Xadia is the land comprising the eastern part of the continent. It is a land rich in magic. Everything in Xadia bears a connection to one of the six Primal Sources, every creature, plant, tree, even the earth itself.[1] The most intelligent of the magical creatures, the elves and the dragons, rule over the harmonious races of Xadia.[2] Each elven race has their own territory inside Xadia.
- See also: Flora / Magical Creatures
History[]
5000 years ago, Xadia was formed by the First Elves, followed by the rise of the city of Elarion 3000 years later. The first King of the Dragons, Sol Regem, took on his role 1200 years before the birth of Azymondias, succeeded by Luna Tenebris only 200 years later, the same era the Mage Wars took place.[3]
Originally, Xadia was still one land that encompassed the entire continent. Elves were neither allied nor divided by their Primal Sources. Humans suffered during this time,[4] however, this changed with the rise of Elarion 2000 years before the birth of Azymondias, when they had discovered and used dark magic, which harnessed the magic from magical creatures themselves, killing them in the process. On the decision of Sol Regem, the city of Elarion was burned down in return for Ziard's refusal to give up the forbidden knowledge.[5] Terrified by the threat of dark magic, the elves and the dragons drove all of the humans to the western half of the continent 1000 years ago, which became known as "Judgement of the Half-Moon", due to being an order of Luna Tenebris, the new Queen of the Dragons, who decided to spare the lives of the humans after some convincing from the daughter of an elven leader.[4] The continent was then divided by a churning river of molten lava to keep the Human Kingdoms and the lands of Xadia apart from one another.[6]
After Luna Tenebris mysteriously died, the Archdragons of Xadia, including Domina Profundis, Rex Igneous, and Avizandum, fought bitterly to replace her as the next monarch in line, as she lacked a suitable heir. To prevent violence between the dragons from escalating, the trusted and wise Sunfire Queen of the time, Queen Aditi, stepped in to guide them to the right decision. However, before this decision could be reached, Queen Aditi went missing, leading to the elves believing that the dragons had slain their beloved queen, which sparked an uproar for war. This was when the Orphan Queen discovered the meddling of the Startouch Elf Aaravos, one of the Great Ones, to be the root of multiple crises the world had to suffer through.[7]
Eventually, Avizandum succeeded Luna Tenebris and became the new King of the Dragons, rising to power 300 years before the birth of Azymondias. During his reign, Aaravos was punished for his crimes and locked away into a magical prison through a collaborative effort of both the Archdragons and elves.[7]
Approximately 10 years before the birth of Azymondias, a group of humans led by King Harrow of Katolis invaded Xadian territory on a mission to kill and harvest the heart of a Magma Titan, which allowed his advisor Viren to perform a dark magic spell that put a permanent end to a great famine across Katolis and Duren. However, their intrusion did not go unnoticed by Avizandum, who attacked and took the lives of Annika, Neha, and Sarai in the progress.[8] Although wishing for peace at first, Harrow was convinced by Viren years after to seek revenge for the loss of his beloved wife Sarai, leading to yet another trip into Xadia, to the Storm Spire, where the nest of the Dragon King lies. Using a weapon enchanted with dark magic, the two humans struck down Avizandum, petrifying him and taking his life. Due to assuming his son might one day seek revenge for his father, the egg of the Dragon Prince was forcefully taken and presumably destroyed.[9]
Four moons after these events, Zubeia, Avizandum's mate and the reigning Queen of the Dragons, ordered the assassination of King Harrow and his son Prince Ezran, executed by trained Moonshadow Elves. They, however, failed to kill the young prince. One of these elves, Rayla, discovered the lost egg of the Dragon Prince alongside the two princes Callum and Ezran, swearing to return it to its mother, as it could promise peace for Xadia and the Human Kingdoms at last.[10]
While the group was on their journey to return the egg, the clash at the Border intensified, as the Standing Battalion of Katolis defended the Breach against a troop of Sunfire Elves. However, the humans failed in protecting their only fortress within Xadian territory.[11] Seeing no other way but to block the elves' path into the Human Kingdoms, the Breach was eventually destroyed by General Amaya.[5]
Meanwhile, Viren, who had become allied with the infamous Startouch Elf Aaravos, strove to put everything in motion for a final and fatal attack on Xadia, hoping for humanity to emerge as the victor once and for all. As the temporary ruler of Katolis, Viren allied with Prince Kasef of Neolandia, whom he marched into Xadia with, targeting Lux Aurea. There, the allies overran Queen Khessa, who was murdered by Aaravos after he and Viren corrupted the Sunforge, Lux Aurea's nexus, allowing their soldiers to be enchanted with Sun magic.[12] The army marched towards the Storm Spire once again, where they faced Team Zym, who had by then successfully hatched Azymondias, the Prince of the Dragons, and returned him to his home. Together with plentiful helpers such as the army of the Sunfire Elves led by Janai, a pack of Fire Dragons led by Pyrrah, the support of Duren, and other friends, Xadia reigned victorious over the foreign threat. Finally, the newly allied humans and elves faced the Dragon Queen Zubeia, who had fallen into a deep slumber due to the sorrow of losing both her mate and her egg. Now finally awakened again, the queen was overjoyed to learn that there may be a future for elves and humans to live in peace again.[13]
5000 Years ago | 2000 Years ago | 1200 Years ago | 1000 Years ago | 300 Years ago | Modern Era | |
Era of the First Elves | Rise of Elarion | Era of Sol Regem | Division of Xadia | Era of Avizandum | Birth of Azymondias | |
[14] | Era of Luna Tenebris | The Orphan Queen | The return of Aaravos | |||
The Mage Wars | The Fallen Star |
Elven Residences[]
Hollow Wood[]
The Hollow Wood is a bustling Moonshadow Elf village located inside the Moonshadow Forest.[15]
Innean[]
Innean was a former Skywing Elf residence located on a floating island in the sky. It was abandoned by its inhabitants after it collided with a mountain.[15]
Lux Aurea[]
Lux Aurea was the crowning achievement of the Sunfire Elves, a gleaming city of gold that radiated beauty, pride, and military might. At the city's heart laid the Sunforge, a tower that captured the primal magic of the Sun itself to infuse weapons with ever-searing heat. It was also the Sun Nexus,[16] before it was corrupted by Aaravos's magic. After the corruption, the Sunforge began to radiate monstrosities, causing the city to fall into ruins and forcing the Sunfire Elves to abandon it.[15]
Scumport / Bright Hope Cove[]
Bright Hope Cove, also known as Scumport, is an island town near one of Xadia's eastern coasts that acts as a trading hub for human and elven merchants, hunters, pirates, and thieves.[17]
Silvergrove[]
The Silvergrove is a home of the elusive Moonshadow Elves, hidden underneath a veil, created through a magical spell. Only a Moonshadow Elf can enter it using a special ritual. Inside the Silvergrove lies the lotus pool[18] with enchanted metal lotuses, that show whether an assassin is alive or not. These flowers are enchanted by the craftsman Ethari. There is also a school and some kind of location where Moonberry Surprises are available.[19]
Star Scraper[]
The Star Scraper is an incredibly tall tower located far north beyond the Frozen Sea. A number of Star Primal artifacts are kept within the Star Scraper and they are guarded by an ancient sect of Skywing Elves called the Celestial Elves.[20]
The Drakewood[]
The Drakewood is a forested region in the eastern lands of Xadia west of the Umber Tor mountains and within the Uncharted Forest. It is a home of the Earthblood Elves.[15]
Notable Locations[]
Black Tundra[]
No information available yet.[21]
Far Reaches[]
The Far Reaches is a region in the southeastern lands of Xadia that is known to host the great migration of Amblers.[22] The region once suffered a drought that was brought to an end when Avizandum dragged a great thunderstorm to it from the other side of Xadia.[23] Nowadays, something called The Eternal Storm often comes to this usually barren place. When it does, adventurers come seeking treasure and glory.[24]
Frozen Sea[]
The Frozen Sea is an ice-covered region located north of Lux Aurea. The ice is strong enough for humans and elves to walk on, but heavier creatures like Shadowpaws would break the ice and fall through. Some areas of the sea are black ice; the black color is because it is so perfectly smooth, making it dangerous to try walking on.[25]
It is the domain of Xadian Squids[15] and where the famous sea captain Esmerelda Skall died after being shipwrecked.[26]
Fungi Lane[]
Fungi Lane is a mushroom-dominated forest, about two days walk from the Storm Spire, where Mushpals and their Earthblood Elf friend Mukho reside. Though Fungi Lane's exact location is unknown, it is special for unknown reasons, so its existence needs to be kept "mush-hush".[27]
Midnight Desert[]
The Midnight Desert is a vast desert located in the middle of Xadia. Many view it as hot, haunted, and horrifying. By day, the black sands of the Midnight Desert soak up the sun's rays, subjecting travelers to terrible, terrible heat. But the night is worse: when the Sun goes down, Soulfang Serpents emerge from their burrows to suck the soul from anyone foolish enough to stray from the safety of the central oasis.[2] Ancient mages used the ring of obelisks surrounding the oasis to create the Wonderwall spell that protects travelers from the desert's dangers.[18] It takes a week to go around the Midnight Desert, but going straight through only takes two days.[28]
Moonshadow Forest[]
The Moonshadow Forest is a forest located in the western lands of Xadia. While it can be eerie, confusing and dangerous to navigate, it has many spectacles of beauty and wonder.[24] It is home to a variety of flora and fauna, with the most notable being the Adoraburr. There are many Moonshadow Elf communities within the forest, including the Hollow Wood and the Silvergrove.
Ocean Point[]
No information available yet.[21]
Ruins of Elarion[]
The Ruins of Elarion are the remains of the once-thriving human city. Not much is known about it yet.[21]
Sea of the Castout[]
The Sea of the Castout is an inland sea in the southeastern part of the continent, connected to the Ocean by several rivers. It was originally a crater that was created after the Startouch Elves sentenced Aaravos's daughter, Leola, to die for disrupting the cosmic order, and she crashed into the ground after they sent her falling from the heavens. Aaravos cried over her for a 100 years and his mournful tears filled up the crater.[29]
One of the waterway entrances of the sea is marked by two large statues depicting a Startouch Elf known as the "Merciful One" lending their hand to a grieving Aaravos.[30][31]
Aaravos's prison was originally located at the bottom on the sea, however it was retrieved and brought to Katolis by Team Zym in order to prevent Viren and Claudia from getting it.[31][32] Leola's skeleton still remains a visible feature at the bottom of the sea.[31]
Shiverglades[]
The Shiverglades are a cold region located in the north of Xadia. Not much is known about it yet.[21]
Spinning Sea / Gulf of Tenebris[]
The Spinning Sea, or the Gulf of Tenebris, is a large whirlpool located far south of the Moonstone Path.[21]
Storm Spire[]
The Storm Spire is the nexus of the Sky.[16] Located beyond the Midnight Desert, it is a needle of solid rock that stands so tall, it pierces the clouds. It was there, at the highest point in Xadia, that ancient Archdragons of the Sky carved a palace out of solid stone. From this perch in the sky, Avizandum and Zubeia have kept a fearless watch over the magical lands of Xadia until the death of the Dragon King.[2] It was also where the Dragonguard was stationed to protect the egg of the Dragon Prince.
The Shards[]
No information available yet.[21]
Thunderfall[]
Thunderfall is an area of vast plains stretching around the Storm Spire, and it received its name after it became Avizandum's deathbed. The petrified body of the late Dragon King stands erected on the plains.[9]
Tidebound Archipelago[]
No information available yet.[21]
Umber Tor[]
Umber Tor is a series of snowy mountains located on the far east of Xadia. It is also the Earth Nexus[33] and serves as the lair of Rex Igneous.
Uncharted Forest[]
The Uncharted Forest is a forest in the eastern lands of Xadia west of the Umber Tor mountains. There are several Earthblood Elf communities within the forest, including the Drakewood.[15]
Trivia[]
- Co-creator Aaron Ehasz says that perfection, timelessness, and symmetry are central themes in Xadia, to contrast the themes of asymmetry and imperfection in the Human Kingdoms.[34]
- Xadia has its own birthday song, with the lyrics sung as follows:[35]
“ |
Have... a.... |
” |
- Xadia has its own lullaby, with the lyrics sung as follows:[21]
“ |
The Sun is down, and the Moon is High. |
” |
- Due to the humans' banishment, the trees from Xadia's side of the Border grew to an immense rate.[18]
- There is a collection of pastries known as "the seven cakes of Xadia".[36]
- Xadia and the Human Kingdoms have different names for constellations.
- The brightest star in the sky used for navigation is called the "South Star" in the Human Kingdoms, while in Xadia, it is called "Leola's Last Wish".[37]
References[]
- ↑ Book Three, Chapter 2: "The Crown"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 The Dragon Prince - World: Xadia
- ↑ Timeline of Xadia
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 San Diego Comic-Con 2019 - CartoonUniverse Details
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Book Three, Chapter 1: "Sol Regem"
- ↑ Book One, Chapter 1: "Echoes of Thunder"
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Book Four, Chapter 4: "Through the Looking Glass"
- ↑ Book Two, Chapter 6: "Heart of a Titan"
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Book Three, Chapter 6: "Thunderfall"
- ↑ Book One, Chapter 2: "What is Done"
- ↑ Book Two, Chapter 4: "Voyage of the Ruthless"
- ↑ Book Three, Chapter 7: "Hearts of Cinder"
- ↑ Book Three, Chapter 9: "The Final Battle"
- ↑ San Diego Comic Con 2019
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 15.3 15.4 15.5 Tales of Xadia
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 Creator Q&A 16.12.2019 - Nexus
- ↑ Chasing Shadows - Part One
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 The Art of The Dragon Prince
- ↑ Book Three, Chapter 3: "Ghost"
- ↑ Book Five, Chapter 5: "Archmage Akiyu"
- ↑ 21.0 21.1 21.2 21.3 21.4 21.5 21.6 21.7 Book One: Moon (Novel)
- ↑ The Dragon Prince Official Website - Sightseeing in Xadia: The Ambler
- ↑ All Storms End
- ↑ 24.0 24.1 The Dragon Prince: Xadia
- ↑ Book Six, Chapter 3: "The Frozen Ship"
- ↑ Justin Richmond Official Twitter
- ↑ Book Six, Chapter 2: "Love, War & Mushrooms"
- ↑ Book Three, Chapter 4: "The Midnight Desert"
- ↑ Book Six, Chapter 9: "Stardust"
- ↑ Book Five, Chapter 8: "Finnegrin's Wake"
- ↑ 31.0 31.1 31.2 Book Five, Chapter 9: "Infantis Sanguine"
- ↑ Book Six, Chapter 1: "Startouched"
- ↑ CartoonUniverse Interview - The Dragon Prince Creators Answer the BIGGEST Season 4 Questions! (16:45)
- ↑ Creators Q&A
- ↑ New York Comic Con 2021
- ↑ Book Four, Chapter 2: "Fallen Stars"
- ↑ 37.0 37.1 37.2 Book Five, Chapter 2: "Old Wounds"
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Locations | ||||||||||||
Human Kingdoms | Del Bar • Duren • Evenere • Katolis • Moon Nexus • Neolandia • The Border | |||||||||||
Xadia | Elarion • Innean • Lux Aurea • Scumport • Silvergrove • Star Scraper • Storm Spire • The Drakewood • Umber Tor |