Human World

In *Tales of Meiji*, the retro-futuristic world is inhabited by a variety of denizens such as robots, talking animals, monsters, magical beings, and possible deities. Areas may have advanced technology like flying cars, while others resemble ancient times or industrial conditions. Mythological and supernatural creatures make regular appearances and coexist among the technologically-advanced inhabitants. However, the planet has hardly been urbanized, and there are a number of chapters that take place in uninhabited areas of the world, such as forests, jungles and mountains, which have remained largely untouched. During the growth of the ancient civilizations, ancient technology was the result from advances in engineering in ancient times. These advances in the history of technology stimulated societies to adopt new ways of living and governance.

## Inhabitants

* **Elf** - The elves are close relatives for fairy or near-mortals with exceptional living-span and magical inclination, there just doesn't really seem to be anything between. In general all elves appear humanoids of close to human size, beautiful, young-looking or ageless, graceful and generally both wondrous and haughty.
* **Giants** - A race of humanoid beings of prodigious size and strength common in the mythology and legends of many different cultures. Most obvious changes are increased size, strength and endurance. Generally, giants lack any real supernatural abilities, but they can have the same ability to learn as, for example, humans, and some have truly impressive powers. Giants can use magic to cast spells that draw upon the physical forces of the natural world.
* **Humans** - A very common race found in this upper world, as well as the founders of ancient technology.
* **Fairy** - These beautiful creatures are known for their pointed ears, unusual magic, and animalistic features.
* **Magitek / Robots** - A being formed to be a potent fusion of science and magic. This powers grants the user the advances of both a technologically and magically enhanced form, gaining on various physical characteristics of magitek and powers neither could gain on their own accord due to possessing a body which combines the qualities of both.
* **Mermaids** - A race with the upper body of a humanoid and the lower bod of a sea animal/creature. Some are able to transform completely into humanoid form to move on land and some can split their tail into legs. Others have to find other ways to move while on land. Mermaids are able to perform a form of magic that allows them to cast magical spells and feats through water.
* **Beastman** - A rare race of beings with the power to transform into an animal form or a humanoid animal-like creature, either purposely or after being placed under a curse and/or therianthropic affliction via a bite or scratch from a werebeast, or some other means. This transformation is often associated with the appearance of the full moon.

## Locations

### Aladdin Desert

The Aladdin Desert in located in the south and within the desert, there is a town with an enormous castle.

* **Riyadh** is a town surrounded within the desert and cactus look-alike monsters lurk around the area.

### Crystal Village

A icy, snow-covered village located in the north.

### Emerald Forest

Emerald Forest is the area located immediately outside of the town of Oracle City. It is is a vast open forest filled with small but extremely powerful monsters.The forest is inhabited by elves.

### Oracle City

A ancient city originated when surrounding villages came together and formed a central location and began the sort of urban civilization that dominates the modern world. It housed a technologically advanced civilization that used powerful techniques to perform good acts. The current elected mayor is Zhu.

* **Oracle Academy** - Sometime during the city's development, the school was constructed as a means to educate the children of the town.
* **The** **Research Center** is the local research facility where the engineers work to develop technologies using relics from the past.
* **Wonderland** is an amusement park created by a family of engineers.
* **Town Hall** is the headquarters of the city government.
* **Happy Apartments** is an apartment building where several of the townspeople live in.
* **The** **Hot Springs Inn** is a small resort.
* **Laurel's Flower Shop** is a floral shop run by Laurel.

### Mistral

The city of Mistral is a brightly-lit town surrounded by clouds, giving it a mythical appearance. It has the busiest port for where airships pick up and drop off passengers from many different locations. The city is mostly inhabited by the fairies.

### Neptune

Neptune is the only town under the sea in the human world inhabited by mermaids.

### Stone Valley Farm

An orphanage for babies and very young children known as the "safest place for children". It is currently run by Colette.