World Codex

Diversity of Tanaria

Tanaria is home to a wide array of kingdoms and countries, each with distinct characteristics:
  • Cultural Variety: From egalitarian societies to rigid caste systems, each region reflects unique traditions and values.
  • Geographic Range: Spanning icy mountains, arid deserts, lush jungles, and rolling plains, the landscapes shape the lives and struggles of their inhabitants.
  • Political Structures: Monarchies, meritocracies, tribal confederations, and theocracies offer diverse systems of governance and power dynamics.
  • Religious Influence: Deities and their followers shape the moral and spiritual fabric of many kingdoms, intertwining faith with daily life.

Across the Kingdoms

Despite their differences, certain themes connect the kingdoms of Tanaria:
  • Conflict and Alliance: Political intrigue, border disputes, and shared threats foster both tension and cooperation.
  • Legacy and Change: Ancient traditions clash with new ideas, creating a dynamic backdrop for exploration and storytelling.
  • Adventure and Mystery: From hidden ruins to uncharted lands, each kingdom holds secrets waiting to be discovered.

Maps

  • Tanaria Political

Using the Kingdoms in Your Worldbuilding

The kingdoms of Tanaria provide a rich framework for storytelling. Whether your focus is on the struggles of a single region or the interplay between nations, the diversity and depth of these lands offer endless possibilities. Their histories, conflicts, and cultures are tools to craft compelling narratives and immerse adventurers in the world of Tanaria.

Continents of Tanaria and Their Kingdoms

   

Arandor

Arandor is the central continent of Tanaria, a land of immense diversity in both geography and culture. It is home to thriving kingdoms, ancient traditions, and bustling cities that serve as the hub of trade and diplomacy for the entire world. From the icy tundras and fjords of the Northern Reaches to the sun-scorched deserts of the Arid Heart, Arandor offers a tapestry of climates and landscapes. Its nations are often at the forefront of political intrigue, military conflict, and cultural innovation, making it a stage for grand events that shape Tanaria’s history.

 
 

Drakoria

Drakoria stands uniquely as both a continent and a nation, unified under the influence of dragons who shape its governance and landscapes. While the Dragon Council oversees the central affairs of Drakoria from the Dragon's Crown, the continent is divided into distinct regions, each reflecting the essence of the dragon aspects that dominate them

 
Drakoria
Organization | Jan 8, 2025

Drakoria, a land where ancient dragon magic permeates every aspect of life, is a kingdom renowned for its formidable dragon populace and their kin.

 

Zalhara

Zalhara is a continent deeply intertwined with the forces of nature and the mysticism of the Fae. While its cities and nations thrive, the land itself resists total domination, imbued with the untamed essence of the gods of the wilds. Here, the veil between the mortal world and the Fae Realm is thin, creating a landscape that is as unpredictable as it is awe-inspiring. Civilization exists in harmony with the natural world, shaped by its raw beauty and latent magic.


 

Vandalar

Vandalar is an ancient and enigmatic continent, steeped in the divine influence of the gods who are said to have shaped its lands. Every mountain, river, and plain is tied to the myths of creation, making Vandalar a place of deep reverence and spiritual significance. It is a land where the divine and the mortal intertwine, and its nations reflect the power and presence of the deities they venerate.