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WORLD Z

A hand-drawn world of voyages, vows, and vivid tales.

WORLD Z is a fantasy travel microsite. Follow a small cast of adventurers as they cross continents, chase rumors, and write the first great travelogue of a world still being named.

Map-first storytelling Characters on the move Places with hooks Journeys as chapters

How to Explore

Drag the map to pan. Scroll (or pinch) to zoom. Tap any pin to open its story seed. Green pins show where characters are right now.

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The WORLD Z fantasy world map

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Characters

Merchant, Son of Gavonlea

After his village got raided by Order's followers, Kai swore to take down Order to avenge his family.

Coral wants nothing more than to protect her loved ones, and so when her girlfriend signs up for this war on the side of the rebels, Coral joins her as the team's new medic.

Cam is one of the youngest members of the rebellion, dragged into the rebellion by his partner in crime Lyle at only 16. 2 years later, Cam has risen in the ranks of the rebellion and is now a valued member.

Former Soldier, Daughter of Azure

Nyla dreamed her whole life to be a soldier of Order, to protect the citizens of her village from any dangers. But once she achieved her dream, her first mission was to raid the village of Lyeth in search of rebels. Nyla couldn't stand the guilt from this and ran away from Order's Army to join the Rebellion.

Savannah “Savi” the Seer

Always with You. Just call out Savi 3 times and I will appear!

Savi is the Journey Master and will generate a game of interpretative character and place journeys from ancient storyteller tales and riddles.

Artisan, Daughter of Azure

Sora joined the rebellion after Order's army tried to forcefully recruit her into their forces. She is able to convince almost everyone she meets to join with her to fight the tyrant Order.

Farmer, Son of Sandya

Blaise joined the rebellion with his sister because he got tired of Order's army constantly raiding and taking his crops for themselves.

Farmer, Daughter of Sandya

Brook joined the rebellion with her brother because she got tired of Order's army constantly threatening people who did not want to give up their harvest to the Army.

Growing up in Jax Ryn taught Lyle how to steal. For many years he traveled around Colavalon stealing from anyone and everyone he passed by. He founded a secret guild for thieves and invited only a select few. Lyle always hated how uptight Order was and joined the rebellion for fun.

Thief, Daughter of Azar

Flynn doesn't let anyone tell her what to do. Can't practice fire magic 'cause it's dangerous? Flynn mastered it. It's bad to steal from people? Flynn joined the Thieves Guild. Always obey Order? Flynn ran straight for the rebellion.

Blacksmith, Daughter of Morana

Max and her twin join the rebellion because she couldn't resist the fun of rebelling.

Chef, Son of Morana

Sam got dragged into the rebellion by his twin sister, almost by accident, but that doesn't mean he's any less enthusiastic about it.

Living in a big city, Willow has mastered the art of blending into her environment. She joined the rebellion after one of her friends, who was a rebel themselves, went missing.

Blacksmith Apprentice, Son of Gaia

Kit is not fully a rebel yet, more like a rebel in training. His sister joined the rebellion but deemed Kit to young to be left alone, so Kit had been dragged along whenever his Sister goes for the last few years.

Artisan, Daughter of Gaia

Nora joined the rebellion because she wants her brother to grow up in a world where he is free to do as he pleases without worrying if he's breaking some silly law. She brings hims around with her to insure his safety.

Sorcerer, Daughter of Gavonlea

Amy decided against using the magic she inherited from her Mom, instead she spent years learning and practicing to use her own magic. It's only natural she would end up in the rebellion.

Sorcerer, Human

Despite growing up in one of the most loyal cities to Order, Amber decided life was more fun when living on the edge. So she ran away to study magic, something she was always envious of people having, eventually she made her way to joining the Rebellion.

Dawn Nightingale

Merchant, Daughter of Esme

Dawn believes with her whole soul that Order should be taken down, and she will stop at nothing to bring her to justice.

Pirate Captain, Son of Ulric

Despite being from the greediest city in Colavalon, K. Francis is something of a robin hood figure, going around the world with his pirate crew, stealing from the rich and giving to the poor.

Colt Greenfield

Pirate, Centaur

You would think it would be a little hard to be a pirate and a Centaur simultaneously, but Colt makes it work. He's the handyman, head of distraction, and purser of K. Francis' ship.

Medic, Daughter of Morana

Iris joined the rebellion because she was horrified at the violence Order was causing, and hopes to end the war as quickly as she can.

Artisan, Daughter of Azure

Kione, originally an ice sculptor, was forced to flee Aerwen after Order tried to recruit all children of Azure into her army. Kione is furious about having to leave her home, and wants Order gone as soon as possible.

Scholar, Son of Verity

Jace met some rebels while at university, they tried convincing him to join the rebellion, and leave his family behind. He did just that.

Tired of constantly being hunted for her feathers, and knowing Order won't do anything about it, Ada decides to take matters into her own hands. She is determined to depose Order and replace her with someone new.

Merchant, Daughter of Sandya

Liam couldn't handle the stiffness and expectations of his hometown, so he left to go find what he was interested in. In his travels, he makes friend who convince him to join the side of the rebellion.

Artisan, Son of Verity

Soldier, Son of Azar

Scholar, Daughter of Order

Sailor, Daughter of Gavonlea

Priestess, Daughter of Verity

Medic, Former Thief, Daughter of Esme

Merchant, Human

Blacksmith, Human

Farmer, Son of Gaia

Alex O’Gallagher