# MapleStory Classic Maps & Towns

Find job instructors, citizenship contacts, housing registrars, and the Kerning party quest in the Classic World town guide.

Canonical: https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/maps/

Updated: 2026-10-22

Every character begins on Maple Island. Victoria Island is your next chapter: find your job instructor, meet the residents, and make a place your own.

[![Maple Island](https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/assets/official/maple-island.webp)](https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/assets/official/maple-island.webp)

[![Victoria Island](https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/assets/official/victoria-island.webp)](https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/assets/official/victoria-island.webp)

[![Henesys house](https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/assets/official/henesys-housing.webp)
Victoria Island

### Henesys

Bowman · Citizenship · HousingTown field notes](https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/maps/henesys/)[![Victoria Island](https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/assets/official/victoria-island.webp)
Victoria Island

### Ellinia

Magician · Forest townTown field notes](https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/maps/ellinia/)[![Victoria Island](https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/assets/official/victoria-island.webp)
Victoria Island

### Perion

Warrior · Excavation SiteTown field notes](https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/maps/perion/)[![Kerning City apartment](https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/assets/official/kerning-housing.webp)
Victoria Island

### Kerning City

Thief · Party quest · HousingTown field notes](https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/maps/kerning-city/)

## Find the town for your next task

| Task | Destination | Contact |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Warrior advancement | Perion | Dances with Balrog |
| Magician advancement | Ellinia | Grendel the Really Old |
| Bowman advancement | Henesys | Athena Pierce |
| Thief advancement | Kerning City | Dark Lord |
| Citizenship | Henesys / Kerning City | Arthur / Roxy |
| Housing | Henesys / Kerning City | Bianca / Scarlett |
| First Time Together | Kerning City | Lakelis · Channels 3–12 |

## What to explore at Grand Launch

Nexon’s launch notes describe Maple Island as the Beginner starting area and Victoria Island as the setting for job advancement and further adventures. Perion also receives the Excavation Site, with eight named monsters in the announcement.

Use this directory as a town and NPC lookup. Open the island overview to see the towns in context before you set out.

[See the Excavation Site roster](https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/monsters/)

## Good questions, quick answers.

### Where do I start?
Every character starts as a Beginner on Maple Island.

### Where do I become a citizen?
Speak to Arthur in Henesys Town Hall or Roxy in Kerning City Civic Center at level 12 or above.

### Where is the new Excavation Site?
Nexon lists the new Excavation Site as part of the Perion area.

## Official sources

Facts checked against the sources below on October 22, 2026. Planning advice is written by this independent fan guide.

- [Nexon · Grand Launch Release Notes](https://www.nexon.com/maplestory/news/general/46506/grand-launch-release-notes) · 2026-10-21