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Q&A Map of my fantasy world - how do realms, kingdoms, cities, towns and villages fit into it? [closed]

In my latest novel, I have created a fantasy world and would like to create a custom map of said world. However, I do not know how realms, kingdoms, cities, towns and villages all fit into it. M...

1 answer  ·  posted 9y ago by M.Y. David‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

Question world-building
#3: Attribution notice added by user avatar System‭ · 2019-12-08T04:33:14Z (almost 5 years ago)
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#2: Initial revision by user avatar M.Y. David‭ · 2019-12-08T04:33:14Z (almost 5 years ago)
In my latest novel, I have created a fantasy world and would like to create a custom map of said world.

However, I do not know how realms, kingdoms, cities, towns and villages all fit into it.

My understanding is as follows:

- Countries contain realms;
- Realms contain kingdoms;
- Kingdoms contain cities;
- Cities contain towns; and
- Villages are independent of towns

Is this correct? Can I refer to those five bullet points above as my set-in-stone guide from here on?

If not - or even just to learn more on the topic - are there any articles or examples that can guide me here as I would really like to learn this in order for me to progress with my novel?

#1: Imported from external source by user avatar System‭ · 2015-08-14T23:49:10Z (over 9 years ago)
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