Earth Land

Earth Land (アースランド Āsu Rando) is a world in the Fairy Tail Universe.^[1]

Geography[]

Ishgar[]

The eastern part of Earth Land is occupied by a very large peninsula called Ishgar (大陸(イシュガル) Ishugaru), that around is surrounded by scattered isles of differing sizes; the peninsula itself is linked to the mainland, whose geography is mainly unknown.^[2]

The territory seems to be split into several countries:

• The Kingdom of Dragnof, a country that existed 400 years in the past; the population was made up of both humans and Dragons co-existing peacefully with each other.^[3]
• The Kingdom of Fiore, occupying a smaller, secondary peninsula sprouting from the main one, to the west.^[4]
• The Land of Isvan, a country located to the east of Fiore, although its exact location in Ishgar is unknown.
• The Principality of Veronica, a small country located in the mountains north to Fiore.^[5]
• The country of Seven, occupying a peninsula northeast of Fiore.^[2]
• The country of Bosco, located east of Fiore.^[2]
• The country of Iceberg, located to the east of Seven, northeast of Bosco, north of Joya, northwest of Bellum and west of the Pergrande Kingdom.^[2]
• The Kingdom of Stella, located to the east of Bosco, the north of Iceberg and the southwest of Joya.^[2]
• The country of Minstrel, located to the southeast of Fiore, separated from it by a large gulf with an island in its center.^[2] Minstrel is regarded as the "Holy Land of Dance", where its residences practice and excel in the art of dancing.^[6]
• The country of Midi, located on a small peninsula south of Minstrel.^[2]
• The country of Desierto, a large region located east of Minstrel.^[2]
• The country of Joya, located north of Desierto.^[2]
• The country of Bellum, located east of Desierto, on the eastern shore of the large lake separating it from Desierto and Joya.^[2]
• The country of Sin, located on a peninsula in the southern part of the continent.^[2]
• The island of Caelum, located in the sea not far from Minstrel's western shores.^[2]
• The island of Enca, located south of Sin.^[2]
• The Pergrande Kingdom, the largest country, located in the easternmost part of the peninsula, linking it to the mainland.^[2]

Alakitasia[]

The western continent of Earth Land is called Alakitasia (西の大陸(アラキタシア) Arakitashia) which is much more monolithic compared to Ishgar, with few islands.

• The Alvarez Empire, the only country that has been shown is a military-run empire, that once attempted to invade Ishgar in X781,^[7] and did again in X792.^[8]
• Nakenaria, was a place that would frequently trade merchandise with a small desert village within Fiore, that is until a volcano erupted.^[9]
• One of the kingdoms within the Empire was a small country where Ajeel Raml was from and originally a prince of.^[10] Little is known about this kingdom's locales and culture, but given the desert-themed attires of Ajeel^[11] and his personal army it is seemingly similar to nations of the Arabian Peninsula.^[12]

Guiltina[]

The northern continent of Earth Land is called Guiltina (ギルティナ Girutina), which is also monolithic compared to Ishgar, with few islands.^[13]

The territory seems to be split into several regions:

• The Valeria Region is located south of Guiltina.^[14]
• The Central Region is located at the centre the of Guiltina and is the largest region on the continent.^[15]
• The Bargo Region, is where the demon Deliora was frozen in ice within the northern continent. Its exact location is unknown.^[16]

Eastern Continent[]

An unnamed eastern continent of Earth Land, which is hinted at having a more oriental-style culture compared to Ishgar. Some nations on this continent are well known for designing kimono and other such outfits.^[17]

Water Body[]

• Blast Sea, a large sea located north of Ishgar and south of Guiltina.^[18]

Races[]

There is a variety of races inhabiting Earth Land, including larger sized varieties of creatures such as giant rabbits, penguins, anteaters etc. as well as sentient anthropomorphic animals. Other creatures are unique to certain locations^[19] some even appear as mixes between other animals such as winged fishes and pigs with antlers.^[20] A handful of these races also posses magical abilities:

• Human: The main race in Earth Land.
• Dragon: A rare, large and immensely powerful reptilian creature.^[21] They are known to be very intelligent, and, in some cases, to appreciate humans, sometimes taking them under their protection and teaching them Dragon Slayer Magic.^[22][23]
• Exceed: Anthropomorphous talking cats capable of sprouting wings and flying through the use of the Magic Aera. They hail from Edolas, a dimension parallel to Earth Land,^[24] and they were all transported to the latter by interdimensional Anima portals.^[25][26]
• Vulcan: Large creatures reminiscent of gorillas with a massive horn topping their heads; they are capable of understanding human language and speaking a rudimentary form of it.^[27] They employ Take Over Magic to take the form of humans.^[28] They are known to reside on Mt. Hakobe, in the Kingdom of Fiore.^[29]
• Hane-Sakana: A rare species of fish gifted with wings for flight that is capable of breathing air.^[30]
• Wyvern: Somewhat reminiscent of Dragons, these winged reptiles are much smaller and more beastly in nature.^[31] Blizzardverns are a subspecies that inhabit places with cold climate like mountains unlike Wyverns, which appear to live in the forest.^[32]
• Goblin: Humorous little creatures reminiscent of otherworldly rodents, which are capable of wielding makeshift weapons.^[31]
• God: A race of immensely powerful deities, usually large in size, with various types of destructive Magic Power.^[33]
• Giant: A race of, as the name implies, exponentially large human-like beings. They are known to reside in the Sun Village.^[34]
• Demon: A race of humanoid beings with demonic features. Some of them are known to reside on Galuna Island.^[35] There also exist Demons artificially created by Zeref known as the Etherious.^[36]
• Celestial Spirits: Magical beings that herald from their own separate universe: the Celestial Spirit World.^[37]
• Angels: A race of white-winged creatures that can be summoned using Angel Magic.^[38]
• Bakshi: Small, reptilian creatures highly reminiscent of chameleons that reside on Tenrou Island.^[39]
• Clipper: A species of bird residing on Tenrou Island known for their brutality and pack mentality.^[39]
• Curily: Small rodent-like creatures distinct to Tenrou Island.^[39]
• Doscadon: Enormous, carnivorous dinosaur-like creatures covered in scales that reside on Tenrou Island.^[39]
• Grand Magic Games Monsters: Artificial life forms created by the Grand Magic Games organizers.^[40]
• Hodras: A very common species of animal, reminiscent of pigs, that reside in Fiore.^[39]
• Machias: A machine-like species that are all capable of using and retaining Magic.^[41]
• Mole: Subterranean creatures that live in Earth Land.^[42]
• Cubina Gamal: Large and bizarre herbivorous creatures with short, thin limbs and human-like hands; distinct to Tenrou Island.^[39]
• Lizardman: Humanoid lizard-like creatures with spiked scales covering their body.^[43]
• Artificial Lizardman: Humanoid lizard-like creatures that are manufactured artificially.^[44]
• Rollidillo: Massive, strong, quadrupedal reptilian creatures that reside on Tenrou Island.^[39]
• Spirit-Luminescent Bug: Bugs whose bodies glow; they reside in the caves of Tenrou Island, lighting the area around them.^[45]
• Tenrou Squirrel: Small rodent-like creatures, highly reminiscent of squirrels, who live only on Tenrou Island.^[39]
• Weretiger: Humanoid feline beasts known for their immense speed.^[46]
• Fish: They are underwater creatures found all over Earth Land.^[47]
• Frogman: A group of short-bodied and tailless amphibians; mainly seen as employees of the Magic Council.^[48]
• Goatman: A race of humanoid goat-like creatures, with long floppy ears, covered in fur especially on their chin.^[49]
• Chickenman: Large anthropomorphic fowls that resembles chickens and covered in feathers.^[50][51]
• Werelion: Horned humanoid lion beasts with immense strength.^[52]
• Sand Beast: Massive creatures that can absorb sand.^[53]
• Harpy: Avian humanoids with feathered winged arms and clawed feet.^[54]
• Mermaid: Aquatic creatures with the upper body of a human and lower body resembling that of a sea life.^[55]
• Nine-Tailed Fox: Fox-like creatures with a total of nine long tails.^[56]
• Giant Anteater: Massive sized anteaters with long tongues that can pick up a Human.^[57]

Magic[]

Magic (魔法 Mahō) in Earth Land is located inside the body of living organisms.^[58] In some races, Magic occurs in all individuals,^[28] but only 10% of humankind uses it.^[59] Magic can be divided into two main classifications:

• Caster Magic (キャスターマジック Kyasutā Majikku): It is Magic which, as the name suggests, is generated and expelled from the caster's body, as opposed to Magic done through the use of a weapon or outside source.^[60]
• Holder Magic (ホルダーのマジック Horudā Majikku): It is Magic that requires a Mage to employ an external source to be produced.^[60]

Curses[]

Curse (呪法 Juhō) is a darker counterpart to Magic, being more malefic in nature,^[61] its power source is the manifestation of negative emotions from Human beings, accumulated into Cursed Power.^[62]

Alchemy[]

Alchemy (錬金術 Renkinjutsu) in Earth Land is different from Magic as Alchemy has no limited use, as Magic has a limited reserve of energy within a Mage that depletes from every use while Alchemy stays at full power.^[63] It is the transmutation of matter, altering and controlling its shape and material.^[64][65] It’s also used to form weapons and tools for others to use.^[66]

Technology[]

The majority of the advanced technology and machinery in this world is powered by Magic, such as weapons, transportation and everyday conventional tools, a handful of which are powered by Lacrima or a Mage's own Magic as its power source. The minority of this world's technology relies on different power sources, reminiscent of the Industrial Age, such as steam locomotives^[67] and horse-drawn carriages.^[68] Some even possess technology to create giant mechanical robots powered by Lacrimas as its cores,^[69][70] even capable of turning into a building on standby.^[71] Certain cities for one reason or another will even have a built in mechanisms that shifts the entire layout of the town.^[72] It is also possible to create functional bionic mechanical appendages for those who've lost their limbs,^[73] it's also still possible to use Magic through these items.^[74]

Earth Land also includes non-magical yet complicated weaponized contraptions, typically for those who don’t use magic, such as a chain sword,^[75] hammer^[76] and various types of gunpowder firearms.^[77][78] Certain parts of the world are advanced enough to create robotic humanoid beings, capable of also using Magic and Alchemy.^[79]

Trivia[]

• According to Bora, the slave trade is apparently present and prominent in the country of Bosco.^[80]
• Most of the countries in Earth Land are randomly named. As such, Hiro Mashima has stated that he tried to avoid the story's progression to these countries.^[2]
• Many of the countries' names are simple words borrowed from other languages:
  • "Fiore" is Italian for "Flower".
  • "Bosco" is Italian for "Forest".
  • "Stella" is Italian for "Star".
  • "Desierto" is Spanish for "Desert".
  • "Joya" is Spanish for "Jewel".
  • "Sin" is Spanish for "Without"
  • "Bellum" is Latin for "War".
  • "Caelum" is Latin for "Sky".
  • "Pergrande" is Latin for "Heavy".
  • "Midi" is French for "Midday".
  • "Iceberg", "Seven" and "Minstrel" are English.
• Due to Irene Belserion's prior knowledge, it is implied that Spirit Arts and its source Spiria also exist in Earth Land.^[81]

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