Antagarich
Antagarich is the continent on which most of the action in Heroes 3 and its expansions take place. It is located on the world of Enroth.
History
Most of Antagarich was once ruled by the Wizard-Kings of Bracaduun. A legendary Barbarian, Jarg, united all the tribes of the Wastelands (Krewlod) and conquered the entire southern-half of Antagarich. However, after he died of old age, his heirs squabbled for the throne and dismantled the nation in their squabbles, allowing the Wizard-Kings to rise again and reestablish their empire. They 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.
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 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 quickly dominated most of the continent.
Nations
Mainland:
- Erathia (
Castle) is the largest nation and occupies a central position. It shares borders with every other nation on the continent. - AvLee (
Rampart) is the northernmost nation, and shares borders with Deyja, Eeofol, and Erathia. - Bracada (
Tower) is the southernmost nation, and shares borders with Erathia and Krewlod. - Eeofol (
Inferno) is on the East coast, facing the Nighon Strait, and shares borders with Erathia and AvLee. - Deyja (
Necropolis) is nearly landlocked, surrounded by Erathia to its South and West, and Avlee to its North and East. - Krewlod (
Stronghold) is on the southern coast, between Erathia and Bracada. - Tatalia (
Fortress) is on the western coast, facing Vori, and sharing borders only with Erathia. - The Contested Lands are on the border between Erathia and AvLee, near Eeofol.
Surrounding Islands:
- Vori (
Palace) on the North-West - Nighon (
Dungeon) 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. - Evenmorn on the South.
During the events of Armageddon's Blade, 
Conflux towns appear throughout Antagarich.
Trivia
Antagarich is sometimes spelled "Antagrich" in official documents such as the Shadow of Death manual, notably in the description of the Pixies and Sprites, Halflings, Rogues, and Trolls. Greg Fulton coined the name "Antagarich" as a portmanteau of "antagonism" and "rich", connected with an 'a' to make pronunciation easier. A continent rich in antagonism...
References
- Gregory Fulton on Names in Heroes of Might and Magic III, Celestial Heavens forums, 8 August 2023.