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Eternia is a central planet in He-Man and the Masters of the Universe franchise. Its capital city is Eternos where Prince Adam and the Royal Family reside, and the planet is notably the location of Castle Grayskull.

Its sister planet is Etheria which is ruled by Hordak, a leader and member of the Horde of Evil, who is opposed by Adora, Adam's twin sister.

Origins[]

According to some accounts, the planet Eternia lies at the center of the universe. At the planet's center lay the Starseed, a spark left over from the creation of the universe. Possessing it would grant infinite power to its holder. Skeletor, upon discovering this information, tried to obtain it, but He-Man was able to obtain it first. After resisting its corrupting influence, he gave it to Zodac, who disposed of it.[1] Man-At-Arms once surmised that the delicate balance between science and sorcery which existed on Eternia was because the planet was situated close to the Dark Dimension, even though this dimension existed on another plane.[2]

Notable locations[]

Some of Eternia's features include:


Map eternia

Map in a geography book

Buildings of significance[]

  • Castle Grayskull - The most mysterious and powerful location in all of Eternia. The castle is the prime source of the magical power that is so prevalent in Eternia. It is surrounded by a bottomless abyss.
  • Temple of Shokoti - Formerly hidden ancient temple, home to the evil goddess Shokoti.
  • Temple of the Sun - An ancient temple in the Sands of Time, which houses many ancient treasures and secrets.
  • Temple of the Cat - An ancient temple that is home to a race of Cat Folk, thought to be extinct until recently.
  • Castle Starg - An apparently ancient castle, for a while owned by the alien, Lord Todd, who turns the castle into a complex of life-size games.
  • Eternian Weather Station - A weather station in Eternia's northernmost regions, owned by King Randor and run by his guardsmen. It monitors weather as well as allowing control over weather conditions on Eternia.

Cities[]

  • Eternos - The ruling capital of Eternia and location of the Royal Palace, and the place where most of He-Man's adventures begin. Home to many of Eternia's richer citizens.
  • Aquatica - An undersea kingdom inhabited by a race of sea-dwelling people.
  • Arcadia - A secret city ruled by Queen Sumana. Formerly rife with slavery, dominated by female warriors who force men to work in the underground mines before the gender inequality is put right by Prince Adam and Teela.
  • Avion - An airborne kingdom located in the highest peaks of the Mystic Mountains. Home of Stratos and the Bird People.
  • Cathenay - A small village, which hails He-Man as a hero after he saves its people from giant Sand Crawlers.
  • Drisdos - One of the major cities within Randor's kingdom.
  • Malarkah - Home to a race of insect-like creatures.
  • Morainia - Ice kingdom ruled by King Moraius, a close friend of King Randor.
  • Morragor - A dark, desolate kingdom ruled by the Monster of Morragor, a demon in thrall to Skeletor, who is noble and dignified despite his appearance. After being kissed by Teela, Skeletor's spell is broken and he is restored to his original form: a handsome prince, and his kingdom returns to its original beautiful state.
  • Ruckstown - A small snow village within an icy mountainous region. Its residents are friendly and well-meaning but notoriously superstitious.
  • Shandor - A small village once attacked by the Gryphon.
  • Stone City - An ancient city in the depths of the Vine Jungle, filled with statues, which are revealed to really be ancient warriors who encased themselves in stone, thus freezing themselves in time to re-emerge when Eternia next needed them.
  • Targa - A jungle city, neighboring Operon. Formerly rife with slavery and at war with Operon when ruled by the evil Queen Balina, but after Balina's defeat, the arena gladiator Garn is crowned king. Home to many great fighters.
  • Tahryn - An elegant city, ruled over by Prime Minister Pangas, which formerly lived with the terrible threat of being destroyed by the sleeping beast Yog, who dwelt beneath the city, until it was defeated by He-Man with the help of Pangas' daughter, the singer Celice.

Regions and landmarks[]

  • The Evergreen Forest - A large forest that is the planet's main source of oxygen.
  • Isles of Darksmoke - The mountainous islands, home of Granamyr and the more advanced races of dragons on Eternia. Also inhabited by Ice Trolls, allies of the dragons.
  • Tar Swamp - Location of numerous battles and adventures throughout both cartoon series. Also notable for being the place where Orko arrived on Eternia.
  • Vine Jungle - Another major source of oxygen on the planet.
  • Mystic Mountains - The mountain range where the Sea of Eternity is located, as well as the home to a tribe of intelligent, slightly humanoid insects. Also home to the Bird People of Avion and the Bee People of Andreenos.
  • This Forest - Amusingly named forest on the edge of the city of Drisdos. So named as an inside joke by the animation artists.
  • The Province of Bracilia
  • Selkie Island - A small, uninhabited island full of many ancient ruins and historic monuments, having once been home to a great civilization in Eternia's ancient past. Nowadays inhabited only by various species of wild animals.
  • The Valley of Power - A magical valley, the streams of which contain mystical waters with great power.
  • Ancient Ruins - A region of ancient historical ruins guarded by the Zaktons, a race of centuries-old robots.
  • Mount Eternia - Eternia's largest mountain, within which the Elders imprisoned the Energy Beast, a demonic entity which once ruled over Eternia.
  • Demon Zone - A dark, dangerous underworld, home to Whiplash and many species of evil demons. Ruled by Kraal, its demonic overlord.
  • Caves of the Singing Crystal - A complex of caves filled with the singing crystal, a substance which emits a beautiful "singing" sound whenever anyone touches it.
  • Rose Mountain - A large mountain on which grows The Bitter Rose, a flower formed from the tears of a grieving goddess.
  • Mount Fear - A large, dark mountain overlooking the village of Ruckstown. Home to a giant named Herman, who was formerly known as 'The Tingler', mistakenly believed to be a monster by the superstitious people of Ruckstown.
  • Avathar - Lost island continent full of many ancient ruins and historical relics. Formerly home to a great civilization which ruled over all Eternia before collapsing centuries ago.
  • The Repton Kingdom - A dark, underground kingdom located beneath a stone pyramid. Home of the Reptons, a peaceful race of snake-like people from which Kobra Khan hails, now regarded as a traitor since joining the ranks of Skeletor. Ruled by King Pythos.
  • The Plains of Perpetua - A dark, dangerous rocky plain full of many traps and evil species. The Labyrinth of Perpetua was built centuries ago to imprison the most dangerous monsters of Eternia below ground.

Oceans and seas[]

  • The Sea of Eternity - A large sea atop the Mystic Mountains that provides water to the Vine Jungle and the Evergreen Forest.
  • The Crystal Sea - A sea flanked by large growths of crystal, referred to by Skeletor as Mer-Man's home territory. It is also home to a large monster known as Bakull.

References[]

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