a city in the Plains of Eternity, built around the River of Eternity and the source beneath its mountain. Formerly home to the Oracles of Eternity, it is under Rahmavir's control.

Zarephon is a city on imperial Valrindor, within the Malverand Intergalactic Empire. It occupies the position corresponding to the heart of the Plains of Eternity in the other Valrindor.

Zeydrith is the capital of Soltheris in Xalmyrra. The royal court is based in the Luminary Halls, beside the city plaza.

Zeydrith is a city on imperial Valrindor, within the Malverand Intergalactic Empire. Rumors of hardship under an unusually harsh local overseer circulated even among the empire's citizens.