A Quick Guide to the Lands Between's Major Locations
A region-by-region guide to the Lands Between: Limgrave, Liurnia, Caelid, Leyndell, Mt. Gelmir and Farum Azula - where the Elden Ring story takes you, in order.
The Lands Between is large and mostly open from early on, but the regions do have a rough story order and distinct identities. Here's a quick tour.
Limgrave
The starting region: green, relatively welcoming, and home to Stormveil Castle, held by the demigod Godrick. Most players' first real story boss fight happens here.
Liurnia of the Lakes
A misty, flooded region built around the Carian royal family's territory, including the Royal Academy of Raya Lucaria and Ranni's storyline.
Caelid
A blighted red wasteland ravaged by Scarlet Rot, the site of a devastating past battle between Radahn and Malenia. Deliberately dangerous for how early you can reach it.
Altus Plateau and Leyndell
The political and religious heart of the Lands Between - Leyndell is the Golden Order's capital, home to the Erdtree itself and several of the game's central story bosses.
Mt. Gelmir
A volcanic region housing Volcano Manor and Rykard's territory, connected thematically to fire and corruption.
Mountaintops of the Giants
A frozen, late-game region tied to an older conflict (the Fire Giants) and a major step toward the story's climax.
Crumbling Farum Azula and beyond
The endgame areas, including the ruined, gravity-defying city of Farum Azula, lead to the final confrontations that decide which ending you get.
Underground: Siofra River, Ainsel River and Deeproot Depths
A whole hidden underground layer beneath the surface map, connected to older, buried civilizations and some of the game's most striking optional lore and areas.