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The Prison is an ancient, magically fortified mountain on an island in the Western Isles. It contains the most dangerous beings in Prythian. Originally the Dusk Court, it now falls under Night Court jurisdiction. Strong wards prevent escape and restrict access.

The Spring Court Manor is the residence of the High Lord of the Spring Court, a grand estate surrounded by rolling green land and expansive forests. Known for its rose-covered exterior, marble interiors, and extensive gardens, it serves as a central setting throughout A Court of Thorns and Roses.

The Spring Court is one of Prythian’s seven courts, known for its green landscapes and close proximity to the Wall. It becomes central to multiple conflicts in the ACOTAR series, including Amarantha’s curse, Tamlin’s alliance with Hybern, and the eventual collapse and invasion of the Court.

The Bog of Oorid is an unmapped, dangerous region of the Middle, once used as a sacred burial site for warriors. Over time, it became a place of darkness avoided by nearly all Fae. The bog later concealed the Mask of the Dread Trove and serves as a major setting in A Court of Silver Flames, where Nesta retrieves the Mask and defeats the kelpie.

The Weaver’s cottage is a small, isolated dwelling in the Middle. It serves as the prison of Stryga, one of the ancient beings once feared as an Old God. The cottage looks modest from the outside but holds shelves of collected objects, a spinning wheel, and the Weaver’s loom.

Adriata is the capital city of the Summer Court, built around a half-moon bay and centered on a mountain-island palace. The city features coastal architecture, an underground treasure chamber, and a tide-dependent temple that once held the Summer Court’s half of the Book of Breathings.

The Summer Court is one of Prythian’s seven territories, known for its warm climate, coastal cities, and strong ties to water and trade. Its capital, Adriata, surrounds a half-moon bay and houses the Summer Court palace.

The Dawn Court is one of Prythian’s seven courts, known for its warm, sunrise-lit landscape, skilled craft cities, and its High Lord Thesan. The court serves as the meeting place for the High Lords in A Court of Wings and Ruin and features a sunstone palace set high in the mountains.

The Day Court is one of Prythian’s seven courts, known for its role as the realm’s center of magical knowledge. It once housed vast archives and thousands of libraries, much of which were destroyed under Amarantha. Led by High Lord Helion Spell-Cleaver, the court is also the only known home to pegasi.

The Winter Court, ruled by High Lord Kallias and Lady Viviane, is characterized by its frozen palaces and permanent winter climate. The court was heavily affected during Amarantha’s occupation of Prythian.