Once Upon a Time Universe

The Once Upon a Time Universe is featured in ABC's Once Upon a Time and Once Upon a Time in Wonderland. It comprehends all of the worlds, characters, items and locations featured in the shows, books, comics and other media. =Worlds= "A real world. How arrogant are you to think yours is the only one? There are infinite more. You have to open your mind. They touch one another, pressing up in a long line of lands, each just as real as the last. All have their own rules. Some have magic, some don't."

- Jefferson to Emma

The Once Upon a Time Universe is divided into many worlds. Some worlds are subsequently divided into realms. Some realms are divided furthermore into kingdoms, countries, or other equivalent territories.

The "Real" World
"Regina can't cast that curse if you're in New York. There's no magic there."

- Neal Cassidy to Henry Mills

Realms of Storytelling
Many worlds and realms are based off real life stories, whether it be from fairy tales, novels, movies, or other media.

Literary Versions of the "Real World"
"The places I go... Well... They're a lot farther apart. I-I travel across realms. Realms of storytelling. [...] This place right here is one of them. It... It exists out of time. Tell me, what year is it? [...] We're not in a time. We're in a realm of story. There are many... Some beautiful, some horrific, and some just plain magical."

- Isaac to Cruella De Vil

Worlds in Between
Some worlds cannot be reached physically. Instead, someone's soul can travel to these worlds while they are asleep, through different ways and because of different factors: "When people fall under a sleeping curse, the soul travels to a Netherworld, where it resides until awoken. Now, this world is between life and death, and it’s very real. However, even when the curse is broken, sometimes, in sleep, the victims find their way back to that world."
 * The Netherworld is divided into different rooms, each meant to be reached through different means. When inflicted with a Sleeping Curse, the soul goes to the Hall of Mirrors. When going back to the Netherworld after the first time, the soul will find itself in the Red Room, located beneath the Hall of Mirrors, regardless of this victim has already been awoken by True Love's kiss.

- Mr. Gold to Henry Mills

"Mr. Gold: Why would Belle want to dream about this place? Morpheus: Usually, our dreams pick us, not the other way around."
 * The Dream World is the place where souls go when they dream. It is possible to reach somebody else's Dream World by pouring Sands of Morpheus over someone's sleeping body.

- Morpheus and Mr. Gold

The Afterlife
In the Once Upon a Time Universe, there are different worlds where the souls of the deceased go to after their death.

Magical Waters
"If it's the Well of Wonders you need, Wonderland has one of its own. Magical waters flow underneath all of the lands."

- Red Queen to Cyrus

=Languages= Throughout the Once Upon a Time Universe, people speak in a variety of languages. Most worlds have English as their main language, but there have been instances of other languages being used.

Fictional Languages
=Magic=

=Religion= Different religions are practiced across the Once Upon a Time Universe. =Currency= Different elements work as currency in different locations: =Technology= Different worlds have unique scientific discoveries and different uses of technology:

Fairy Tale Land Technology
The technology in Fairy Tale Land is comparable to medieval Europe. However, there are also more modern inventions:
 * Cannons are used aboard ships.
 * Guillotines are used for executions.
 * Guns are known to exist there.

Neverland Technology
=Species=

Real Life Species
This list includes species seen or mentioned in any Once Upon a Time Universe world other than the Land Without Magic. Birds=
 * Bluebirds - Fairy Tale Land
 * Chickens - Fairy Tale Land, Underworld, Wonderland
 * Crows - Fairy Tale Land
 * Falcons - Fairy Tale Land
 * Owls - Fairy Tale Land
 * Pigeons - Fairy Tale Land
 * Ravens - Fairy Tale Land
 * Robins - Fairy Tale Land
 * Swans - Fairy Tale Land
 * Turkeys - Fairy Tale Land '
 * -|Arthropods=
 * Bees Fairy Tale Land
 * Butterflies - Fairy Tale Land
 * Dragonflies - Fairy Tale Land
 * Cockroaches - Fairy Tale Land
 * Crickets - Fairy Tale Land
 * Fireflies - Fairy Tale Land
 * Ladybirds - Fairy Tale Land
 * Scarabs - Fairy Tale Land
 * Spiders - Fairy Tale Land
 * -|Mammals=
 * Bears - Fairy Tale Land
 * Cats - Fairy Tale Land
 * Cattle - Fairy Tale Land
 * Deer - Fairy Tale Land
 * Dogs of various breeds - Fairy Tale Land, 1920s England, Kansas, Underworld
 * Donkeys - Fairy Tale Land
 * Foxes - Fairy Tale Land
 * Goats - Fairy Tale Land
 * Hares - Fairy Tale Land, Wonderland
 * Horses - Fairy Tale Land, Land Without Color, the Underworld
 * Humans - Appear in every known world
 * Lions - Fairy Tale Land
 * Mice - Fairy Tale Land
 * Monkeys - Fairy Tale Land
 * Pigs - Fairy Tale Land, Neverland
 * Rabbits - Fairy Tale Land
 * Rats - Fairy Tale Land
 * Reindeer - Fairy Tale Land
 * Sheep - Fairy Tale Land
 * Skunks - Fairy Tale Land
 * Squirrels - Fairy Tale Land
 * Tigers - Fairy Tale Land
 * Wolves - Fairy Tale Land, Oz
 * -|Reptiles=
 * Frogs - Fairy Tale Land
 * Snakes - Fairy Tale Land
 * -|Fish=
 * Fish - Fairy Tale Land
 * Seahorses - Fairy Tale Land
 * Sharks - Fairy Tale Land


 * -|Molluscs=
 * Snails - Fairy Tale Land

=Plants and Fungi=

Real Life Plants
This list includes plants seen or mentioned in any Once Upon a Time Universe world other than the Land Without Magic.


 * Apple Trees - Fairy Tale Land
 * Asparagus - Fairy Tale Land
 * Bell Peppers - Fairy Tale Land
 * Bilberry Shrubs - Fairy Tale Land
 * Blackberries - Fairy Tale Land
 * Blueberries - Fairy Tale Land
 * Cabbage - Fairy Tale Land
 * Cauliflower - Fairy Tale Land, Underworld
 * Cherries - Fairy Tale Land
 * Chili peppers - The Underworld
 * Coconut - Neverland
 * Corn/maize - Fairy Tale Land
 * Daffodils - Fairy Tale Land
 * Daisies - The Underworld
 * Dandelions - Fairy Tale Land
 * Dates - Fairy Tale Land
 * Dracaena Reflexa ("Song of India") - Wonderland
 * Ferns - Fairy Tale Land
 * Forget-me-not - Fairy Tale Land
 * Grapes- Fairy Tale Land, Wonderland
 * Hazelnuts - Fairy Tale Land
 * Honeysuckle - Fairy Tale Land
 * Junipers - Oz
 * Kiwi - Fairy Tale Land


 * Maple – Fairy Tale Land
 * Oak Trees - Fairy Tale Land
 * Onions - Fairy Tale Land
 * Peaches - Fairy Tale Land
 * Pears - Fairy Tale Land
 * Peas - Fairy Tale Land
 * Persimmon - Fairy Tale Land, Wonderland
 * Pine Trees - Fairy Tale Land, Wonderland
 * Plums - Fairy Tale Land
 * Pomegranate - Fairy Tale Land
 * Potatoes - Fairy Tale Land
 * Pumpkins - Fairy Tale Land
 * Radishes - Fairy Tale Land
 * Rhubarb - Fairy Tale Land
 * Rice - Fairy Tale Land
 * Roses - Fairy Tale Land, Wonderland
 * Snow Drops - Fairy Tale Land
 * Sunflowers - Fairy Tale Land
 * Vanilla - Fairy Tale Land
 * Walnut - Fairy Tale Land
 * Watermelons - Fairy Tale Land
 * Wheat – The Underworld
 * Witchbane - Fairy Tale Land

=Food and Drink=

Fictional Food and Drink

 * Chimera - Fairy Tale Land

Real Life Food and Drink
This list includes real life food and drink seen or mentioned in any Once Upon a Time Universe world other than the Land Without Magic. Basic Foodstuffs=
 * Apples - Fairy Tale Land, the Underworld"
 * Asparagus - Fairy Tale Land
 * Beans - Fairy Tale Land
 * Bell Peppers - Fairy Tale Land
 * Blackberries - Fairy Tale Land
 * Bilberries - Fairy Tale Land
 * Blueberries - Fairy Tale Land
 * Bran Fairy Tale Land
 * Butter - Fairy Tale Land
 * Cabbage - Fairy Tale Land
 * Cauliflower - Fairy Tale Land, Underworld
 * Cherries - Fairy Tale Land
 * Chili Peppers - Underworld
 * Coconut - Neverland
 * Corn/maize - Fairy Tale Land
 * Dates
 * Eggs - Fairy Tale Land, Neverland
 * Flour - Fairy Tale Land
 * Grapes - Fairy Tale Land, Wonderland
 * Hazelnuts - Fairy Tale Land
 * Kiwi - Fairy Tale Land
 * Lettuce - Fairy Tale Land
 * Milk - Fairy Tale Land
 * Cow's milk
 * Goat's milk
 * Nuts - Fairy Tale Land
 * Oat - The Underworld
 * Onions - Fairy Tale Land
 * Peaches - Fairy Tale Land
 * Pears - Fairy Tale Land
 * Peas - Fairy Tale Land
 * Persimmon - Fairy Tale Land, Wonderland
 * Plums - Fairy Tale Land
 * Pomegranate - Fairy Tale Land
 * Potatoes - Fairy Tale Land
 * Radishes - Fairy Tale Land
 * Raisins - Fairy Tale Land
 * Rhubarb - Fairy Tale Land
 * Rice - Fairy Tale Land, the Underworld
 * Spices - Fairy Tale Land
 * Salt - Fairy Tale Land
 * Sugar - Fairy Tale Land
 * Tapioca - The Underworld
 * Vanilla - Fairy Tale Land
 * Walnut - Fairy Tale Land
 * Water - Fairy Tale Land, The Underworld
 * Watermelons - Fairy Tale Land
 * Wheat – The Underworld
 * -|Beverages=
 * Ale - Fairy Tale Land
 * Beer - Wonderland
 * Brandy - The Underworld
 * Champagne – The Underworld
 * Cider - Fairy Tale Land
 * Cocoa – The Underworld
 * Coffee- Fairy Tale Land, the Underworld
 * Gin - 1920s England
 * Mahia – Fairy Tale Land
 * Rum - Fairy Tale Land
 * Scotch - The Underworld, Victorian England
 * Tea - Fairy Tale Land, Wonderland
 * Wine - Fairy Tale Land
 * -|Dishes and Side Dishes=
 * Chicken – The Underworld
 * Cheese - Fairy Tale Land
 * Custard - The Underworld
 * Flapjacks - Fairy Tale Land
 * Fondue - Fairy Tale Land
 * Gravy - Fairy Tale Land
 * Maple syrup – Fairy Tale Land
 * Meat loaf - Fairy Tale Land
 * Meat pie – Fairy Tale Land
 * Mutton (sheep meat) - Fairy Tale Land
 * Oatmeal – The Underworld
 * Porridge - The Underworld
 * Rice pudding - The Underworld
 * Risotto - The Underworld
 * Sausages - Fairy Tale Land
 * Soup - Fairy Tale Land
 * Steamed cauliflower - The Underworld
 * Stew - fairy Tale Land
 * Lamb stew - Fairy Tale Land
 * Vegetable stew - Fairy Tale Land
 * Tapioca pudding - The Underworld
 * Tofu - The Underworld
 * -|Pastries=
 * Biscuits - Fairy Tale Land
 * Bread – Fairy Tale Land, Wonderland
 * Buns - Fairy Tale Land
 * Cakes - Fairy Tale Land
 * Cookies - Fairy Tale Land
 * Raisin cookies
 * Shortbread
 * Croissant - Fairy Tale Land
 * Crumpets - Fairy Tale Land
 * Dog biscuits
 * Gingerbread - Fairy Tale Land, the Underworld
 * Julekake - Fairy Tale Land
 * Muffins - Fairy Tale Land
 * Blueberry Muffins - Fairy Tale Land
 * Pies - Fairy Tale Land
 * Apple pie
 * Cherry pie
 * Peach pie
 * Rhubarb pie
 * Pound cake - The Underworld
 * Sandwiches - Fairy Tale Land
 * Cheese sandwiches - The Underworld
 * Tarts
 * Toast - Fairy Tale Land, Underworld
 * Wheat Toast – The Underworld
 * -|Sweets=
 * Chocolate - Fairy Tale Land
 * Ice cream - Fairy Tale Land
 * -|Wild Game=
 * Deer - Fairy Tale Land
 * Fish - Fairy Tale Land
 * Pig - Neverland
 * Swan - Fairy Tale Land
 * Turkey - Fairy Tale Land

=References=