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The Worlds category pertains to all things regarding the Gemstone world.

Geographical Information

Physical Geography

These categories are intended to provide more information and organization on the physical geography of the planet, Elanthia. This includes information on the bodies of water found inland and at sea and the landforms from the continents down to caves and gullies. Information on the flora including climate and biomes are also included here as is the study of the larger cosmos including constellations and other planets.

• Bodies of water - Where to find information on bodies of water in the world, whether accessible to characters or not. Includes subcategories on inland water and oceans and seas
• Landforms - Where to find information on various landforms on Elanthia, whether accessible to characters or not. Includes subcategories on continents, mountains and hills, caves and caverns, and plains.
• Climate and terrain - Where to find information on the climate zones in Elanthia as well as information about deserts, forests and rainforests, glaciers and tundra, and flora.
• Astronomy - where to find information on constellations and moons.

Political Geography

These categories are intended to provide more information and organization on the political geography of the planet, Elanthia. This includes information on the existing nations, cities and towns, and famous ships of Elanthia. It also includes cartography and information on hunting areas, as these are usually organized by proximity to a town. Information in these categories is intended primarily for currently active political states; all information about political information from history should be cross-categorized appropriately in Category:History.

• Nations - Information on large nations.
• Cities and towns - Information on the settlements of Elanthia, both able to be visited by characters and those mentioned in historical lore.
• Hunting areas - Information on all of the known hunting areas of Elanthia.
• Fleets and ships of Elanthia - Information on famous ships of Elanthia (not Open Sea Adventures ships owned by characters, but rather ones associated with nations or other lore-based entities)

Deities

The "gods" of Elanthia. They are broken up into arkati and lesser spirits, as well as pantheons.

• Arkati - Major deities of Elanthia.
• Lesser Spirits - Lesser deities of Elanthia.
• Pantheon of Liabo - Deities often considered to be the light or good gods.
• Pantheon of Lornon - Deities often considered to be the dark or evil gods.
• Pantheon of Neutrality - Deities considered neither benevolent nor malevolent.

General World Information

• Bestiary - Information on the creatures of Elanthia.
• Currency - Currencies within Elanthia, the primary one being silvers.
• History - The history of Elanthia. This includes timelines and official documentation.
• Languages - Information regarding languages spoken in Elanthia.
• Professions - Information on professions players may choose when creating their character.
• Races and Cultures - Information on the races and cultures available to players.
• Time - Information regarding the passage of time within Elanthia.
• - Information regarding available food and drink in Elanthia.

Additional Information

• Player characters - Pages with background information on player characters.
• Guides - Player-writted articles meant to assist with things such as professions, mechanics, towns, and various other topics.
• Events - Information on festivals, pay events, and pay quests.
• Organizations - Organizations in Elanthia, both GM-led and player-run.

See Also

• Reading room - Creative content that does not fall under mechanics or general descriptions.
• Timeline of Elanthian History