List of fantasy worlds


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.
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SettingCreatorDescriptionFirst appearanceYearMedia
Abeir-TorilThe planet that serves as the setting of the Dungeons & Dragons campaign setting Forgotten Realms.Darkwalker on Moonshae1987G N C V F
Adventure Time world 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 Time2007T
ArchipelagoA series of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean.Impossible Creatures Book2023N
AlagaësiaA continent in Christopher Paolini's The Inheritance Cycle and in The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm .Eragon2003N F
AlbionLionhead StudiosPrimary setting of the Fable series.Fable2004V N
AlmeaA fantasy world built in part to house Rosenfelder's many artistic constructed languages.zompist.com2006O
AsgardStan Lee, Larry Lieber, Jack KirbyMarvel Comics realm based on Norse mythology.Journey into Mystery1962C T F V
AvalonStan Lee, Jack KirbyMarvel Comics realm based on Welsh mythology.Fantastic Four1966C
AveroigneA fictional French province.The End of the Story1930N
AzerothBlizzard EntertainmentPrimary setting of the Warcraft franchise.Warcraft: Orcs & Humans1994A C F G V N
BarsoomA version of Mars inhabited by various species of intelligent lifeUnder the Moons of Mars1912N C F G
Bas-LagSetting 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 Station2000N
ContinentThe fantasy setting of The Witcher franchise.The Witcher1986C F G N T V
CoronaWorld of The DemonWars Saga and The HighwaymanThe Demon Awakens1997N
DarkoverA science fantasy series set on a planet colonized by humans, inhabited by native intelligent races.The Planet Savers1958N G
DeltoraThe setting for the Deltora Quest series of children's novelsThe Forests of Silence2000N A V
Destiny Islands and other worldsSquareVarious 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 Hearts2002V M
DinotopiaAn island where humans and dinosaurs peacefully coexist.Dinotopia: A Land Apart from Time1992N T F V
DiscworldA vast disc of land resting on four elephants which stand on a giant turtle.
Setting of the Discworld series.
The Colour of Magic1983N V M G T
Draenor Blizzard EntertainmentHomeworld of the orcs and ogres in the Warcraft franchise. Connected to Azeroth via the dark portal.Warcraft: Orcs & Humans1994A C F G V N
Dragon WorldThe setting of Toriyama's works, mainly Dragon Ball.Wonder Island1979A C F T V
Dreamlands and othersAn alternate dimension entered only via dreams.Polaris1918N G
Dying EarthA worn-out Earth with a dying Sun in the far distant future where magic prevails.The Dying Earth1950N G
EarthseaA planet consisting of numerous islands.The Word of Unbinding1964N T R A
EberronKeith BakerA campaign setting for Dungeons & Dragons.Eberron Campaign Setting2004G N C V
EmelanSetting of the Emelan series of novelsSandry's Book1997N
EncantadiaA realm that serves as the setting for the Encantadia Filipino franchise.Encantadia2005T F V
EquestriaThe setting of the fourth and fifth generations of the My Little Pony franchise.My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic2010T C V
EterniaThe home world of the Masters of the Universe animated series.1981O C N V T F
Etheria
The mythical world of the She-Ra: Princess of Power animated series.She-Ra: Princess of Power1985T O C
ExandriaMatt MercerSetting for the Dungeons & Dragons games played on the web series Critical Role.Critical Role2018O G T
FilgaiaMedia.VisionMultiple worlds sharing the same name. The main setting of the Wild Arms series.Wild Arms1996A V
A post-apocalyptic Pacific Northwest following a nuclear holocaust and the setting for the Shannara novel seriesThe Sword of Shannara1977N V T

The setting of the Avatar: The Last Airbender franchiseAvatar: The Last Airbender2005T F C V
GielinorJagex LimitedPrimary setting for RuneScape and Old School RuneScape.RuneScape Classic2001V M
GloranthaThe setting of numerous tabletop games, including RuneQuest and HeroQuestWhite Bear and Red Moon1975G V N C
GorA planet in the Solar SystemTarnsman of Gor1966N F
Green–skySetting of the Green Sky Trilogy of novelsBelow the Root1975N V
GreyhawkA campaign setting for Dungeons & Dragons.World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting1980G N
HalkeginiaA world whose social structure is similar to that of medieval Europe.The Familiar of Zero2004N 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 Stone1997N F G P
Setting of the Fables comics and spin-offs based on fairy tales, folklore, and nursery rhymes.Legends in Exile 2002C V
Hyborian AgeA fictional prehistoric period of Earth's history placed by most around 10,000 BC, in which Conan the Barbarian rampaged.The Phoenix on the Sword1932N C G F V T
Hyrule
A kingdom that is the main setting of The Legend of Zelda franchise.The Legend of Zelda1986A C N T V
IvaliceSetting of multiple video games, including Final Fantasy Tactics, Vagrant Story, Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, and Final Fantasy XII.Final Fantasy Tactics1997A R V
Krynn, Tracy Hickman, and numerous othersSetting of the Dragonlance games and novels, Dungeons & Dragons RPG.Dragons of Despair1984G N V C F
Kulthea Setting of the Rolemaster RPG.The Iron Wind1980G N
Location of The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant series of novels.Lord Foul's Bane1977N
Setting for six novels and two short storiesMagic Kingdom for Sale—Sold!1986N
LankhmarA city on the primitive world of Nehwon, home of the rogues Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser.Two Sought Adventure1939N G C
Malazan WorldSetting of the Malazan Books of the Fallen novelsGardens of the Moon1999N
Magic: The Gathering multiverseA collection of planes, including Dominaria, where most of the action occurs.Magic: The Gathering1993G N C V
Magnamund, Ben Dever and Vincent LazzariLone Wolf gamebooks and d20 system.Flight from the Dark1984N V G
MelnibonéIsland homeland of Elric of Melniboné.The Dreaming City1961N C G
Middle-earthThe setting for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. See also Arda, which Middle-earth is part of.The Hobbit1937N P F R C G V
Mid-WorldThe setting for King's The Dark Tower novel series"The Little Sisters of Eluria"1998N C V F
Mushroom KingdomPrimary setting of the Mario franchise.Super Mario Bros.1985A C N T V
Myst worlds
Various worlds, referred to as "Ages", featured in the Myst franchise.Myst1993V N C G
Mystara, Tom Moldvay et al.Setting of the Dungeons & Dragons RPG, initially the Known World.The Isle of Dread1981G N V
NarniaSetting for The Chronicles of Narnia series of children's novels.The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe1950N T R P F
NeverlandA fictional island, home to Peter Pan.Peter Pan; or, the Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up1904P F T V R
NirnBethesda Game StudiosThe primary setting of The Elder Scrolls franchise.The Elder Scrolls: Arena1994N V G
NorrathDaybreak GamesThe primary setting of the Everquest franchiseEverquest1999V N
One Piece world A world composed of a vast ocean and a single continent.One Piece1997A V N
A magical country in which fourteen Baum children's novels are set.The Wonderful Wizard of Oz1900N P F T
PellucidarAnother world located 500 miles underneath the Earth's surface.At the Earth's Core1914N C F T
PernA 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 Search1967N G C V
Planescape MultiverseTSR, Inc.The planes of existence beyond the standard worlds of the Dungeons & Dragons game, most detailed in the Planescape setting.Manual of the Planes1987G N V
PrydainThe country of The Chronicles of Prydain, consisting of five children's novels and assorted short stories.The Book of Three1964N F
RiftsSetting of the Rifts role playing game by Palladium Books.Rifts: Role-Playing Game1990G N V
Rokugan et al.Setting of Legend of the Five Rings, based on historical East Asian cultures.Legend of the Five Rings collectible card game1995G N
SanctuaryBlizzard EntertainmentSetting for the dark fantasy video game series DiabloDiablo1997C N V
Sartorias-delesSetting for many of the books by Sherwood SmithCrown Duel1997N
Spira, The world in which Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy X-2 take place.Final Fantasy X2001V
Star WarsGeorge LucasThe main setting for the Star Wars franchiseStar Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope1977F C T N V
TemerantThe setting for The Name of the Wind and The Wise Man's Fear.The Name of the Wind2007N
TékumelA 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 Throne1974G N
ThedasBioWareThe primary setting of the Dragon Age franchise.Dragon Age: Origins2009V N C A G
Thieves' WorldA collective setting for stories by numerous authors.Thieves' World1979N T C
Titan, Steve Jackson, Ian LivingstoneFighting Fantasy gamebooks and RPG.Titan: The Fighting Fantasy World1986G N
TortallSetting of the Tortall series of books.Alanna: The First Adventure1983N
TyriaArenaNetSetting for the Guild Wars series.Guild Wars2005V N
UresiaAnime-inspired setting for Big Eyes, Small Mouth and d20 system RPGs.Uresia: Grave of Heaven2003G
Warhammer,, The setting of the Warhammer franchise.Warhammer The Mass Combat Fantasy Role-Playing Game1983G N V C
WesterosThe continent in which most of the A Song of Ice and Fire series takes place.A Game of Thrones1996N T C V
Witch WorldA world in a parallel universe where magic works.Witch World1963N G
Wheel of Time WorldRobert JordanA world and the setting where the novel series The Wheel of Time takes placeEye of the World1990N T G V
WonderlandAn underground realm accessed through a rabbit hole.Alice's Adventures in Wonderland1865N P F C T
World of Two MoonsAn Earth-like world, the setting of the Elfquest comic book series."Fire and Flight"1978C G
World of DarknessSetting of the series of tabletop role-playing games of the same name, where "vampires, werewolves, and wizards lurking behind our mundane reality."Vampire: The Masquerade1991G V T C O
XanthLocale for forty-four novels and counting.A Spell for Chameleon1977N G V
Yonderland




Nation within the world of The Twelve Realms where most of the eponymous series takes place.Yonderland2013T
YrthSteve Jackson GamesGURPS Fantasy settingOrcslayer1985G
ZothiqueSetting of the Zothique cycle of short stories.The Empire of the Necromancers1932N