Pars is the central kingdom of its continent it is also the biggest. Their main asset is their army, with at its core their cavalry, of which strength and size they are proud of. The army is separated by rank, the highest being the general, followed by the leaders of 10 000 horsemen, 1 000 horsemen, to which can be added the King's royal guard, called the "immortal regiment" by many.

Click on the map below to access more information about the different regions and cities of the continent. Where appropriate, sketches from the animation or comparisons between the real and animated locations will be given.

Atoropatene	Site of the decisive battle between the Pars Kingdom and the Lusitanian Kingdom
Bashuru Mountains	Site of Narcasse's forest dwelling, but also of Karlan's castle.
Chasm Fortress	Left behind by the Pars Army, this fortress became a Lusitanian stronghold, protected by the daring Shogun Kuremansu and his army. The army stationned at Chasm Fortress equals that of Arislan's army in Peshwald.
Demavand Mountains	Legendary mountains at the Pars border. It is said that long ago the First Pars King sealed the Snake King Zahak in these parts with the sacred sword Ruknabard.
Ekubatahna	Capital city of the Pars Kingdom and home to the Royal family of Pars. It is thought by many to be the most beautiful city on the continent.
Giran	Southernmost city of Pars it is also one of its most active ports. This is where Arslan is headed at the end of OAV6
Lusitania	Monotheistic kingdom where the people follow the doctrines and teachings of Iarudabohdo. Pagans who refuse to embrace the official religion are sought after and killed. Being that the brightness of their culture is dim and that all through their lives the Lusitanians' thoughts are robbed, they practise arson and many acts of violence. Therefore, they are despised by the other countries who think of them as a savage race. Their fatal flaws lie in their low war potencial and the weakness of their alliance.
Maruyamu	Like Lusitania, the Kingdom of Mariyamu follows the teachings of Iarudabohdo. 400 years ago, the Western Church of Lusitania and the Easter Church of Maruyamu separated and became opposed. Their antagonism was brought to a peak when, 2 years before the battle of Atoropatene (year 318 of the Pars calendar), Lusitania invaded Maruyamu and gained total control of the Kingdom. The Royal Family and their relatives that remained fled.
Nihmuruzu Mountains	Site overlooking Ekubatahna where Arslan and his allies stopped at the end of OVA1 to look onto Ekubatana and plan their next move. It is also seen in the beginning of OVA2.
Peshwald Fortress	16 years ago, Peshwald was the summer retreat of Crown Prince Hirumes. Now, under Quishwald's jurisdiction, it is the last stronghold before the Shindra border, and is the only fortress of the Pars Kingdom that has still to be overrun by the Lusitanian army.
San Machieru Fortress	(a little east of Chasm Fortress) stronghold of Lusitanian forces, under the jurisdiction of Lord Barukashion.
Shindra	In year 320 of the Pars calendar, the Shindra King is gravely ill and the Kingdom is torn between two opposing factions that support the two heirs to the throne. Seeing the Fragilized state of Pars, its western neighbour, Rajendra decided to attack the castle-fort of Peshwald, but were defeated. In exchange for help in a fight before the Gods that would choose the heir to Shindra, the Kind having died without choosing his successor, Prince Rajendra signed a treaty with Prince Arislan, for a military alliance. After the battle, slavery was abolished in Shindra forever.
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Zahburu Fortress	The Archbishop Bohdan revolted against the younger of the Royal brothers, and with his church knights, occupied the Fortress of Zahburu. Because of his demands, Hirumes attacked and after winning the battle it became Silver Mask's army's headquarters and stronghold.

Arslan's Trek through the land of Pars

Note: This is an animated map of Arslan's travel and is 129K