"In the beginning I intended to make Witch World live for only one book." -- Andre Norton

Alizon - Witch World (1963), Web of the Witch World (1964), On Wings of Magic (1994), The Mage Stone (1996)
Northern enemy of Estcarp. First mention of actual war with Alizon is in Web of the Witch World. Aided by the Kolder, Alizon harries the borders of Estcarp north of the Fens of Tor. The Hounds of Alizon are known for their hunting hounds similar to today's greyhounds; "They were thin, white animals, their lanky bodies turning with almost boneless fluidity as they came to the valley wall." (Witch World 1963)

Cave of Volt - Witch World (1963)
Where Koris of Gorm obtained the Axe of Volt, one of the Four Great Weapons of Witch World. Mentioned briefly in other novels of the series.

Citadel of Hilarion - Sorceress of the Witch World (1968)
Residence of Hilarion, one of the great Adepts of Witch World. Kaththea, daughter of Simon and Jaelithe, rescues Hilarion from another world and eventually becomes his partner in holding the Dark away from Escore.

Cynan's Hold - The Key of the Keplian (1995)
Cynan was one of the last Old Race remaining in Karsten. Cynan's Hold is located in the northeastern wilderness of Karsten bordering Escore. This isolation made it possible for Eleeri to remain with Cynan and learn the languages of her new world.

Dark Tower - Warlock of the Witch World (1967), Sorceress of the Witch World (1968), Tales of the Witch World 2(1988), The Key of the Keplian (1995) A brooding tower in eastern Escore. Various adepts who chose to follow the Dark take up residence in the Dark Tower from time to time and wreck their general fiendish havoc.

Es City - Witch World (1963), Web of the Witch World (1964), Storms of Victory (1991)
Capital city of Estcarp. Es Castle, home of the Guardians of Power, is located here.

Escore - Three Against the Witch World (1965, Warlock of the Witch World (1967), Sorceress of the Witch World (1968), Spell of the Witch World (1972), Trey of Swords (1977), Songsmith (1992), the Witch World anthologies contain many stories set in Escore.

Estcarp - Witch World (1963), Web of the Witch World (1964), Three Against the Witch World (1965)
"the age-sombered land of Estcarp."

Etsford - Three Against the Witch World (1965)
Residence of Lord Koris and Lady Loyse foster-parents to Kyllan, Kemoc, and Kaththea.

Falconer's Eyrie - Witch World (1963) 'Ware Hawk (1983)
Stronghold of the Falconers a patriarchal race with interesting communicative powers with falcons. Protectors of the southern border of Estcarp.

Forest of the Mosswives - Warlock of the Witch World (1967)
Where Kemoc met the Mosswives and received directions to find Loskeetha. Loskeetha, he hoped would help him save his sister Kaththea from the evil clutches of the wannabe adept Denzil holing up in the Dark Tower.

Gailwood - Sorceress of the Witch World (1968)
Marked on a different Witch World map as 'Evil Wood' a much more appropriate name. A forest of unusually noxious trees and undergrowth. The Tregarths and Ayllia skirt this forest on their way back to Escore.

Garth Holme - Witch World (1963)
River port in Karsten. En route from the Falconer's Eyrie to the city of Kars.

Gate - Witch World (1963)
This is the most important gate of Witch World. It is the Gate that brings Simon Tregarth to the fascinating place of Witch World and introduces the main characters of the series.

Gate -
Could be the gate thru which Eleeri entered Witch World. Appears too far south for Kelsey to have arrived in Witch World.

Gorm and Sippar - Witch World (1963), Web of the Witch World (1064)
The Island of Gorm with its haunted city of Sippar was once a thriving mini-kingom. Birthplace of Koris, March Warden of Estcarp. Gorm was overrun by the Kolder who came to indulge in a little dynastic feuding.

Hawk's Holme - 'Ware Hawk (1983)
Setting for a novel set after the Turning. Introduces characters who appear in subsequent novels and stories.

Jerrany's Village - The Key of the Keplian (1995)

Kars - Witch World (1963)
Capital City of the duchy of Karsten.

Karsten - Witch World (1963), Web of the Witch World (1964), Three Against the Witch World (1965), 'Ware Hawk (1983), Trey of Swords (1977),
The Duchy of Karsten. Once peaceful home to the Old Race and settled travellers from other worlds now filled with warring among petty dukes.

Keplian Valley - The Key of the Keplian (1995)

Lake of the Krogan - Warlock of the Witch World (1967)
Home of Orsya, somewhat princess of the Water People, consort of Kemoc the Warlock. This is where Kyllan went to treat with the Krogan asking their aid in the fight against the dark.

Lormt - Three Against the Witch World (1965), Storms of Victory (1991), Flight of Vengeance (1992), Songsmith (1992), Flight of Vengeance (1992), On Wings of Magic (1994), The Mage Stone (1996)
Ancient castle which is the repository of scrolls of learning, genealogy, and daily journals. The main building is possibly the oldest in Estcarp pre-dating the arrival of the Guardians of Power.

Old Port - Sorceress of the Witch World (1968)
Ancient port on the far eastern shore of Escore. "It is much good, this place, when there are no raiders." Bahayi of the Vupsall. The port is often visited by raiders whom Kaththea thinks could be related to the Sulcar.

Place of Healing - Three Against the Witch World (1965), 'Ware Hawk (1983)
Pools of red, bubbling mud can knit broken bones and bring one close to death back to health. Used by all inhabitants of Escore.

Place of Stones - Three Against the Witch World (1965), The Gate of the Cat (1987), "The Sentinel at the Edge of the World" by David Wind in Tales of the Witch World 2 (1988)
These menhirs first bring Stonehenge to mind, but remember, there are many other places of stone scattered around our known world.

Place of Wisdom - Three Against the Witch World (1965)
The highly protected college of witches.

River Isle - Three Against the Witch World (1965)
Referred to as River islet. A place where Kyllan, Kemoc, and Kaththea sought refuge in Escore. The Keplian, ensorcelled horses, first appear close to this islet.

Ruined Bridge - Sorceress of the Witch World (1968)
"But midpoint between these two (towers) guarding our side of the river was a stone arch which was so deeply carved that its pattern could still be read. And the symbol it bore was one I had see before--on Utta's rune rolls--a sword and rod crossed." "... the sword red, the rod green touched with gold."

South Keep - Web of the Witch World (1964), Three Against the Witch World (1965)
Main residence of the Tregarth family in Estcarp.

Stone Forest -

Stone Garden - Warlock of the Witch World (1967)
Home of Loskeetha, mistress of possible futures.

Sulcarkeep - Witch World (1963)
Proud home, in saga, of the Sulcar folk. Spectacularly destroyed during the war with the Kolder. Great stirring song about Sulcarkeep in the Songsmith (1992).

Tormarsh - Witch World (1963), Web of the Witch World (1964)
Where Simon Tregarth first entered Witch World. Site of a few short stories. Interesting people. Followers of Volt.

Tor Moor - Flight of Vengeance (1992)
When the Hounds of Alizon kidnapped the novice witches the Tor Moor was skirted on thier return to Alizon.

Tor Village - Web of the Witch World (1964)
Place where Loyse and Simon are held captive by the Tor folk before being released to the Kolder.

Undermountain Caves - Warlock of the Witch World (1967), The Key of the Keplian (1995)

Usturt - Don't know. A large island off the southwest coast of Karsten.

Valley of Green Silences - Three Against the Witch World (1965), Trey of Swords (1977), The Gate of the Cat (1987)

Valley of Hot Springs - Sorceress of the Witch World (1968)
Ancient camp of the Vuspalls, and perhaps others, located in a deep funnel shaped valley amidst glacier peaks.

Verlaine - Witch World (1963), Web of the Witch World (1964)
Independent city of 'wreckers.' Styled on the fabled wreckers of Cornwall. Birthplace and early home of Lady Loyse of Verlaine, consort of Koris of Gorm and widow of the late unlamented Yvian, Duke of Karsten. Below the castle of Verlaine is a cave containing a shrine to unknown 'old ones.' The power there appears to be older and different than that of the Witches of Estcarp.

Yle - Witch World (1963), Web of the Witch World (1964)
Kolder port on the mainland of Estcarp surrounded by an invisible barrier.