Far East

Numerous legends arose among the Nordlings concerning the lands situated east of Korath and the easternmost end of the Fiery Mountains. While most scholars simply denied their existence, there was widespread eagerness among many people to believe the tales recounted by Zerrikanian and Zangvebarian travelers—stories of mighty kingdoms, wealthy cities, and rice-cultivating Aen Hagde elves.

However, it was only, until the late 13th century when the veil surrounding the legends of those remote lands on the continent began to lift. This revelation unfolded as Fabio Sachs and his companions undertook an extensive two-year commercial expedition that, beyond its trade objectives, presented a unique opportunity for them to substantiate the authenticity of those captivating tales.

## Known territories

### Near East

#### Regions

* Az´Rhat ( Zerrikanian Plains )
* Haakland ( Nordling misconception )
* Korath desert
	+ Kurrek ( Aen Manche / Mardu territories )
* Wastelands ( places like the Korathi Necropolis and Boholo va Kale are located here )

#### Countries

* Haakgan ( the real Haakland )
* Kilan-Tal
* Opona
* Valkare
* Zerrikania

### Regions

* Gotland
* Heluland
* Jordland
* Kvenland
* Kwanland
* Markland

#### Countries

* Duchy of Vinland
* Republic of Nemet

### South East

#### Regions

* Barsa (formerly the Southern Kingdoms)
* Melukka
* Sundalaic Islands

#### Countries

* Hannu
* Hezen
* Ketu Rahu
* Tenoch
* Zerzura (city-state)

### Far East

#### Regions

* Asatta peninsula
* Bia Thin ( the subregion of Tewo is located here )

#### Countries

* Buyan
* Hunan
* Ilan Qurun
* Mu
* Okami Islands
* Tuyotuki Islands
* Zongguo

## Trivia

* Kurrek was the name in the Wemba language used by Australian Aboriginals to refer to Australia.

## Notes

* The purpose of Far East is to bring East Asian themes into the World of the Witcher. I would suggest though to avoid repeating clichés – multiple settings already contain pseudo-China Empire, Pseudo-Japan islands and so on. I'd suggest to explore instead less known national groups, as well as minor ethnicities from China and Japan. China itself consist of 56 recognized ethnic groups – why not to pick one of the less known and imagine how they would prosper in case they were not unified by gods-appointed emperors millennia ago?
	+ Zongguo would be the country for that, and regarding the inspiration a few suggestions could be the Maonan, Gaoshan and Baima for example.
* Both Sapkowski and CD Projekt RED allude to real-world modern events and problems from time to time to make the setting more interesting and controversial. Of course, I'm not encouraging you to copy paste Mao and his whole biography – but you can always pick some interesting well-documented events in Asia from the last few centuries and think how they could work in the Witcherverse.
* Concerning geography – for start let's say it has mountains and Korath in the west, steppes in the north, Melukka in the southwest and a complicated coastline in the east. I have a map sketch I can upload but don't fear to use your imagination – maps can be always redrawn.
* The Higher Vampire tribe known as the Tdet came to the Far East in the time just after the Conjunction of the Spheres. All the vampire species set across the lands of the Far East are related in some way or shape to this tribe.