Shirazappears in The Diver

Shiraz is a town in the Muslim world, where Softa grows up and lives. The elders of Shiraz are jealous and fearful of Softa, and conspire against him, forcing Softa to flee the town.

The Pearl Fishersappears in The Diver

The Pearl Fishers dive into the ocean to get pearls to sell. Most of these men make poor livings, except for Elnazred, who has magical help in his work.

The Pious Sectappears in Babette's Feast

The Pious Sect is founded by the Dean in the town of Berlevaag, Norway. Many years after the Dean's death, the sect seems to be slowly vanishing as the members get older and few if any of them have children.

Berlevaag Fjord and Berlevaag Townappears in Babette's Feast

Berlevaag Town is a small town in Norway along the Berlevaag Fjord, and arm of the sea that extends inland. In...