
The fictional continent of Halkegania bears similarities to Europe.
Halkeginia (ハルケギニア, Harukeginia?) is the continent that the story of The Familiar of Zero takes place on. Halkeginia's social and political structure is similar to Europe in the 17th century, with mages being considered aristocrats and the rest of the population commoners. The continent itself is vaguely reminiscent in the shape of western Europe, with many of the countries carrying ancient and Roman names.