Geographical Hierarchy

Introduction

As the First Men escaped their origin realm of Perdus, they brought with them rigid hierachies and beliefs about the world that are still seen today. The First-Divine Geographical Heirarchy of Territories, Lands, and Realms being one the more stubborn inventions due to how generally accurate and accessible it is. As a model, it describes how best to organization the geographical locations regardless of size.

Meta Context

While this organization scheme was primarily developed to help us better organize the 45 Realms, it is also the in-setting standard for organizing the geographical structure across Realms. Because of it's more meta-like nature, we have applied this hierarchy to even Realms that the First Men have not made contact with.

A Note for Players,

The knowledge of other realms, and often even other continents, is rarely known to the average individual. While some realms are an exception, such as Marus or Hallus, most Realms are generally isolationist by nature. Ask your GM if you are unsure if your character would or would not know the following Hierarchy.

Cosmos

Constellation - The collective unit of Realms organized in the shape of images representing one of their primary elements.

Stone's Cradle

Realm - A massive geographical location ruled by its own natural laws defined by two specific primary Elemental Domains.

Ravare

Continent - Large landmasses that are inhabited by flora, fauna, fungi, and Sophontic beings.

Solith

Depth - On subterranean or aquatic realms, Depths are used to describe large caverns or oceans in a fashion similar to continents.

Territory - Subsections of a continent divided by geographical and political boundaries.

Haven

Expanse - The dominion of an Elemental Faction or Conclave defined by vastly different environments.

Verdant Expanse

Region - An area divided up by political or geographical boundaries for ease of navigation.

Shardlands