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Circle of the World

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From The First Law
A detailed fantasy map of the Circle of the World showing continents, islands, and major cities from The First Law series.

About this Map

This comprehensive map, depicts the known 'Circle of the World'. It illustrates the geopolitical landscape of the First Law trilogy and subsequent novels, including the central island of Midderland (The Union), the rugged North, the vast Gurkish Empire to the south, and the fractured lands of Styria to the east. The map meticulously details major cities like Adua and Dagoska, mountain ranges, and the surrounding seas, providing a vital visual reference for the gritty, character-driven epic fantasy world of the First Law.

References and Links

The First Law Trilogy (The Blade Itself, Before They Are Hanged, Last Argument of Kings)
Jack Shepherd (TallShepherd): https://firstlaw.fandom.com/wiki/Circle_of_the_World?file=Circle_of_the_World_by_user_TallshepherdPress.jpg

Map Details

  • Author

    Joe Abercrombie

  • Artist

    Jack Shepherd

  • Book

    The Blade Itself

  • Series

    The First Law

  • World/Universe

    Circle of the World

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