Editing Antagarich

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'''Antagarich''' is located on [[Enroth (planet)|the world of Enroth]] and is the setting for:
* {{homm3}}: {{roe}}
* {{mm7}}
* Most of {{homm3}}: {{ab}}
* {{homm3}}: {{sod}}
* Most of {{hc}}
* Most of {{homm3}}: {{hota}}

== History ==
A legendary [[Barbarian]], [[Jarg]], united the tribes of the Wastelands (the area that eventually became [[Krewlod]]) and conquered Antagarich, including [[Bracaduun]]. However, after he died of old age, his heirs squabbled for the throne and weakened the nation in the process, allowing the [[Wizard-Kings]] of Bracaduun to establish their empire that supplanted the Barbarian dominance over most of the continent. Bracaduun oppressed Barbarian culture especially, attempting to suppress the history and legend of Jarg in fear that heroes would try emulating Jarg; and had nearly succeeded in that task when [[Tarnum]] rebelled and repeated history. This new nation came to be known as the [[Barbarian Empire]].

Tarnum, however, was not as wise as Jarg. His reign was especially ruthless and brutal, forever twisting Barbarian culture, and Tarnum himself turned out to be as much a tyrant as the Wizard-Kings were. [[Rion Gryphonheart]] would soon lead remnants of the empire in an uprising against the Barbarian King, and vanquish him in single combat. With Tarnum's death, his empire crumbled quickly, allowing Rion Gryphonheart to create the new nation of [[Erathia]], which eventually dominated much of the continent. This power vacuum also allowed the wizards to reform the fallen nation of Bracaduun into [[Bracada]].

The new nation of [[Erathia]] was not without its flaws. They enslaved the [[Mudland|Mudlanders]] and oppressed them. In atonement for his crimes, the [[Ancestors]] reincarnated [[Tarnum]] and tasked him with liberating them. Under [[Tarnum]]'s tutelage, [[Droglo]] led the [[Revolt of the Beastmasters]]. Droglo befriended [[Prince Niven]] of Erathia and together they overthrew [[Mad King Gryphonheart]], becoming the rulers of the newly formed [[Tatalia]] and [[Erathia]] respectively.

The kingdom of [[AvLee]] was formed by renegades from the Snow Elf kingdom of [[Vori]]. Later, the necromancers were exiled from Bracada and settled in the heart of AvLee, forming the undead kingdom of [[Deyja]].

Originally belonging to the [[Halflings]], the nation of [[Eeofol]] was formed during the [[Kreegan]] invasion on the [[Night of Shooting Stars]].

The island nation of [[Nighon]] is located off the eastern coast of Antagarich, its subterranean tunnels are thought to extend under much of the mainland.

Many wars have been fought in Antagarich over the centuries. For a list, see [[List of wars in Enroth (world)]].

== Political Landscape ==
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'''Mainland nations:'''
* {{town|Castle|loc=Erathia}} is the largest nation and occupies a central position. It shares borders with every other nation on the continent.
* {{town|Rampart|loc=AvLee}} is the northernmost nation, and shares borders with Deyja, Eeofol, Nighon and Erathia.
* {{town|Tower|loc=Bracada}} is the southernmost nation, and shares borders with Erathia and Krewlod.
* {{town|Inferno|loc=Eeofol}} is on the East coast, facing the [[Nighon Straits]], and shares borders with Erathia, AvLee and Nighon.
* {{town|Necropolis|loc=Deyja}} is landlocked, surrounded by Erathia to its South and West, and Avlee to its North and East.
* {{town|Stronghold|loc=Krewlod}} is on the western coast, between Erathia and Bracada.
* {{town|Fortress|loc=Tatalia}} is on the western coast, facing [[Vori]], and sharing borders only with Erathia.
* [[Contested Lands]] are on the border between Erathia and AvLee, near Eeofol.
* [[Stone City]] is underground in south-east Erathia.
'''Island nations:'''
* {{town|Palace|loc=Vori}} on the North-West. This island features supernatural cold and time anomalies.
* {{town|Dungeon|loc=Nighon}} on the South-East. However, Nighon's subterranean domain extends far beyond its island of origin, stretching under the sea and reaching into the underground of Erathia, Eeofol, and AvLee. On the mainland, it shares borders with AvLee and Eeofol.

'''Other powers:'''
* {{town|Conflux|loc=Great Conflux}}: During the events of {{ab}}, these towns appear throughout Antagarich.
* [[Harmondale]]: The independent kingdom that was [[Harmondale#Trivia|possibly]] formed around the eponymous town during the late 1160s [[AS]].
* [[Temple of the Sun|Churches of the Sun]] and the [[Temple of the Moon|Moon]]: Two opposing clerical and military organizations based on [[Karigor]]. Highly influential in Antagarich before their decline in 1083.

'''Historical powers:'''
* [[Jarg's Horde]]: The kingdom that briefly dominated the continent, ruling the lands between the two oceans, in the period near the [[Silence]].
* Empire of [[Bracaduun]]: Precursor to Erathia and Bracada, this nation supplanted the Horde, ruling much of its former territory for the next several generations.
* [[Barbarian Empire]]: Successor state to the Horde, formed by the [[Tarnum|Barbarian Tyrant]] when he conquered Bracaduun, and even more short-lived than the previous two.
* [[Phynaxian Empire]]: The nation that briefly ruled the steppes of the South-East in the 8th and 9th centuries.

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'''Regions of note:'''
* [[Land of the Giants]] is the part of Eeofol on the eastern tip of the continent, bordering AvLee and Nighon. Virtually impossible to reach from the mainland, and home to droves of [[titan|titans]] and [[dragon|dragons]], it served as the main base for the [[Kreegan]] invasion of Antagarich.
* [[The Underworld]] goes deep and wide into the bowels of the earth, being connected to the mainland of Antagarich. [[Demon|Demonic]] forces from its depths once threatened Erathia.
* [[Evenmorn Island]] lies in the middle of the [[Skyline Bay]] in the South. Ostensibly Erathian by the [[Restoration Wars]], this lost island is the site of a never-ending war between the Grand Temples of the Sun and the Moon.

'''Minor regions:'''
* [[Antagarich minor locations]]

== Geography {{wll}} ==
The following is a short story that was written by [[Christian Vanover]] and published on the now-defunct [[3DO]] message board.
:<div style="font-style: italic;">"Thank you, [[Christian]]. My, that '''is''' quite a number of questions, and all good ones [[Marcus Finch|I]] might add. Let me try to answer some of them, though my creature knowledge is a bit rusty - I leave that to [[Xanthor]], he does take after his uncle [[Agar]] so.

:Let's start with some geography. Again, this is not my specialty, but I will give it a go. From the [[Erathia|Erathian]] coast, a safe journey to [[Castle Ironfist]] in [[Enroth (nation)|Enroth]] lasts approximately eight weeks. The travel time can be cut to six weeks, but the more direct route takes you dangerously close to the southern shores of [[Regna]], where pirates lurk along the shipping lanes, disrupting most traffic. [[Regna]] lies to the northwest of [[Erathia]], and [[Enroth (continent)|Enroth]] to the west of [[Regna]].

:The [[Dungeon Overlord|Dungeon Overlords]] rule the eastern shores of the Erathian continent, as well as the [[Nighon]] islands off the coast. It is a broken land, but riddled with caves and underground passages - a perfect space for the dwellings of the eyeless [[troglodyte|troglodytes]] and other creatures of the dark. As for a [[Temple of Baa|Cult of Baa]], I'm afraid I've never heard of it. Perhaps they are sheepherders?

:The [[Stronghold]] nation of [[Krewlod]] lies along the western coast of [[Erathia]], in the foothills between the [[Bracada Highlands]] (home of the [[Wizard|Wizards]]) and the [[Tatalian Lowlands]] (where [[Xanthor]] and I traveled several weeks ago). They have always remained neutral in the affairs of [[Erathia]].

:Finally, you asked about the [[Temple of the Sun|Temples of the Sun]] and the [[Temple of the Moon|Moon]]. While there were a few temples of these religions, most were destroyed when the two went to war, leaving only remnants of each. Most stay in their homeland of [[Karigor]], and are rarely seen here in [[Erathia]].

:Well, that should be enough for today. I will gather more questions and answer them tomorrow."</div>

== Creatures Overview {{wll}} ==
The following is a short story that was written by [[Christian Vanover]] and published on the now-defunct [[3DO]] message board.

NOTE: This story was written during the {{roe}} timeframe. Most of the creatures that are "gone" later return, one way or another, in {{ab}}, while ghosts haunt the [[Barrow Downs]] by the time of {{mm7}}.

:"First let me start by saying that while the inhabitants of Erathia bear a certain similarity to those of [[Enroth (continent)|Enroth]], there are some definite, distinct differences. For example, there are six types of [[dragon]] to be found here, though two of them are the vile creations of the [[Necromancer|Necromancers]]. I have heard of fearsome [[Sea Serpent|sea creatures]], but have never seen one with my own eyes, and I am happy to say that I've never had to worry about any [[Sandworm|burrowing beasts]] in my time here! I could not even imagine having to constantly watch my step.

:Each different castle, be it good or evil, manages to hire, train, summon, or capture seven different [[human]] and non-human creatures to be used in its armies. In addition, with enough time, money, and resources, every one of these creatures can be improved in some way. Believe me, the leaders here are quite good at what they do, and the armies they command do not die easily.

:As for things you may not be used to here, there are many. Gone are the [[ghost|ghosts]] and [[sprite|sprites]], the [[boar]] and the [[halfling]], even the mighty [[phoenix]] can not be found in this land. However, in this place the [[goblin|goblins]] have trained the wolves as mounts, the [[gorgon|gorgons]] make the very earth tremble beneath their hooves, the [[death knight|death knights]] lead the armies of the dead, and the [[basilisk|basilisks]] openly challenge the [[medusa]]'s gaze."

:-[[Finch]]

== Trivia ==
* Antagarich is located far to the southeast of [[Enroth (continent)|Enroth]], [[Jadame]] and [[Regna]]. It usually takes at least six weeks to travel between Enroth and Antagarich, as mentioned in {{mm6}} and [[Antagarich#Geography|Geography]]. However, the possibility of reaching Antagarich in around three weeks, depending on the season, is also discussed by [[Enroth (nation)|Enrothians]].
* People in Enroth commonly note that Antagarich is much more wild and unsafe than their continent, but also appreciate its beautiful countryside.
* Antagarich is the second major continent that was settled by children of the [[Ancients]] during the world's colonization, the first being Enroth, where the [[VARN]] landed.
* South Antagarich features a more tropical climate and is home to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hevea_brasiliensis rubber plants], as described in {{mm6}}.
* Description for [[Lion's Shield of Courage]] found in the {{homm4}} game files states that long before Gryphonhearts came to power in Antagarich, the [[Lionheart]] dynasty ruled.
* Before the [[Restoration War|Restoration Wars]], four Antagarich nations have never been united in arms. This changed when the [[Deyja|Deyjan]] renegades, led by [[Archibald Ironfist]], joined the allied forces of Erathia, Bracada and AvLee to [[Song for the Father|overthrow]] Lich King Gryphonheart.
* [[Greg Fulton]] mentioned in [[Gregory Fulton/On Names in Heroes of Might and Magic III|an interview]] that he coined the name "Antagarich" as a portmanteau of "'''antag'''onism" and "'''rich'''", connected with an 'a' to make pronunciation easier. Fittingly, it is a continent rich in antagonism.
* Antagarich is sometimes spelled "Antagrich" in official documents such as the {{sod}} manual, notably in the description of the [[Pixie and Sprite|Pixies and Sprites]], [[halfling|halflings]], [[Rogue|Rogues]], and [[Troll|Trolls]].

== Gallery ==
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MapAntagarichAdvert (1).png| An early map used in promotional materials.<br>It shows Erathia as touching Vori/Nighon instead of being separated by water.
Seas of Erathia.png| A map of Antagarich found in the MM7 guide
MorzeErathi.png| A Polish localization of the MM7 guide's map of Antagarich
MM7 regions.png| Region locations map in the Might and Magic VII guide
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The following maps are from [[List of games set in Enroth (world)#Other_Games|other games]] which were not created by [[New World Computing]] and therefore should not be considered canon for {{homm3}}.
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Era of Chaos world map.webp| A map of Antagarich in the mobile game ''Era of Chaos''
Era of Chaos championship map.webp| A different map of Antagarich from ''Era of Chaos''
HoMM Online map.webp|A painted map created for ''Heroes of Might and Magic Online''
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