This is a list of fictional fantasy worlds and lands. The best-known lands or worlds, not necessarily the most encompassing, are listed. For example, Middle-earth is only a region of Arda in J. R. R. Tolkien's fictional universe, but it is far better known.
Media key: Listed chronologically. A: anime and manga C: comics and graphic novels F: films G: tabletop games N: novels and short stories O: other P: plays R: radio T: television V: video games + Fantasy worlds Setting Creator Description First appearance Year Media Abeir-Toril The planet that serves as the setting of the Dungeons & Dragons campaign setting Forgotten Realms. Darkwalker on Moonshae 1987 G N C V F Adventure Time world (Land of Ooo) A world composed of a vast ocean and a single continent, as well as some planets and several parallel universes. Is later revealed to be set after the Mushroom War, a war which destroyed civilization a thousand years prior to the series' events. Adventure Time 2007 T Archipelago A series of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean. Impossible Creatures Book 2023 N Alagaësia A continent in Christopher Paolini's The Inheritance Cycle and in The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm (Tales from Alagaësia). Eragon 2003 N F Albion Lionhead Studios Primary setting of the Fable series. Fable 2004 V N Almea A fantasy world built in part to house Rosenfelder's many artistic constructed languages. zompist.com 2006 O Asgard Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, Jack Kirby Marvel Comics realm based on Norse mythology. Journey into Mystery 1962 C T F V Avalon Stan Lee, Jack Kirby Marvel Comics realm based on Welsh mythology. Fantastic Four 1966 C Averoigne A fictional French province. The End of the Story 1930 N Azeroth Blizzard Entertainment Primary setting of the Warcraft franchise. Warcraft: Orcs & Humans 1994 A C F G V N Barsoom A version of Mars inhabited by various species of intelligent life Under the Moons of Mars 1912 N C F G Bas-Lag Setting of several China Miéville novels, a world where magic and steampunk technology exist and many intelligent races live. It is influenced by tropes of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Perdido Street Station 2000 N Blue Planet A world composed of a vast ocean and a single continent. One Piece 1997 A V NContinent The fantasy setting of The Witcher franchise. The Witcher 1986 C F G N T V Corona World of The DemonWars Saga and The Highwayman The Demon Awakens 1997 N Darkover A science fantasy series set on a planet colonized by humans, inhabited by native intelligent races. The Planet Savers 1958 N G Deltora The setting for the Deltora Quest series of children's novels The Forests of Silence 2000 N A V Destiny Islands and other worlds Square Various worlds that make up the setting of the Kingdom Hearts franchise. Some worlds, like Destiny Islands, are original worlds created for the series, while others are based on Disney films. Kingdom Hearts 2002 V M Dinotopia An island where humans and dinosaurs peacefully coexist. Dinotopia: A Land Apart from Time 1992 N T F V Discworld A vast disc of land resting on four elephants which stand on a giant turtle. Setting of the Discworld series. The Colour of Magic 1983 N V M G T Draenor (Outland) Blizzard Entertainment Homeworld of the orcs and ogres in the Warcraft franchise. Connected to Azeroth via the dark portal. Warcraft: Orcs & Humans 1994 A C F G V NDragon World The setting of Toriyama's works, mainly Dragon Ball. Wonder Island 1979 A C F T V Dreamlands and others An alternate dimension entered only via dreams. Polaris 1918 N G Dying Earth A worn-out Earth with a dying Sun in the far distant future where magic prevails. The Dying Earth 1950 N G Earthsea A planet consisting of numerous islands. The Word of Unbinding 1964 N T R AEberronKeith BakerA campaign setting for Dungeons & Dragons.Eberron Campaign Setting2004G N C V Emelan Setting of the Emelan series of novels Sandry's Book 1997 N Encantadia A realm that serves as the setting for the Encantadia Filipino franchise. Encantadia 2005 T F V Equestria The setting of the fourth and fifth generations of the My Little Pony franchise. My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic 2010 T C V Eternia The home world of the Masters of the Universe animated series. 1981 O C N V T F Etheria The mythical world of the She-Ra: Princess of Power animated series. She-Ra: Princess of Power 1985 T O C Exandria Matt Mercer Setting for the Dungeons & Dragons games played on the web series Critical Role. Critical Role 2018 O G T Filgaia Media.Vision Multiple worlds sharing the same name. The main setting of the Wild Arms series. Wild Arms 1996 A V A post-apocalyptic Pacific Northwest following a nuclear holocaust and the setting for the Shannara novel series The Sword of Shannara 1977 N V T The setting of the Avatar: The Last Airbender franchise Avatar: The Last Airbender 2005 T F C VGielinorJagex LimitedPrimary setting for RuneScape and Old School RuneScape.RuneScape Classic2001V M Glorantha The setting of numerous tabletop games, including RuneQuest and HeroQuest White Bear and Red Moon 1975 G V N C Gor A planet in the Solar System Tarnsman of Gor 1966 N F Green–sky Setting of the Green Sky Trilogy of novels Below the Root 1975 N V Greyhawk A campaign setting for Dungeons & Dragons. World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting 1980 G N Halkeginia A world whose social structure is similar to that of medieval Europe. The Familiar of Zero 2004 N A The Wizarding World co-exists with and is mainly hidden from the mundane world of the non-magical Muggles. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone 1997 N F G P Setting of the Fables comics and spin-offs based on fairy tales, folklore, and nursery rhymes. Legends in Exile 2002 C V Hyborian Age A fictional prehistoric period of Earth's history placed by most around 10,000 BC, in which Conan the Barbarian rampaged. The Phoenix on the Sword 1932 N C G F V T Hyrule A kingdom that is the main setting of The Legend of Zelda franchise. The Legend of Zelda 1986 A C N T V Ivalice Setting of multiple video games, including Final Fantasy Tactics, Vagrant Story, Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, and Final Fantasy XII. Final Fantasy Tactics 1997 A R V Krynn , Tracy Hickman, and numerous others Setting of the Dragonlance games and novels, Dungeons & Dragons RPG. Dragons of Despair 1984 G N V C F Kulthea (Shadow World) Setting of the Rolemaster RPG. The Iron Wind 1980 G N Location of The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant series of novels. Lord Foul's Bane 1977 N Setting for six novels and two short stories Magic Kingdom for Sale—Sold! 1986 N Lankhmar A city on the primitive world of Nehwon, home of the rogues Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser. Two Sought Adventure 1939 N G C Malazan World Setting of the Malazan Books of the Fallen novels Gardens of the Moon 1999 N Magic: The Gathering multiverse A collection of planes, including Dominaria, where most of the action occurs. Magic: The Gathering 1993 G N C V Magnamund , Ben Dever and Vincent Lazzari Lone Wolf gamebooks and d20 system. Flight from the Dark 1984 N V G Melniboné Island homeland of Elric of Melniboné. The Dreaming City 1961 N C G Middle-earth The setting for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. See also Arda, which Middle-earth is part of. The Hobbit 1937 N P F R C G V Mid-World The setting for King's The Dark Tower novel series "The Little Sisters of Eluria" 1998 N C V F Mushroom Kingdom Primary setting of the Mario franchise. Super Mario Bros. 1985 A C N T V Myst worlds Various worlds, referred to as "Ages", featured in the Myst franchise. Myst 1993 V N C G Mystara , Tom Moldvay et al. Setting of the Dungeons & Dragons RPG, initially the Known World. The Isle of Dread 1981 G N V Narnia Setting for The Chronicles of Narnia series of children's novels. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe 1950 N T R P F Neverland A fictional island, home to Peter Pan. Peter Pan; or, the Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up 1904 P F T V R Nirn Bethesda Game Studios The primary setting of The Elder Scrolls franchise. The Elder Scrolls: Arena 1994 N V GNorrathDaybreak GamesThe primary setting of the Everquest franchiseEverquest1999V N A magical country in which fourteen Baum children's novels are set. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz 1900 N P F T Pellucidar Another world located 500 miles underneath the Earth's surface. At the Earth's Core 1914 N C F T Pern A planet settled by humans using spaceships. Setting for the science fantasy Dragonriders of Pern series. Note that McCaffrey considered herself a writer of science fiction, not fantasy. Weyr Search 1967 N G C V Planescape Multiverse TSR, Inc. The planes of existence beyond the standard worlds of the Dungeons & Dragons game, most detailed in the Planescape setting. Manual of the Planes 1987 G N V Prydain The country of The Chronicles of Prydain, consisting of five children's novels and assorted short stories. The Book of Three 1964 N F Rifts Setting of the Rifts role playing game by Palladium Books. Rifts: Role-Playing Game 1990 G N V Rokugan et al. Setting of Legend of the Five Rings, based on historical East Asian cultures.Miranda, Iván Pérez, and Severiano Acosta Del Río. "Mitología, cultura popular y juegos de rol." El Futuro del Pasado: revista electrónica de historia 7 (2016): 219-237. Legend of the Five Rings collectible card game 1995 G N Sanctuary Blizzard Entertainment Setting for the dark fantasy video game series Diablo Diablo 1997 C N V Sartorias-deles Setting for many of the books by Sherwood Smith Crown Duel 1997 N Spira , The world in which Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy X-2 take place. Final Fantasy X 2001 VStar WarsGeorge LucasThe main setting for the Star Wars franchise Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope1977F C T N V Temerant The setting for The Name of the Wind and The Wise Man's Fear. The Name of the Wind 2007 N Tékumel A technological world is suddenly cast into a "pocket dimension". Reversing the usual sequence of events, Barker spent decades building his elaborate, detailed world before designing the initial tabletop role-playing game. Empire of the Petal Throne 1974 G N Thedas BioWare The primary setting of the Dragon Age franchise. Dragon Age: Origins 2009 V N C A G Thieves' World A collective setting for stories by numerous authors. Thieves' World 1979 N T C Titan , Steve Jackson, Ian Livingstone Fighting Fantasy gamebooks and RPG. Titan: The Fighting Fantasy World 1986 G N Tortall Setting of the Tortall series of books. Alanna: The First Adventure 1983 NTyriaArenaNetSetting for the Guild Wars series. Guild Wars2005V N Uresia Anime-inspired setting for Big Eyes, Small Mouth and d20 system RPGs. Uresia: Grave of Heaven 2003 G Warhammer , , The setting of the Warhammer franchise. Warhammer The Mass Combat Fantasy Role-Playing Game 1983 G N V C Westeros The continent in which most of the A Song of Ice and Fire series takes place. A Game of Thrones 1996 N T C V Witch World A world in a parallel universe where magic works. Witch World 1963 N GWheel of Time WorldRobert JordanA world and the setting where the novel series The Wheel of Time takes placeEye of the World1990N T G V Wonderland An underground realm accessed through a rabbit hole. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland 1865 N P F C T World of Two Moons An Earth-like world, the setting of the Elfquest comic book series. "Fire and Flight" 1978 C G World of Darkness Setting of the series of tabletop role-playing games of the same name, where "vampires, werewolves, and wizards lurking behind our mundane reality." Vampire: The Masquerade 1991 G V T C O Xanth Locale for forty-four novels and counting. A Spell for Chameleon 1977 N G V Yonderland Nation within the world of The Twelve Realms where most of the eponymous series takes place. Yonderland 2013 T Yrth Steve Jackson Games GURPS Fantasy setting Orcslayer 1985 G Zothique Setting of the Zothique cycle of short stories. The Empire of the Necromancers 1932 N
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