Pyrrhia, also known as the Distant Kingdoms by the dragons of Pantala, is the sole setting of the Wings of Fire series during the first ten books, as well as the main setting of the Legends and Winglets books. Pyrrhia is a large continent with highly varied biomes, including the Ice Kingdom, the Kingdom of Sand, the Sky Kingdom, the Mud Kingdom, the Rainforest Kingdom, the Kingdom of the Sea, and the NightWing island. The Old NightWing Kingdom was located on a peninsula southwest of the Kingdom of Sand. During the time of Darkstalker, this peninsula used to be larger, forming the "claw" of Pyrrhia. The humans who inhabit Pyrrhia live in human settlements.
Description[]
Pyrrhia is a dragon-shaped continent composed of several different biomes. A large mountain range, the Claws of the Clouds Mountains, runs through the center of Pyrrhia, from the "wing" of Pyrrhia down to its "belly". The largest mountain in the range was formerly Agate Mountain,[1] but after it was destroyed by an avalanche approximately 2000 years ago,[2] Jade Mountain is now considered the largest.
The Ice Kingdom forms the "head" of Pyrrhia. Its terrain primarily consists of snowy and icy tundras,[3][4] and it is well known for its sub-zero temperatures and freezing winds.[5] Due to the cold temperatures, it is extremely difficult for dragons other than IceWings to live there. The land between the Ice Kingdom and the Kingdom of Sand is a barren wasteland[6] that is highly contested territory between the two tribes.[7]
The lost city of night was located on the Talon Peninsula of Pyrrhia. It was characterized by vast canyons and ravines.[8] Caverns and caves were carved into the rock.[9] The city was surrounded by a range of sharp-edged mountains known to the IceWings as Darkstalker's Teeth.[10] It was abandoned by the NightWings in fear of Darkstalker's return.[11] who fled to live on the NightWing island. Over time, the peninsula sank into the sea, and shrunk due to earthquakes,[12] avalanches,[12] tidal waves,[12] and Darkstalker's magic.[event 1] It was briefly inhabited by Darkstalker and some NightWings in Talons of Power and Darkness of Dragons but was later re-abandoned. In the modern period, it is full of ruined and unstable structures, including an abandoned theater.[13] Constructed around the ruins of the old city is Renewal, a settlement led by Fierceteeth.
The Kingdom of Sand makes up the "chest" or southwestern portion of Pyrrhia. It is characterized by its vast,[14] scorching[15] desert landscape and rolling dunes.[16] The terrain is flat[17] and adorned with numerous oases[18] and oasis towns.[19][20] The desert is also home to the Great Five-Tail River, which historically was a highly disputed territory between the SandWings and SkyWings.[21] The dragon settlement of Possibility is located along the river.
The Kingdom of the Sea forms the "tail" of Pyrrhia. It is primarily made up of small islands, forming the archipelago known as the Bay of a Thousand Scales. It is characterized by vast stretches of ocean,[22] featuring landforms such as white beaches,[23] coral reefs,[24] and kelp forests.[25]
The Mud Kingdom makes up the "back" of Pyrrhia. Its terrain primarily consists of a vast, marshy wetland,[26] with stretches of grassland[27] scattered with trees.[28] Along the Mud Kingdom's northern border is the Diamond Spray River, which feeds into the Diamond Spray Delta.
The Rainforest Kingdom forms the "hind leg" or southeastern section of Pyrrhia. It is characterized by its giant trees,[29] vibrant flowers,[30] tangles of vines,[29] and thick canopies of leaves.[29] After the NightWing Exodus, the NightWing village was constructed within the kingdom to serve as the NightWing tribe's new home.
The Sky Kingdom forms the "wing" of Pyrrhia. It is characterized by cliffs,[31] mountains,[32] rivers,[32] lakes,[33] forests,[32] and valleys.[34] The mountains, most notably the Claws of the Clouds Mountains, are often shrouded in mist.[35] It is separated from the Mud Kingdom by the Winding Tail River. The dragon settlement of Sanctuary is located within the Sky Kingdom, in the foothills of the Claws of the Clouds Mountains.[36] Numerous scavenger dens are located in the Sky Kingdom, including the Indestructible City and Talisman.
Notable features[]
Kingdoms[]
- Ice Kingdom
- Kingdom of Sand
- Kingdom of the Sea
- Lost city of night
- Mud Kingdom
- NightWing island
- Rainforest Kingdom
- Sky Kingdom
Geographical features[]
- Agate Mountain
- Claws of the Clouds Mountains
- Darkstalker's Teeth
- Diamond Spray Delta
- Diamond Spray River
- Great Five-Tail River
- Jade Mountain
- Winding Tail River
Dragon settlements[]
Human settlements[]
- Indestructible City
- Safe Harbor: Safe Harbor was a scavenger den that was destroyed by Blister.
- Scavenger Temple: The scavenger temple was a hidden temple with two missing walls located in the forest near Valor.
- Talisman
- Valor
- Ruins of Valor: The ruins of Valor, also known as the scavenger ruins to dragons, are the remains of the old village of Valor, found on the border of the Kingdom of Sand and Jade Mountain.
Flora/Fauna[]
Wildlife |
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Animals
Plants
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Trivia[]
- Pyrrhia has several animal rights movements,[237] including:
- The Camels' Rights Movement
- Iguanas are Dragons, Too
- Save the Scavengers
- World Walrus Fund
- NightWings have calculated that Pyrrhia covers a third of the world.[188]
- Scavengers refer to the continent as Pyrrhia the same way dragons do.[238]
- Although Pyrrhians mostly use scrolls, books do exist on the continent and are an available form of reading.[239]
- BeetleWings and LeafWings used to live on Pyrrhia before escaping to Pantala due to an unknown trouble.[240]
Gallery[]
References[]
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