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* [[:Category:Bodies of water|Bodies of water]] - Where to find information on bodies of water in the world, whether accessible to characters or not. Includes subcategories on [[:Category:Inland water|inland water]] and [[:Category:Oceans and seas|oceans and seas]]
* [[:Category:Bodies of water|Bodies of water]] - Where to find information on bodies of water in the world, whether accessible to characters or not. Includes subcategories on [[:Category:Inland water|inland water]] and [[:Category:Oceans and seas|oceans and seas]]
* [[:Category:Landforms|Landforms]] - Where to find information on various landforms on Elanthia, whether accessible to characters or not. Includes subcategories on [[:Category:Continents|continents]], [[:Category:Mountains and hills|mountains and hills]], [[:Category:Caves and caverns|caves and caverns]], and [[:Category:Plains|plains]].
* [[:Category:Landforms|Landforms]] - Where to find information on various landforms on Elanthia, whether accessible to characters or not. Includes subcategories on [[:Category:Continents|continents]], [[:Category:Mountains and hills|mountains and hills]], [[:Category:Caves and caverns|caves and caverns]], and [[:Category:Plains|plains]].
* [[:Category:Climate and biomes|Climates and biomes]] - Where to find information on the climate zones in Elanthia as well as information about [[:Category:Deserts|deserts]], [[:Category:Forests|forests and rainforests]], [[:Category:Glaciers|glaciers and tundra]], and [[:Category:Flora|flora]].
* [[:Category:Climate and terrain|Climate and terrain]] - Where to find information on the climate zones in Elanthia as well as information about [[:Category:Deserts|deserts]], [[:Category:Forests|forests and rainforests]], [[:Category:Glaciers|glaciers and tundra]], and [[:Category:Flora|flora]].
* [[:Category:Astronomy|Astronomy]] - where to find information on constellations and moons.
* [[:Category:Astronomy|Astronomy]] - where to find information on constellations and moons.


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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]].
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]].


* [[:Category:Nations|Nations]] - Information on large nations.
* Nations - Information on large nations. This would include the [[Turamzzyrian Empire]], [[Northwatch]] and [[Elven Nations]].

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* [[:Category:Cities and towns|Cities and towns]] - Information on the settlements of Elanthia, both able to be visited by characters and those mentioned in historical lore.
* [[:Category:Cities and towns|Cities and towns]] - Information on the settlements of Elanthia, both able to be visited by characters and those mentioned in historical lore.
* [[:Category:Hunting areas|Hunting areas]] - Information on all of the known hunting areas of Elanthia.
* [[:Category:Hunting Areas|Hunting areas]] - Information on all of the known hunting areas of Elanthia.
* [[:Category:Ships of Elanthia|Fleets and ships of Elanthia]] - Information on famous ships of Elanthia (not [[Open Sea Adventures]] ships owned by [[character]]s, but rather ones associated with nations or other lore-based entities)<section end=Geographical Information
* [[:Category:Ships of Elanthia|Fleets and ships of Elanthia]] - Information on famous ships of Elanthia (not [[Open Sea Adventures]] ships owned by [[character]]s, but rather ones associated with nations or other lore-based entities)<section end=Geographical Information
* [[:Category:Maps|Maps]] - Maps of Elanthia. This includes artistic renderings, as well as player-created maps that allow for easier navigation through the game./>
* [[:Category:Maps|Maps]] - Maps of Elanthia. This includes artistic renderings, as well as player-created maps that allow for easier navigation through the game./>

Latest revision as of 18:22, 23 February 2026

This category is intended to organize the physical and political geography of Elanthia in order to assist players in finding appropriate information for roleplaying purposes. Please see the below categories for more information on how the organizational structure is intended to work.

Geography

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.

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.

Turamzyr full color.jpeg
Northwatch Preview.jpg
EN 2023 2k.jpg

Organization

Please see each of the above categories for information on how to organize world categories and articles. If these categories are not clear or sufficient, please include suggestions on the discussion page.

Subcategories

This category has the following 11 subcategories, out of 11 total.

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P

Pages in category "Geography"

The following 11 pages are in this category, out of 11 total.