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- Arakcadia BayArakcadia Bay is the largest body of inland water in Canaan, located in the centre-west of the continent within the Mediata Savannah. It forms one of the two principal geographical features that divide the continent — alongside the Itumue Mountains — and its p
- Aywin IslandsThe Aywin Islands are a group of islands within Arakcadia Bay, lying in the central body of water that forms the geographic heart of the Mediata Savannah. The main island is home to the Elven settlement of Lelse Thalas. The islands are independent communities
- Blackwine AlleyBlackwine Alley is a dense and shadowed southern district of Arakcadia known for its criminal underbelly and illicit dealings, and rumoured to hide rather more than even its reputation suggests. Its crooked buildings, poor street lighting, narrow and irregular
- BritanniaBritannia is a young settlement of the Zilaphelian Kingdom, situated east-centrally within the western coastal region on the edge of the Enchanted Forests. It lies north-east of the Teal Lagoon, which sits in the middle of the forest. Zilaphelian records date
- Bronze TrackThe Bronze Track is the main overland road of the Mediata Savannah and one of the most important transport routes in Canaan. It threads through Arakcadia and connects the city-state with settlements to the south, including the frontier town of Lyikdia, as well
- Dalthos' PeakDalthos' Peak is the highest point on the continent of Canaan, a summit in the Itumue Mountains that rises 18 kilometres into the sky — a height that places it far above the breathable atmosphere of the planet. No person has ever reached its summit. The mounta
- Dassea ShallowsThe Dassea Shallows is a lake in the southern Mediata Savannah, located near the town of Easthills at the base of the Itumue Mountains. The lake serves as a critical freshwater source for both the population and the agricultural operations of Easthills and its
- DocklandsThe Docklands form the principal harbour district of Arakcadia and the point of contact between the city and the maritime economy of Arakcadia Bay. The area contains piers, warehouses, boat yards, ship services, fishmongers, street vendors, customs offices, ta
- EastgateEastgate is one of Arakcadia's city gates and an important eastern approach into the inner city. It marks the transition from the outer suburbs and the wider landscape of Greater Arakcadia into the older, denser stone fabric of Arakcadia proper. As one of the
- Emerald RiverThe Emerald River is the principal river of central Arakcadia and one of the defining geographical features of the Mediata Savannah. It flows through the city of Arakcadia and into The Jade Oasis to the east, forming the primary internal waterway around which
- Gilded PlazaThe Gilded Plaza is the principal public square of Arakcadia and one of the city's most important gathering places. Located on the southern bank, it functions as a centre for civic announcements, markets, performers, job postings, popular assemblies, and publi
- Grand BazaarThe Grand Bazaar is the principal market district of Arakcadia and one of the most active commercial spaces in the Mediata Savannah. Situated on the southern bank, it is characterised by dense and irregular streets, a vast array of vendors, the constant press
- Grand ConservatoryThe Grand Conservatory, popularly called the Grand Observatory, is a scientific institution in Highgarden, the affluent northern district of Arakcadia, dedicated primarily to the study of astronomy and celestial phenomena. It is one of the most important centr
- Great Library of ArakcadiaThe Great Library of Arakcadia is the foremost library in Canaan and one of the most celebrated institutions of the Arakcadian Congress. Situated in the Great Library precinct on the northern bank of the Emerald River, it contains extensive collections on hist
- HapolsteinHapolstein is a settlement in the river valley at the foothills of Dalthos' Peak, the highest mountain on the continent. It sits within the Enchanted Rivers river system, which descends from the Itumue Mountains and flows southward and westward through the cen
- HighgardenHighgarden is an affluent residential district on the northern bank of Arakcadia, known for high-end residences, landscaped paths, civic quiet, and carefully maintained public spaces. It is one of the most desirable addresses in the city and home to some of Ar
- Highriver DistrictThe Highriver District is one of Arakcadia's most important political and diplomatic precincts, situated on the northern bank of the Emerald River in the heart of the city's institutional core. It contains embassies, council offices, elite residences, religiou
- Iridium ChannelThe Iridium Channel is the body of water separating the island territory of Droshdech from the southwestern coast of the Canaanese mainland. It lies between the southwestern edge of Veurim territory on the mainland side and the eastern coast of Droshdech on th
- MjovadalrMjovadalr is the only well-known permanent settlement situated within the Itumue Mountains, located in the eastern high peaks of the mountain range. It is a Dragonborn-dominant community and stands in marked contrast to the rest of Canaanese settlement pattern
- Raven TowerRaven Tower is a sealed tower in Highgarden, the affluent northern district of Arakcadia. It is older than the district around it and older than any civic record of it: its single door has been shut for longer than living memory, and no owner, builder or keepe
- RivergateRivergate is a south-bank river district in Arakcadia with shops, taverns, apartments, wharves, and canal access. It is one of the primary lodging and transit areas for travellers entering the city by water or moving between districts, and it functions as a ke
- Rosecoln BayRosecoln Bay is a small inlet on the north shore of the Rosecoln Channel, at the edge of the Enchanted Forests beside Rosecoln Point. The channel is the strait at the heads of Arakcadia Bay that connects the bay with the Joale Ocean, and the inlet provides she
- Rosecoln PointRosecoln Point is a port town on the north shore of the Rosecoln Channel, where Arakcadia Bay opens to the sea. It is governed by a mayor and its own council of governors, and its harbour and lighthouse make it a regular stop for ships entering and leaving the
- Ruotern PassagewayThe Ruotern Passageway is a river that flows southward from the waters of Arakcadia Bay, winding between the territory of the Veurim Empire to the west and Lyikdia to the east before curving eastward toward the Iridescent Woods and forming a delta in the vicin
- SilverleafSilverleaf is a comfortable riverfront residential district on the southern bank of Arakcadia, situated along the Emerald River frontage east of Rivergate. It contains brick townhouses, taverns, narrow streets, and properties backing onto the water. Its reside
- Solix TempleThe Solix Temple is a prominent Uinheit temple in the Temple District of Arakcadia, known for its rounded roof, warm interior light, and gemstone ornamentation. It is one of the most regularly attended religious buildings in the city and a landmark of the sout
- Soual OceanThe Soual Ocean is the body of open water lying to the south and southeast of Canaan, forming the continent's southern and southeastern maritime boundary. It is one of the two major oceans that border Canaan — the other being the Joale Ocean to the northwest —
- Temple DistrictThe Temple District is the primary religious precinct of Arakcadia, located on the southern bank. It contains temples, prayer spaces, religious communities, public ritual areas, and waterside places of worship serving the city's diverse faiths. The Temple Dist
- Temple of the CirclesThe Temple of the Circles is a refined Uinheit temple in The Muses district of Arakcadia, dedicated to a circle of related deities including Sehanine, Athea, and Isa. It is known for its quiet atmosphere, central fountain, and carefully maintained interior — q
- The DomeThe Dome is the largest public entertainment venue in Arakcadia and the most prominent arena in The Muses district. It hosts a regular programme of arena events, races, competitions, and public spectacles, drawing audiences from across the city and from the wi
- The KamatelThe Kamatel is the seat of government of Arakcadia and the most important administrative complex on the Mediata Savannah. Located on the northern bank of the Emerald River, it is the physical centre of Arakcadian civic authority: the place where the Arakcadian
- The MusesThe Muses is the principal entertainment district of Arakcadia, located on the southern bank. It contains taverns, theatres, fighting pits, music venues, games, races, arenas, and nightlife alongside religious spaces and artistic venues, making it one of the m
- The Soulless PeaksThe Soulless Peaks are a remote and forbidding mountain area in the south of Canaan, rising south of the Veurim Empire's central territory and inland of the coast near Allerest Wharf. First impression The name alone — the Soulless Peaks — marks this as a place
- Xeamian RuinsThe Xeamian Ruins are the scattered remains of the Xeamian Empire, the south-central Canaanese empire that was destroyed in the Xeamian-Zawma Conflict (459–463 AP). The ruins lie in the central Mediata Savannah region east of Arakcadia Bay, in the territory th