what time period does spice and wolf take place in, and what area are they in.

Mar 16, 2015 9:37 AM

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Well seeing how i spy an astronomical clock on the building in the background in ep 10 or so, I´d say this must be from Prague. It looks exactly the same. Plus the colors to the city is similar. Holy rome is a bit vague, Germany maybe, but if I had to take an educated guess I´d say Prague for sure.

May 7, 2015 4:15 AM

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Dangime

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Well, I've been reading the novel series, and it seems that the world is simply a fantasy world inspired by mideval Europe. One goes as far to show a non-real world map, so I guess that is that. Also, there would be no time that potatoes would be in general consumption and gunpowder not be in common usage, so it seems pretty clear its just a mishmash. Still a great series and one of my favorites.

Jun 14, 2015 11:00 AM

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fang3412

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In the episode where the fortune teller person (amarti arc) was selling pyrite
they said that there was a lot of pyrite after the inquisiton
so maybe it was a bit after 1478

Jun 23, 2015 7:26 PM

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Dangime

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http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/spiceandwolf/images/3/3d/SW_Map_English.png/revision/latest?cb=20120228014539

It's made up. Sorry.

Oct 20, 2015 2:51 PM

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Anthonyowens01

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Oct 2015

I think it takes place in Ireland the church looks like a Catholic Church the music sounds like a jig or whatever the other is called

Jun 17, 2016 3:21 PM

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BPXXBLINKERS

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In episode 1 of Spice and Wolf II there is a man in the market speaking to another, the merchants name is Mark, Larence speaks to him about learning a new language. The old man was speaking French, so we can rule out french, and i wouldnt say no to the UK being a possibility, while there is no ocean crossing paganism (mentioned multiple times) was found in the UK for quite some time, not to mention that the french did infact take over part of england for a time in medieval times. Also they speak of a friendly foriegn nation in the first season and thier clothes seem english. But if i would make a shot in the dark, I'd say it takes place in Itally around the 1400-1500's, the names of the cities and trading companies make sense, the Paganism of worshiping a wolf makes sense as well as many of the legends in Italy are about wolfs, not to mention that the french controlled Italy for a while, and in addition, the fact that there is so many currencies, Italy had many kindoms and many provences with different currencies which explains the different money systems. and Finally, the fact that Ho-lo says that her home in the north is snowy, Italy has mountains in the North called the Alps. There Is also a Mention of a Rier named Rome in the second episode of the second season. not to mention the fact that the port town they went to was not cold if it was in Germany it would be on a colder more northern ocean. so there you have it I say It's Italy.

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Nov 2, 2016 12:45 PM

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Nanatsujiya

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I just noticed 2 buildings in ep.10 season 1 which are from Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany. The building at 17:55" would be the 'neues Rathaus' (new townhall) and the red building with two spires? (18:19") would be the historical 'Kaufhaus' (merchant's hall) in the Münsterplatz.

Jul 5, 2017 9:25 PM

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GuiBiem

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The story is set in Germany, as you can see in episode 7 of S1, at 0:14, the paper header is written in german

May 14, 2018 5:22 PM

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in the second season Lawrence said something in particular that intrigued me, when holo got sick lawrence proceeds to use the 4 humor method. let me explain, Humorism, or humoralism, was a system of medicine detailing the makeup and workings of the human body, adopted by Ancient Greek and Roman physicians and philosophers. this metod was used for almost 2,000 years starting about 400 D.C. of course, this would lead me to think it would appear closer to around 300-800 A.D however trenny silver coins were used in had a modern(saying this graciously of course) image of a king, also throughout the series it explains that the silver in the coins lesson so it's more likely to in deed be sometime during the 800 A.D in france. as further proof during 800 A.D is when Catholicism is spreading as the dominant religion, also before the christian crusades. in conclusion, it takes place during 800 A.D in France.

Oct 6, 2020 5:05 PM

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GenesicKaiser

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What about Lawrences coat? It seems more like a more recent jacket than a midieval one? Is there anything of that nature for that time period.

Oct 18, 2020 1:46 AM

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BBaliens

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Minorun-run said:
I agree with killercode. Late Medievals or early Renaissance, probably in the South of Holy Roman Empire or Northern Italy. The names of towns are mostly German but the architecture and the way the people dress looks more Italian.

The biggest problem is with the Paganism. In this era last pagan nations lived in the Eastern an Northern Europe. But "Spice and Wolf" is a work of fiction. They needed paganism and developed trading so they mixed it. With a very good effect

P.S. I'm wathing the first season. When I finish the second one I will say more or change my opinion

I don't agree with Italy becaouse If you notice when they reach north the weather get so cold so they might be in germany.

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