The main continent of Not-Earth is quite large, spanning from cold boreal woods at the north to tropical jungles and wetlands in the south. Clever not-cats who tilt their maps 90 degrees to the left will note that the landmass seems to be in the rough shape of a giant paw print. Wonder what kind of giant space kitty might have left that...?
You can click on the various regions to read more about them, or select the button in the top right corner to change between region-view and location-view.
The area to the northwest of Nestor's Wood is marked by tall and seemingly unclimbable mountains and cliffs.
Clouds shaped like giant cats curl up on and around these mountains. They seem like they would be friendly, if you could get up there.
This region is locked and unexplored.
As not-cats venture north of Nestor's Wood, the landscape changes from deciduous trees to evergreens.
At the very north of the continent, the snow rarely melts, even in the summer.
This region is locked and unexplored.
The landmass to the northeast of Nestor's Wood is a volatile mix of ice and lava. The mountains always appear to be smoking, and not-cats have theorized that litters of dragoncats are curled up inside them.
Some of the mountains appear to attract storms like a lightning rod.
This region is locked and unexplored.
As the Cloudnap Mountains reach south, they become increasingly marked by deep canyons, crevices, and caves hollowed out by the rivers and rain runoff.
The layers of sediment vary in color, giving the cliffsides a subtle rainbow-esque appearance.
This region is locked and unexplored.
Nestor's Wood is an area roughly at the center of Not-Earth, marked by old forests, prairies, and wetlands, with a large, crescent-shaped lake at the center.
This relatively quiet region is the home to Nestor and the Not-Cats.
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Just off the east coast of Nestor's Wood, a wall of debris and stone blocks off an area of the sea, hanging mid-air as if some kind of massive explosion was frozen in time.
Creaks and groans emanate from the area, and some not-cats are certain they've seen ruined cities full of looming eyes and shadowy tendrils trapped beneath the water.
A powerful magnetic force prevents not-cats from entering.
This region is locked and unexplored.
Beyond the Watercolor Canyons, the mountains begin to ease out to winding grottos and dense, tangled forests.
The wildlife in this area is particularly fierce, and not-cats try their best to avoid the notice of large and dangerous predators.
This region is locked and unexplored.
As not-cats head south from Nestor's Wood, the flowers begin to grow taller and taller, eventually reaching far up into the sky.
Flowers have long-overtaken this area of not-earth, causing the entire area to burst with color all year round.
This region is locked and unexplored.
South of Tigerlily Meadow, the flowers slowly give way to dry grassy savannahs and large stretches of sand dunes.
The wind coming off the east coast is stronger here than in other areas, causing frequent sandstorms.
This region is locked and unexplored.
Just off the southern coast of Not-Earth, a large landmass holds an area filled with tropical and wetland life.
The mountains in the area create tiers of jungle and numerous waterfalls, and each hidden valley or terrace has its own unique and isolated ecosystem.
This region is locked and unexplored.
The stretch of water between the islands of the far south is home to a huge variety of sea life.
Turquoise and tangerine fish-filled reefs are scattered throughout the water, while large jagged stones hide shimmering crystals and tidepools full of semi-aquatic life.
This region is locked and unexplored.
Nestor's Gate
Also known as the Saltshaker, Nestor's Gate is a small square hole in the sky above a wide, flowered clearing where not-cats fall from Earth. Nestor can typically be found in this clearing, gifting trinkets, food, and other small items to the residents of Nestor's Wood.
Visit the Meeting Grounds
Gardenhome City
The Primary City of Nestor's Wood is a large urban area called Gardenhome. Buildings in this deeply wooded part of Nestor's Wood have been constructed inside and around hollowed-out trees, with large treehouses and bridges hanging between them. Thousands of not-cats make this city their home.
Gardenhome is the economic hub of Nestor's Wood, with all not-cats coming to its sprawling marketplaces to buy, sell, and trade various goods.
Visit the City Shops
Heart of the Woods
This dense, wooded area just south of Gardenhome has trees so thick that sometimes it blocks out the sun entirely. Massive mushrooms make these woods their home, along with the occasional Ancient Tree, a gigantic creature that reaches nearly a kilometer in height at its tallest point.
Visit Adventuring
Glowbug Cave
Below the rolling cliffs, and even stretching below the central area of Nestor's Wood, is a large, crystalline cave system home to a number of bioluminescent creatures.
The glowing and shifting nature of the lights within the caves make them maze-like and impossibly difficult to map and navigate, yet, some not-cats still try, and those who do are rewarded with gemstones and precious metals with which to make lovely shiny things.
Visit Adventuring
Rolling Cliffs
The western part of Nestor's Wood is home to an unusual set of forested cliffs and hills in curled and rolled shapes. This area seems to be the foothills for a much larger mountain series just beyond it, though it will take some climbing to see what lies out there.
Scattered hidden between these rolling hills are cave entrances to an expansive cave system that lies beneath them.
This location is locked and unexplored.
Sunflower Prairie
The eastern part of Nestor's Wood is made up of a large, open prairie covered in a variety of flowers, especially sunflowers. This area is particularly windy, with large dandelions spreading giant dandelion seeds across the fields like parasols.
This location is locked and unexplored.
Frog Chorus Wetlands
The most northern part of Nestor's Wood is home to a wetland area occupied by a large variety of species of frogs. Not-cats can hop between giant lilypads across the rivers and lakes, and even befriend some of the local frogs.
This location is locked and unexplored.
Bramblebark Island
The most dangerous part of Nestor's Wood is a small island in the middle of Crescent Lake that is covered in a thick tangle of sharp brambles. Even the branches of the trees here are sharp and tangled, and some even wonder if perhaps it was grown this way to hide something.
Perhaps when the not-cats grow stronger, they will find out what that something is.
This location is locked and unexplored.
The world of Not-Earth will be slowly and collectively discovered over the course of the site's life. While the not-cats are only just beginning their journey, with time they will travel further and further, eventually finding all the secrets Not-Earth has to offer.
As new regions are settled and new explorable locations released, users will be able to work together to build new cities and gain the option to change the locations of their villages. They may even discover new guardians and not-cat species.