# Continent: Auken > [!map] View on Map > [Open Interactive Map →](https://hawksrepos.github.io/elvensong-map/?location=Auken) **Auken** is the primary known continent of the campaign, stretching from the guild-dominated trade nations of the south to the harsh, frozen wastes of the north. ## Overview Auken is a diverse landmass home to numerous nations and cultures. The southern regions are characterized by trade, guilds, and political intrigue, while the north grows increasingly harsh and militaristic. The continent serves as the main setting for the Elvensong campaign. ## Known Nations & Regions ### Central & Southern Auken - [[Region - Prosperia]] - Guild-controlled trade nation, home to [[City - Treston]] - [[Region - The Heartlands]] - Central region containing [[City - Silverwall]] - [[Region - The Discovery Coast]] - First migratory state, founded by colonists from Marris ([[Continent - Edaria]]) - [[Region - Durdany]] - Southernmost nation, land of perpetual spring and the arts - [[Region - Frassand]] - Gothic superpower, home of the Blackfeathers and perpetual mist - [[Region - True Sylvaria]] - Ancient wood elf kingdom ruled by Tree-King Olandir ### Northern Auken - [[Region - Eldvale]] - Harsh militaristic nation, home of the Black Army - [[Region - The Thornmark]] - Rugged moorlands controlled by the Gold-men - [[Region - The Deadmoors]] - Cursed, quarantined wasteland - [[Region - Eraden]] - Land bridge to Norn, buffer state hiding ancient ruins - [[Region - Glaszar]] - Frozen region of supernatural cold - [[Region - Malos]] - Secretive gnome microstate on Lake Fern ## Northern Frontier The far north of Auken is a land of black stone mountains, frozen seas, and warlike peoples. [[Region - Eldvale]] represents the known extent of civilisation before the **Hisiiram**—the eternal magical Mistwall that marks the edge of mapped waters. Beyond Eldvale's shores, the **Frozen Sea** serves as a volatile theatre for trade and conflict with the western Nornian nations of **Icynthraal** and **Nornika**. ## Notable Locations - [[Region - Grey Rock Isle]] - Island home of the Grey Dwarves - [[Region - Ancient's Island]] - Desolate volcanic island, home to dark magic practitioners - [[Region - Gundrak's Forgehold]] - Dwarven mining settlement - [[Region - Ludland]] - Remote halfling island, home of the Ludlings and the finest beer in Gryth ## Connections - Part of [[World - Gryth]] - Historical ties to [[Continent - Edaria]] through the Kingdom of Marris - Current campaign location: [[City - Treston]] in [[Region - Prosperia]]