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'''Gielinor''' (]: /ˈɡɪ.lə.nɔːr/ GILL-in-or) is a ] in which the ] ] takes place.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Calvin |first=Alex |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=0O9KEAAAQBAJ&newbks=0&printsec=frontcover&pg=PA170&dq=Gielinor&hl=en |title=Runescape: The First 20 Years--An Illustrated History |last2=JagEx |date=2021-11-09 |publisher=Dark Horse Comics |isbn=978-1-5067-2125-5 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Brown |first=Andy |date=2023-11-20 |title='Old School RuneScape' devs talk record-breaking League launch and embracing "Sq'irkin" |url=https://www.nme.com/news/gaming-news/old-school-runescape-interview-leagues-4-trailblazer-sqirk-3542534 |access-date=2024-05-22 |website=NME |language=en-GB}}</ref> The game is also the setting for ], as well as several games that appeared on ].<ref>{{Cite book |last=Bahareth |first=Mohammad |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Kh7rQNQHicwC&newbks=0&printsec=frontcover&pg=PA154&dq=armies+of+gielinor&hl=en |title=Kings of the Internet: What You Don't Know about Them ? |date=2012-04-18 |publisher=iUniverse |isbn=978-1-4697-9842-4 |language=en}}</ref> |
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Gielinor comprises of several kingdoms, including Misthalin, Asgarnia, Kandarin and Morytania as well as other areas including the Wilderness, the Kharidian Desert, and the Troll and Fremennik Provinces.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 21, 2024 |title=Gielinor |url=https://runescape.wiki/w/Gielinor |url-status=live}}</ref> The layout of the universe resembles a deformed map of the real world, with some places made to resemble the actual locations: ] (Feldip Hills), ] (Karamja), ] (Kharidian Desert), ] (Kingdom of Asgarnia), ] (Kingdom of Kandarin), ] (Kingdom of Misthalin), ] (Morytania), ] (Tirannwn), ] (Wilderness), ] (Miscellania).{{sfn|Bilir|2009|p=63}} |
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The various kingdoms include a number of cities, including Lumbridge<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bitner |first=Jon |date=2021-02-17 |title=Apes Take Over Lumbridge For Old School RuneScape's Eighth Birthday Celebration |url=https://www.thegamer.com/old-school-runescape-anniversary-apes-lumbridge/ |access-date=2024-05-21 |website=TheGamer |language=en}}</ref>, Varrock<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kent |first=Thomas |date=2024-02-03 |title=Old School RuneScape Unveils Exciting Updates with Desert Treasure II, Defender of Varrock Rewards |url=https://hardcoregamer.com/old-school-runescape-unveils-exciting-updates-with-desert-treasure-ii-defender-of-varrock-rewards/ |access-date=2024-05-21 |website=Hardcore Gamer |language=en}}</ref>, Falador<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ruiz |first=Sebastian |date=2023-10-18 |title=The Famous RuneScape Falador Massacre - The Stuff of Legends |url=https://www.escapistmagazine.com/the-famous-runescape-falador-massacre/ |access-date=2024-05-21 |website=The Escapist |language=en-US}}</ref>, Ardougne<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ruiz |first=Sebastian |date=2023-10-18 |title=The Famous RuneScape Falador Massacre - The Stuff of Legends |url=https://www.escapistmagazine.com/the-famous-runescape-falador-massacre/ |access-date=2024-05-21 |website=The Escapist |language=en-US}}</ref> (and West Ardougne<ref>{{Cite book |last=West |first=Tracey |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=H8AY_smInCMC&newbks=0&printsec=frontcover&dq=West+Ardougne&q=West+Ardougne&hl=en |title=RuneScape: The Official Handbook |date=2006 |publisher=Scholastic |isbn=978-0-439-87772-5 |language=en}}</ref>), each with various native races and storylines that are revealed during quests.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-02-27 |title=Jagex's Old School RuneScape is Returning, but Some Critical Content Won't be Coming with It |url=https://fandomwire.com/jagexs-old-school-runescape-is-returning-but/ |access-date=2024-05-21 |website=fandomwire.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Donovan |first=Imogen |date=2023-08-07 |title='RuneScape' rolls out new Necromancy skill and nine quests |url=https://www.nme.com/news/gaming-news/runescape-rolls-out-new-necromancy-skill-and-nine-quests-3479353 |access-date=2024-05-21 |website=NME |language=en-GB}}</ref> |
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Most of the surface is occupied by ], with few mountains, a large desert (Kharidian), ice (Wilderness), and some tropics (Karamja Island).{{sfn|Bilir|2009|p=64}} |
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== Media == |
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* ]<ref>{{Cite web |title='RuneScape' 2024 Development Roadmap Reveals New Game Mode, Events, Quests & More - Trailer |url=http://worthplaying.com/article/2024/5/15/news/141996-runescape-2024-development-roadmap-reveals-new-game-mode-events-quests-more-trailer/ |access-date=2024-05-21 |website=WorthPlaying |language=en}}</ref> |
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=== Books === |
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* ] <ref>{{Cite web |last=Morris |first=Iwan |last2=Writer |first2=Staff |date=2022-11-02 |title=Jagex and Titan Publishing partnering to create RuneScape comics & books |url=https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80073/jagex-and-titan-publishing-partner-to-create-runescape-comics-and-books/ |access-date=2024-05-21 |website=pocketgamer.biz}}</ref> |
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* ]<ref>{{Cite book |last=Church |first=T. S. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=_D84CgAAQBAJ&newbks=0&printsec=frontcover&dq=Return+to+Canifis&hl=en |title=RuneScape: Return to Canifis |date=2011-03-22 |publisher=Titan Books (US, CA) |isbn=978-0-85768-665-7 |language=en}}</ref> |
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* ]<ref>{{Cite book |last=Church |first=T. S. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=CEQ4CgAAQBAJ&newbks=0&printsec=frontcover&dq=Legacy+of+Blood+Runescape&hl=en |title=RuneScape: Legacy of Blood |date=2012-06-26 |publisher=Titan Books (US, CA) |isbn=978-0-85768-759-3 |language=en}}</ref> |
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* Runescape: The First 20 Years--An Illustrated History<ref>{{Cite book |last=Calvin |first=Alex |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=0O9KEAAAQBAJ&newbks=0&printsec=frontcover&dq=Runescape:+The+First+20+Years--An+Illustrated+History&hl=en |title=Runescape: The First 20 Years--An Illustrated History |last2=JagEx |date=2021-11-09 |publisher=Dark Horse Comics |isbn=978-1-5067-2125-5 |language=en}}</ref> |
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* RuneScape: The Gift of Guthix<ref>{{Cite book |last=Evans |first=Erin M. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ty_dEAAAQBAJ&newbks=0&printsec=frontcover&dq=RuneScape:+The+Gift+of+Guthix&hl=en |title=RuneScape: The Gift of Guthix |date=2024-05-14 |publisher=Titan Books (US, CA) |isbn=978-1-80336-923-5 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=DLH Enterprises |url=https://www.dlh.net/en/news/79083/runescape-the-gift-of-guthix-an-epic-new-fantasy-novel.html |access-date=2024-05-21 |website=DLH.net}}</ref> |
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* Runescape: The Fall of Hallowvale<ref>{{Cite book |last=MacNiven |first=Robbie |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=O4r9EAAAQBAJ&newbks=0&hl=en |title=Runescape: The Fall of Hallowvale |date=2024-11-05 |publisher=Titan Books (US, CA) |isbn=978-1-80336-605-0 |language=en}}</ref> |
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* Runescape: The Official Cookbook<ref>{{Cite book |last=Rosner |first=Sandra |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=haPaEAAAQBAJ&newbks=0&printsec=frontcover&dq=Runescape:+The+Official+Cookbook&hl=en |title=RuneScape: The Official Cookbook |last2=Melendez |first2=Jarrett |date=2024-04-16 |publisher=Simon and Schuster |isbn=979-8-88663-314-6 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Comments |first=Gavin Sheehan {{!}} |date=2023-10-28 |title=RuneScape: The Official Cookbook Has Been Announced |url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/runescape-the-official-cookbook-has-been-announced/ |access-date=2024-05-21 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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* RuneScape: The Official Handbook<ref>{{Cite web |date=2006 |title=Runescape: The Official Handbook |url=https://www.google.com/books/edition/RuneScape/H8AY_smInCMC?hl=en&gbpv=1&bsq=Runescape+The+Official+Handbook&dq=Runescape+The+Official+Handbook&printsec=frontcover}}</ref> |
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=== Board Games === |
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* RuneScape Kingdoms: Shadow of Elvarg<ref>{{Cite web |title=RuneScape Kingdoms: Shadow of Elvarg Core Game |url=https://steamforged.com/products/runescape-kingdoms-shadow-of-elvarg-core-game |access-date=2024-05-21 |website=Steamforged Games |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Comments |first=Gavin Sheehan {{!}} |date=2024-02-29 |title=RuneScape Kingdoms: The Roleplaying Game Comes Out Today |url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/runescape-kingdoms-the-roleplaying-game-comes-out-today/ |access-date=2024-05-21 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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* {{cite thesis | last=Bilir | first=Tanla E. | title=Real Economics in Virtual Worlds: A Massively Multiplayer Online Game Case Study: Runescape | publisher=] | date=2009 | doi=10.2139/ssrn.1655084}} |
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