place name
map fragment / illustration / photograph

A short introductory paragraph summarising the location, its importance, and its reputation within the world.

overview

General description of the place: what it is, where it is, and how it is perceived by outsiders and locals alike.

geography

Physical layout, terrain, borders, nearby landmarks, and notable natural features.

climate

Typical weather patterns, seasons, environmental hazards, and anomalies.

history

Founding myths, recorded events, conquests, disasters, and major turning points.

inhabitants

Demographics, species, social groups, and notable population details.

culture

Traditions, customs, beliefs, taboos, and daily life specific to the area.

politics

Governance, leadership structures, laws, conflicts, and external relations.

economy

Trade goods, resources, labour, wealth distribution, and economic power.

notable sites

Important districts, ruins, buildings, landmarks, or forbidden zones.

current status

The place’s present condition: thriving, abandoned, occupied, destroyed, altered, or disputed.

notes

Meta commentary, conflicting accounts, traveller reports, and authorial notes.