The Surface

Eli's neighborhood from the first episode

“The old stories tell of a distant shore, unreachable by normal means. A world of strange magic and secret knowledge and riches beyond belief. A cavern ablaze with fire, wall stretching into the infinite... The Burning World, lit by the lantern at the heart of creation...”

―Gar Revelle

The Surface (also known as "The Burning World" by Slugterrans) is the place located above SlugTerra. It's the top of the crust of the Earth, where most of the humans, or Topsiders, live.

Since Slugterrans generally never venture past their world, they consider the Burning World a myth. However, since there are stories about the Surface World, it can be assumed that a rare few have managed to reach it. Since the Shane family has long been associated with Slugterra, it is also possible that some information from the Shanes about the Burning World had ended up in SlugTerra, such as Eli's great-uncle Jimmo's journal. The Darkbane in particular seem to be aware of the Surface, with a sun painted over their leader's throne.

In terms of technology, the two worlds are basically the same, though SlugTerra has some advantages, such as Slugs and Mecha Beasts, while the Surface World is far more advanced in terms of flight and space travel.

Trivia

• Gar Revelle tried to get to the Surface, but failed because of the journal being destroyed.

Residences of the Surface

• Eli Shane (formerly)
• Will Shane (formerly)
• Jimmo Shane
• Tad (formerly)
• Yang (formerly)
• The Emperor (formerly)

Gallery

Eli's house and neighborhood

The depiction of "The Burning World" by Slugterrans

The Emperor rules over China, in the surface.

China, a country in the Surface.

The sewers in "The World Beneath Our Feet Part 1"

The sewers in "Slugterra: Into the Shadows"

Eli's room

First concept art of Eli's room in the Surface.

Second concept art of Eli's room in the Surface

The Sun as depicted by Slugterrans.

Buildings and spaceships as depicted by Slugterrans as "The Burning World".