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The four Kingdoms of Remnant are Vale (center), Vacuo (west), Atlas (north), and Mistral (east). Each Kingdom has its own distinctive culture; for example, Atlas was known for its martial nature and technological advancements, and Vacuo for its rough and tumble lifestyle. Vale was located on the continent called Sanus, with Vacuo at its opposite end. Mistral is located on the continent of Anima. Atlas was located on the continent of Solitas. Vytal is the name of the island north of Vale. Other known landmasses include Menagerie, the continent in the lower right corner. The final dragon-shaped continent (west of Vale, north of Vacuo) remains unidentified. Although its southern region was apparently inhabited at one point, no settlements are currently known to exist on the continent. Most of the continent is geographically obscured for unknown reasons. There are also smaller islands surrounding the larger continents. However, it is currently unknown whether any of them are inhabited or part of the Kingdoms.

The Creatures of Grimm, or simply Grimm, are monsters that inhabit most of Remnant. They were originally created by the God of Darkness, and their current master is Salem. They are described as "creatures of destruction" that lack souls, preventing them from using aura. They are also drawn to negative emotions such as jealousy, grief, loneliness, hatred, and fear, leading them to congregate at the source of these emotions, attacking any human or faunus they encounter. The Grimm were created by the God of Darkness to destroy the creations of the God of Light. Eventually, the two Brothers ended their feud by creating something that could both create and destroy: Humanity. However, despite the younger brother's part in Humanity's creation, the Grimm still remained to roam Remnant and harass it. The Grimm have been locked in an existential war with Humanity since time immemorial, seeking to destroy them and all their creations. When the God of Darkness exterminated the first wave of Humanity, he left the Grimm alive before departing Remnant. Following Humanity's resurgence, the Grimm began to attack again. At first, it seemed they would succeed, as Humans lacked the strength to fight them off. However, Humans discovered the power of Dust, and with it, the Grimm were repelled. During this time, Humans enjoyed a period of peace and soon formed their own Kingdoms, which grew to survive and thrive. This era would not last indefinitely, however. Though the Grimm wander aimlessly across Remnant, they have a hidden master in Salem, an ancient and mysterious figure capable of controlling and creating them. Currently, he uses them as foot soldiers against Humanity to achieve his goals.

The aura is the manifestation of the soul of living beings and can be used for a wide range of abilities. Specific abilities and their strengths vary from individual to individual and depend on various factors, such as experience, training, and innate skill. It is primarily used to protect oneself from harm. Some people develop an active power from it called Semblance. The aura is an ability that everyone with a soul can use, at least with enough practice. Since the aura is the manifestation of the soul, it can appear very differently depending on who uses it. For example, the color of an aura varies from person to person, although one color has no advantage or disadvantage; the color of the aura is random and has no effect on anything.

Fauns (singular: faun) are one of two sentient races inhabiting the Remnant; the other race is humans. While fauns resemble humans, they are often easily distinguished from the latter by possessing animal-like features. Fauns are similar to humans, with the exception that they share certain traits with animals. Some types of fauns are more common than others, and some are extremely rare. Fauns with mammalian features, in general, seem to be quite common. The origin of fauns is unknown. However, it is known that they began appearing after the extinction of original humanity. In general, mermaid-like wings and fish tails are quite rare, and in the case of mermaid-like fauns, this trait can be a disability by making it difficult for them to walk. Therefore, the Shallow Sea makes life easier for mermaid-like fauns. It has been said that fauns can only have one physical trait in common with their animal. However, this only seems to apply to bodily appendages and dermis. In addition to these traits, most fauns (though not all) possess remarkable night vision, a trait they use to great effect in combat, and some appear capable of producing animal sounds. Additionally, fauns have been shown on multiple occasions to possess other non-physical traits and behaviors from the animals they are based on.

Beacon Academy: Beacon Academy is the number 1 Academy in Remnant (in facilities, education, and prestige) Located in the Kingdom of Vale. It trained teams of Hunters and Huntresses to annihilate the various monsters that plagued Remnant. Following the end of the Great War, Beacon Academy was founded in the Kingdom of Vale. Along with the other three Hunter academies, Beacon was founded to train Hunters and Huntresses to annihilate the Creatures of Grimm. For 80 years after the Academy's founding, Beacon trained many generations of Hunters and Huntresses. Beacon Academy is a boarding school, with students housed in dormitories on campus. It appeared to have all the amenities, including hygiene, food, and laundry. However, students were not confined to the campus outside of classes and frequently spent their weekends in Vale. In "The First Step", the current Headmaster Ozpin stated that his new students will be part of their selected teams for four years. This clearly suggests that this was the length of their training at the academy. After being accepted to Beacon, new students had to go through an initiation, after which they were placed into teams. The students attended lectures, given by staff members, on various topics meant to prepare them for their work, such as the different types of monsters they might encounter.

A Semblance is the manifestation of an innate, personal power, an ability unique to each individual, the effects of which vary considerably from user to user. The large number of people who unlock their Semblances can lead to unrelated individuals acquiring similar abilities. The nature of a Semblance is considered to represent an aspect of one's personality. However, a person's appearance can be similar to that of their parents or other relatives. The only hereditary Semblance is that of the Schnee family.

Dust is a power source in Remnant. Its physical properties make it incredibly useful for a variety of purposes, most notably in the weapons of many characters in the series. It is known to emit a distinctive "shimmering" sound both passively and during use. The name "Dust" is hinted as a reference to the primal state from which humanity believed itself born. As a natural resource, it is sometimes poetically called "Nature's Wrath," or more prosaically, "energy propellant." The arrival of Dust marked a turning point in the war. It seems that, following the defeat of the Grimm and humanity's building of civilizations, Dust became integrated into everyday life on Remnant. However, despite its widespread use and prevalence in society, humanity is still unaware of the origins or implications of its relationship with Dust. The Schnee Dust Company is the largest company in Dust sales, and the Schnee family owns it.

The White Fang is a Faunus organization on Remnant. Following the Faunus Rights Revolution, the White Fang was initially conceived as a symbol of peace and unity between humans and Faunus. Over the decades, the White Fang took on different forms and was led by different individuals. Though each iteration was viewed as subversive or criminal, all sought to build a better world for the Faunus through their own means. Under the leadership of Ghira Belladonna, they were a peaceful activist organization, aiming to improve relations and civil rights for their race. Faced with continued discrimination, he was succeeded by Sienna Khan, and the White Fang began to adopt more radical methods, allowing the use of violence where necessary. An extremist faction led by Adam Taurus in Vale became world-famous as terrorists and would later assassinate Sienna to usurp her position as High Leader.

Maidens: There are four Maidens in existence at any given time, each corresponding to one of the four seasons: winter, spring, summer, and autumn. The power of the Maidens is magical, independent of the use of Dust and distinct from a Semblance. It does not feed on Aura, and a Maiden does not need an Aura to use her powers. Maidens can use any elemental power they choose, not limited to their season, and some simply prefer certain elements over others. The Maidens are also linked to the Vaults hidden beneath the four Hunter Academies, created by Ozma to protect the Hallows. They act as keys, so no one else can open the chambers where the Hallows are kept. Spring can access the Vault at Haven Academy, Autumn the one at Beacon Academy, Summer the one at Shade Academy, and Winter the one at Atlas Academy. Succession: The powers of the Maidens are passed from host to host upon the death of the current wielder, in a process that has continued for thousands of years. The exact method by which the power chooses its next host is not fully understood. Under normal circumstances, the next Maiden, who is always a young woman, is the last person the previous Maiden holds in her thoughts before she dies. However, if the person the dying Maiden holds in her thoughts is male, too old, or otherwise unqualified to receive the power, the next host is chosen seemingly at random. This system apparently ensures that no single person can hold the power forever.

Hallows: The Hallows are the physical manifestations of the four gifts bestowed upon Humanity by the Gods. These gifts are knowledge, creation, destruction, and choice. The Hallows were left behind when the two brothers left Remnant. It is said that each one contains great power, and if wielded by one, it could change the world. In truth, uniting them will summon the God of Light and the God of Darkness back into the world, where they will judge Humanity. If the human race has come to accept one another and learned to live in harmony, the Gods will live among them as before and unify them with the ability to use magic again. However, if Humanity remains divided and demands them, the Gods will destroy a Remnant and all its inhabitants. Although the Hallows are almost a secret, and very few people know of their power, a very small number of people, who can be counted on the fingers of one hand, know what happens if they gather all the Hallows.