Hey guys, with all of us pumped up and excited for Diablo 3, I was just wondering...
Anyone ever heard of an actual World Map for the Diablo universe of Sanctuary... I figured I'd post on here to see if anyone has any shop skills or any map making ability...
Basically, heres the run of the world I've got so far.
We have one main Continent with Eastern, Western, Northern kingdoms (Nothing about southern kingdoms yet)
The Northern Kingdom of this continent is home to Mount Arreat, this area is better known as "The Northern Steppes" it also is home to Harrogath and all of the barbarian tribes. The climate is basically frozen.
Next, we have The Eastern Kingdoms, which are the Deserts of Aranoch which house Lut Gholein, this area is to the very east of the continent, and also takes up some of the middle of the continent. The Tamoe mountain range, which lines the eastern border of the Western Kingdoms, acts as a natural barrier into these provinces. Although impassable in most areas, these mountains hold a vast and lush woodlands. These forests stand in stark contrast to the bleak wastelands lying beyond them to the east: the flat, unforgiving, sand-swept deserts of Aranoch.
And finally, below the northlands, and to the left of the deserts of aranoch, we have "The Western Kingdoms". We have the most information for The Western Kingdoms.
Sandwiched between the Barbarian lands to the north and the vast deserts to the east lie the mountainous, verdant forestlands of the Western Kingdoms. The Western Kingdoms are comprised of the three regions: Entsteig, Khanduras, and Westmarch. The smaller, self-contained kingdoms contained herein have developed unique rules of protocol and etiquette, leading many to consider the Western Kingdoms as the most civilized of lands. Such exalted opinions stand in surprising contrast to the youthful age of the realm. While long a destination of merchants and peaceful travelers, recently infighting has made the Western Kingdoms a common destination for mercenaries and other, more sordid, visitors.
The Western Kingdoms are well known for their rich woodlands, a result of the area's nutrient laden soil, pleasant rainfall, and mild climate. From the massive pine and spruce, to the supple yew and ash, these woodlands are unequaled anywhere in Sanctuary. These abundant, fine-grained woods are forested for housing, farming tools, and weapons of warfare. The Sisters of the Sightless Eye, who make their homes within the provinces of Entsteig, are renowned for the bows that they fashion from these trees.
So, basically, overall, I've come to deduce that in the world of Sanctuary, our main Continent houses The Northern Steppes (Harrogath, Mount Arreat). The Eastern Kingdoms (Deserts of Aranoch, Lut Gholein). And The Western Kingdoms (Entsteig, The Rogue Encampment).
Think of the main continent as a triangle, with the bottom left of the triangle being The Western Kingdoms, the top of the triangle being The Northern Kingdoms, and the bottom right of the triangle being The Eastern Kingdoms, or Rogue Encampment, Harrogath, and Lut Gholein respectively.
Kehjistan and Kurast lye on a seperate continent to the east of the twin seas, which seperates Kurast from Lut Gholein, so we wont worry about that area.
But for now, lets start thinking about a world map focused on the main continent with the three directionally bound kingdoms.
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"When men are most sure and arrogant, they are commonly the most mistaken, and have then given views to passion, without that proper deliberation and suspense which can alone secure them from the grossest absurdities"
So, heres one of my friends best attempts at a map, I just called him and told him... And, kind of funny, but, it seems like a pretty good rough cut.
The only things I dont know about are the exact locations of Khanduras, Westmarch and Einsteig, but, overall, looks pretty good.
(My guess is Einsteig is pretty close to Khanduras considering The Rogue Encampment is where the wanderer first showed up, and Tristram is in Khanduras)
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"When men are most sure and arrogant, they are commonly the most mistaken, and have then given views to passion, without that proper deliberation and suspense which can alone secure them from the grossest absurdities"
if you look just to the right of Kehjistan, you will see the contentient leaves the borders of the map, whats out there? prehaps in D3 we will find out?
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-Humankind cannot gain anything without first giving something in return. To obtain, something of equal value must be lost. That is alchemy's First Law of Equivalent Exchange. In those days, we really believed that to be the world's one, and only, truth.
as you can clearly see from my map, but more so on Solomir's, vast amounts of the map remains unvisited. so be it in a sequel a prequel or even a spin off (like the Dungeons and Dragons Diablo camapign), there is still some areas left to explore. we ca nonly hope we get to see them one day.
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-Humankind cannot gain anything without first giving something in return. To obtain, something of equal value must be lost. That is alchemy's First Law of Equivalent Exchange. In those days, we really believed that to be the world's one, and only, truth.
Diablo kept saying he wanted to go East, but how far did he intend to go? We know Mephisto was in the East, but did he intend to go farther? What's out there? We'll see.
Did diablo have any other relatives of evil or parents kinda, I know he was once human but like he could have used soem reincarnation crap and do certain shit to make them evil.
"When men are most sure and arrogant, they are commonly the most mistaken, and have then given views to passion, without that proper deliberation and suspense which can alone secure them from the grossest absurdities"
Anyone ever heard of an actual World Map for the Diablo universe of Sanctuary... I figured I'd post on here to see if anyone has any shop skills or any map making ability...
Basically, heres the run of the world I've got so far.
We have one main Continent with Eastern, Western, Northern kingdoms (Nothing about southern kingdoms yet)
The Northern Kingdom of this continent is home to Mount Arreat, this area is better known as "The Northern Steppes" it also is home to Harrogath and all of the barbarian tribes. The climate is basically frozen.
Next, we have The Eastern Kingdoms, which are the Deserts of Aranoch which house Lut Gholein, this area is to the very east of the continent, and also takes up some of the middle of the continent. The Tamoe mountain range, which lines the eastern border of the Western Kingdoms, acts as a natural barrier into these provinces. Although impassable in most areas, these mountains hold a vast and lush woodlands. These forests stand in stark contrast to the bleak wastelands lying beyond them to the east: the flat, unforgiving, sand-swept deserts of Aranoch.
And finally, below the northlands, and to the left of the deserts of aranoch, we have "The Western Kingdoms". We have the most information for The Western Kingdoms.
Sandwiched between the Barbarian lands to the north and the vast deserts to the east lie the mountainous, verdant forestlands of the Western Kingdoms. The Western Kingdoms are comprised of the three regions: Entsteig, Khanduras, and Westmarch. The smaller, self-contained kingdoms contained herein have developed unique rules of protocol and etiquette, leading many to consider the Western Kingdoms as the most civilized of lands. Such exalted opinions stand in surprising contrast to the youthful age of the realm. While long a destination of merchants and peaceful travelers, recently infighting has made the Western Kingdoms a common destination for mercenaries and other, more sordid, visitors.
The Western Kingdoms are well known for their rich woodlands, a result of the area's nutrient laden soil, pleasant rainfall, and mild climate. From the massive pine and spruce, to the supple yew and ash, these woodlands are unequaled anywhere in Sanctuary. These abundant, fine-grained woods are forested for housing, farming tools, and weapons of warfare. The Sisters of the Sightless Eye, who make their homes within the provinces of Entsteig, are renowned for the bows that they fashion from these trees.
So, basically, overall, I've come to deduce that in the world of Sanctuary, our main Continent houses The Northern Steppes (Harrogath, Mount Arreat). The Eastern Kingdoms (Deserts of Aranoch, Lut Gholein). And The Western Kingdoms (Entsteig, The Rogue Encampment).
Think of the main continent as a triangle, with the bottom left of the triangle being The Western Kingdoms, the top of the triangle being The Northern Kingdoms, and the bottom right of the triangle being The Eastern Kingdoms, or Rogue Encampment, Harrogath, and Lut Gholein respectively.
Kehjistan and Kurast lye on a seperate continent to the east of the twin seas, which seperates Kurast from Lut Gholein, so we wont worry about that area.
But for now, lets start thinking about a world map focused on the main continent with the three directionally bound kingdoms.
The only things I dont know about are the exact locations of Khanduras, Westmarch and Einsteig, but, overall, looks pretty good.
(My guess is Einsteig is pretty close to Khanduras considering The Rogue Encampment is where the wanderer first showed up, and Tristram is in Khanduras)
if you look just to the right of Kehjistan, you will see the contentient leaves the borders of the map, whats out there? prehaps in D3 we will find out?
Amazon Islands ftw!!
"Cards and flowers on your window, your friends all plead for you to stay,
sometimes beginnings aren't so simple, sometimes goodbye's the only way."
- Everything you ever wanted to know about the lore of Diablo and never knew where to look (In construction).
What we know of sanctuary is really small. For all we know there could be whole other continents as well there's the areas of heaven and hell.