Dragon Age map
Complete Thedas map of Dragon Age: Ferelden, Orlais, the Free Marches, Tevinter, and fortresses from Ostagar to Skyhold.
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Amaranthine Ocean surrounds Thedas from the east. According to legends, on the other side of the water lies a mysterious continent known as Amaranth .
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The Boeric Ocean lies north of Thedas. The Qunari as well as humans are said to have come to Thedas from across the Boeric Ocean.
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Lake Calenhad, named after the founder of Ferelden , King Calenhad , is located in western Ferelden, at the foothills of the Frostback Mountains .
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A river that crosses most of the Free Marches , making them one of the most fertile regions of Thedas.
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A river that crosses several major settlements in the Anderfels .
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The Northern Passage is a strait that lies between the island of Par Vollen and the Rivaini peninsula.
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A sea off the northern coast of Tevinter Imperium and Rivain .
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Ventosus Straits lie between the island of Seheron and Eyes of Nocen in Tevinter Imperium .
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Volca Sea lies west of the Anderfels . In the past, the port town of Laysh traded with people from across the sea.
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The Waking Sea separates the northern and sourthern parts of Thedas.
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Arlathan Forest is a vast forest currently located within the Tevinter Imperium . In ancient times , it was the center of the elven empire .
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A large forest in south-eastern Ferelden inhabited by Dalish elves. It contains a lot of ancient elven ruins.
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A forest in the Free Marches ; its name derives from the ancient tribe of the Planasene people whose descendants comprise the population of the Free Marches and Nevarra nowadays.
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A dense jungle-like forest in Orlais that remains largely unexplored. Many ancient elven ruins can be found in the area.
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The Donarks are vast jungles located at the edge of Thedas. Little is known about the region.
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A mysterious, scarcely explored forest at the edge of Orlais . There are rumours of elves who wear red vallaslin living in the area.
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An abandoned Grey Warden fortress located at the edge of the Abyssal Rift.
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Originally a Tevinter fortress built in honour of Andoral , the Old God of slavery. Nowadays, Andoral's Reach is located near the northwest borders of Orlais . Early on during the Mage-Templar War , mages took shelter in the fortress. It's where they voted to dissolve the Circles.
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A ruined fortress at the edge of the Korcari Wilds . In ancient times, it was a Tevinter garrison that watched for any signs of a Chasind attack.
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An ancient fortress located in the Frostback Mountains that became the headquarters for the restored Inquisition . Skyhold has a long history and was inhabited by many different groups in the past.
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A fortress that has once served as a training facility for the Seekers of Truth . During the Mage-Templar War , it was claimed by Templars led by Lucius Corin . Note: Approximate location based on the marker of the war table mission that initiates Champions of the Just .
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Ancient fortress in the Arling of Amaranthine . It was formerly the seat of the Howe family and is now the Grey Wardens ' main base in Ferelden.
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Weisshaupt Fortress is the headquarters of the Grey Wardens . It is located on the edge of a desert jagged butte called Broken Tooth.
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A solitary mountain that stands above Denerim . During Andraste 's lifetime, it produced a massive volcanic eruption but is currently considered extinct. Legends say that when the last Fereldan king dies, the volcano will become active again.
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Frostback Mountains form a natural border between Ferelden and Orlais . These mountains are home to the Avvar people.
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Southern reaches of the Hunterhorn Mountains ; Gamordan Peaks cradle the Abyssal Rift from the south.
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The Hunterhorn Mountains form the largest mountain range and hold some of the continent's tallest peaks, including its highest: Mt. Ambrosia.
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The Blasted Hills lie on the border between the Anderfels and Orlais . In the Orlesian part of the Hills there's a remote castle where the Seekers of Truth may undergo their vigil. On the Ander side, the Hills became known as the refuge of the Drasca - an ancient order of warriors.
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These hills are home to the Orth people.
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A mountain peak in Antiva . Note: Not to be confused with the White Spire , a mage tower in Orlais .
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A steep mountain range in the Free Marches , stretching along the northern coast of the Waking Sea. Sundermount is the tallest mountain in the Vimmarks and has a fearsome reputation. Legend says it was the site of a vicious battle between the ancient Tevinter Imperium and the elves.
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The nation of Anderfels is best known for being the birthplace of the Grey Wardens and the site of their headquarters, Weisshaupt Fortress .
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The nation of Antiva, well-known for flourishing trade.
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Ferelden is the youngest human nation in Thedas. Notably, it's where the Fifth Blight began. This is where Dragon Age: Origins mainly takes place.
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A coalition of free city-states known as the Free Marches.
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The nation of Nevarra is known for its unique funeral customs.
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The nation of Orlais is currently the strongest and most influential of the southern nations in Thedas.
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A land inhabited by the Qunari .
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The nation of Rivain is best known for its unique religious practices, as most of the population doesn't follow Andrastianism like the rest of Thedas.
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The nation of Tevinter is the oldest nation in Thedas. Notably, it's ruled by mages.
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A gigantic chasm located in the south of the Western Approach . During the Second Blight , a large number of darkspawn swarmed out of it and spread across the area. Adamant Fortress stands on the very edge of the Abyssal Rift. Note: The name on the map is misspelled.
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A rocky island that has a reputation for being a haven for raiders.
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A passage that allows people to reach the teyrnir of Gwaren by land, as the dense Brecilian Forest surrounds it.
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A region in northern Ferelden. It was hit hard by the darkspawn during the Fifth Blight .
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A region with good hunting grounds.
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A region of the Dales dotted with many elven ruins such as the Suledin Keep . The village of Sahrnia is a site of a famous quarry.
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A small island currently under the control of the Felicisima Armada .
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A rainy marshland located in the far south of Ferelden , bordering the Korcari Wilds .
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A region of the Western Approach that contains both Elven and Tevinter ruins. A mysterious temple called Solasan lies at the heart of the Oasis.
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A region located at the base of the Frostback Mountains . The settlement of Stone-Bear Hold is home to a group of friendly Avvar , while hostile Hakkonites lurk in the wilderness.
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The only safe route to cross the Frostback Mountains for year-round travel.
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A largely unexplored expanse of a cold marshland. Korcari Wilds are home to the Chasind people. Note: The name on the map is misspelled.
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The Nahashin Marshes is a marshland located in central and northern Orlais . This region is inhabited by the marshfolk, one of the last people in Orlais who speak solely the Orlesian native language.
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The island of Seheron is fought over by the Tevinter Imperium and the Qunari based in Par Vollen .
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A marquisate in the far west of Orlais , at the edge of the Tirashan forest. Serault is famed for its glasswork. Note: Approximate location based on the marker of the war table mission Investigate Serault .
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An arling ruled by Leonas Bryland .
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A rainy coastal region located in northwestern Ferelden . It was once a major site of dwarven trade. An Andrastian cult known as the Blades of Hessarian has settled in the area.
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A frozen wasteland located south of the Korcari Wilds on the fringes of known Thedas.
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The Tellari swamps are an area of marshland at the head of the major river in Antiva , near the town of Seleny.
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A fertile lowland. It forms the backbone of Ferelden in terms of both agriculture and population.
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The Dales are vast, grassy plains that were once the homeland of the elves, where the created the Dales Kingdom. After the fall of the Dales, the region fell under Orlesian control.
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A region of the Dales . During the War of the Lions between contenders for the Orlesian throne, the Emerald Graves became home to many refugees led by Fairbanks . Back when the Dales were an elven kingdom, this region gave rise to the Emerald Knights .
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A region of the Dales also known as Dirthavaren ("the promise") in elven . During the recent Orlesian Civil War , Exalted Plains turned into a battlefield. Back when the Dales were an elven kingdom, this region was where the elves made their last stand.
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A region between Lake Celestine and the shores of the Waking Sea, well known for its excellent wine and marvelous estates; it is perhaps the richest place in Orlais outside Val Royeaux .
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A fertile region in southern Ferelden . It has suffered heavy losses during the Dragon Age , first in the Fifth Blight and later in the Mage-Templar War .
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A vast, uninhabited desert located in western Orlais . It was once the site of Kal Repartha , the only known dwarven thaig built on the surface.
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Massive pillars made of a strong material identified only as a "hard dust".
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Our Lady of the Anderfels , a giant white statue of Andraste, is carved into the Merdaine near Weisshaupt.
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The Silent Plains are a vast desert in southern Tevinter . These lands were ravaged during the First Blight and never recovered afterwards. It's where Archdemon Dumat was slain.
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A large, arid expanse in southwestern Orlais . It was the site of a major battle during the Second Blight , as the darkspawn swarmed out of a great chasm known as the Abyssal Rift. The land was corrupted beyond recovery.
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Valarian Fields are located in the western part of the Tevinter Imperium . According to Canticle of Shartan , this is where the armies of prophetess Andraste , newly bolstered by freed slaves under Shartan 's leadership, fought against Tevinter.
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A settlement on the island Seheron . A Qunari garrison is located there.
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A settlement on the island off the north-eastern coast of Ferelden , the kingdom has little authority there. Its name likely stems from the Alamarri people, ancestors of modern Fereldans.
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A city state of the Free Marches that is a center of agricultural trade.
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The capital of Antiva ; a major port city and center of trade.
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One of the first places swarmed by the darkspawn at the start of the Third Blight . During the Exalted Age , it was the estate of Duke Isidore d'Arlesans, younger brother of Emperor Alphonse Valmont .
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A city where the final battle of the Fourth Blight took place.
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One of the first places swarmed by the darkspawn at the start of the Third Blight .
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The City of Amaranthine is the center of the Arling of Amaranthine. It attracts many pilgrims from all over Thedas, as this is where Maferath assembled his armies to invade the Tevinter Imperium and where Andraste first revealed the Chant of Light .
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An influential port city in Nevarra . Its location gives it access to trade with the Free Marches and beyond. Cumberland is the seat of the Grand Enchanter , the leader of Circle mages in Thedas. The College of Magi routinely convenes there.
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The capital of Rivain and the only place in Rivain where the Chantry has any authority.
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A capital of Ferelden . It is also an arling of the kingdom and the seat of the annual Landsmeet . Denerim is visited by many pilgrims as it's widely believed to be the birthplace of prophetess Andraste .
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Location of a Circle of Magi .
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The center of the teyrnir of Gwaren that is the appointed home of the Mac Tir family . Gwaren is surrounded by the Brecilian Forest , making it accessible only by a sea route or the Brecilian Passage.
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In the past, it was the capital of the Dales Kingdom established by elves who joined Andraste 's rebellion against Tevinter . After the fall of the Dales, the city fell under Orlesian control. Winter Palace , an estate of the Orlesian royal family, is located just outside Halamshiral.
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A city-state of the Free Marches ; due to its location on the edge of the Silent Plains it sees a regular influx of Tevinter refugees.
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A small, isolated village in the Frostback Mountains .
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A small city-state in the Free Marches .
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An ancestral home of the Cousland family . Highever is one of only two teyrnirs left in Ferelden. This is where the events of the Human Noble Origin , one of the six available prologues in Dragon Age: Origins takes place.
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The capital of the Anderfels .
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A city in Nevarra , known as the place of origin of Caspar Pentaghast , the founder of the first Pentaghast dynasty that ruled Nevarra. It was the site of the final battle of the Third Blight where archdemon Toth was defeated.
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The nearest Orlesian city to Ferelden . It claims to be the birthplace of prophetess Andraste , competing for the honour with several other cities in Thedas, including Fereldan capital, Denerim .
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Kal-Sharok is a great thaig and one of the remaining dwarven kingdoms in Thedas. The city lies deep beneath the Hunterhorn Mountains .
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The only headquarters for the Circle of Magi in Ferelden . It is located on a small island on Lake Calenhad.
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Kirkwall is one of the most influential city-states in the Free Marches . This is where Dragon Age 2 mainly takes place.
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Kont-aar is a port-city in northern Rivain and the only peaceful Qunari settlement on the main continent. Note: The name on the map is likely misspelled, see the main page for clarification.
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Serve as a staging point between the mainland and the Circle Tower .
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Until the Black Age , the port town of Laysh traded with merchants arriving from across the Volca Sea. These traders were called Voshai and acted hostile towards the people of Laysh, uninterested in learning local customs. The only thing they desired was lyrium .
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Llomerryn is a politically neutral port that is best known as the base of the Felicisima Armada . Note: The name on the map is likely misspelled, see the main page for clarification.
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A village in South Reach . It was destroyed during the Fifth Blight .
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Formerly ruled by Duke Remache de Lydes .
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A city-state of the Free Marches that is a center for agricultural research and home to one of the largest universities in Thedas.
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Marnas Pell is a city in northern Tevinter. It was one of the first targets of the Third Blight . Note: The name on the map is likely misspelled, see the main page for clarification.
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Minrathous is the capital of the Tevinter Imperium and the largest city in Thedas.
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The ancestral home of De Montfort family .
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Headquarters of the Orlesian Grey Wardens , a Seekers of Truth fortress, and a Circle of Magi are located here. During the Second Blight , Montsimmard was almost entirely destroyed by the darkspawn . The inaction of the Dales army fueled resentment towards the elves.
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Neromenian is one of the oldest settlements in Thedas. It got its name from the tribe of Neromenians, the first humans who arrived on the continent.
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Nessum is the end of a pilgrimage route created by Imperial Divine Adnias. A key location in the city is the Summer Palace – the old residence of the Divine. This is where Dragon Age: Absolution mainly takes place.
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The capital of Nevarra , originally a city-state from which the nation of Nevarra later expanded.
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Orzammar is a great thaig and one of the two remaining dwarven kingdoms in Thedas. The city deep beneath the Frostback Mountains .
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A city-state of the Free Marches , known for its double walls. During the New Exalted Marches , the Qunari landed on the coast near Ostwick, and from there they launched an attack on other Marcher cities.
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A city that Orlais and Nevarra have frequently fought over; it was taken by Nevarra in the Blessed Age .
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The capital of Par Vollen .
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A Qunari enclave located in the eastern part of the Donarks jungle.
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One of the largest and most prosperous towns in Ferelden, Redcliffe is the center of the arling ruled by the Guerrin family .
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A settlement in northern Rivain . Its name may be linked to the local tradition of wise women known as seers .
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Port Seheron, the largest settlement on the island Seheron .
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A river city famed for graceful bridges and sculptures; it was one of the first cities destroyed in the wake of the Fourth Blight . During the Steel Age , it was besieged by the Qunari , but they retreated when a dragon flew by, allegedly summoned by a Witch of the Wilds , Yavana .
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The largest city-state of the Free Marches and one of the most influential.
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One of the three most influential city-states in the Free Marches. Chantry law is all but absolute, and the city guard is obsessed with enforcement.
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A city in Antiva . It has burned several times in its history.
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A settlement in Orlais . It was the place of origin of Area Montlaures, wife of Kordillus Drakon , the first emperor of the Orlesian Empire.
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Val Royeaux is the capital Orlais and seat of the Orlesian Chantry .
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Ventus, formerly known as Qarinus, is a city of great strategic importance, as it lies across the Ventosus Straits from the disputed island of Seheron .
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Ruled by Grand Duke Gaspard de Chalons .
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Vyrantium is one of the oldest settlements in Thedas. It was the place where the founder of Tevinter Imperium , Darinius , grew up.
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A bannorn in northern Ferelden . The first king of Ferelden, Calenhad , was one ruler of West Hill.
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A settlement in the Free Marches .
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A city-state of the Free Marches known for being the "most free" city of the Marches and the revelry capital of Thedas. Wycome is the second-greatest importer of Antivan wine after Orlais despite having less than a third the population of Val Royeaux.
About
What this world is doing on the plate, and the numbers behind it.
- Updated August 31, 2026
- Kevin Henrique
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South is Ferelden, north is the Imperium
Thedas sits on one continent chart: Ferelden and the Korcari Wilds in the south-east, Orlais and Val Royeaux west of the Frostbacks, the Free Marches on the Waking Sea, Tevinter and Minrathous in the north.
Nations, cities, and fortresses stay on. Regions, forests, mountains, and seas start hidden so the keeps stay readable. Open them when you are tracing the Dales or the Waking Sea.
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