Based on the canonical maps and texts of John Norman’s Gor series, Var-Kor is not a recognized city or location.
It does not appear in the standard lists of Gorean cities (such as Ar, Ko-ro-ba, Port Kar, or Turia) nor is it mentioned in the major geographical descriptions of the books.
However, given the naming conventions, it is likely one of two things:
A "Fanon" or Role-Play Location (Most Likely): Many Gorean role-play communities (particularly in Second Life or online text-based groups) create their own cities or outposts to serve as home locations for their players. These places often use Gorean-sounding names that aren't in the books. "Var-Kor" fits the linguistic style of Gorean names (harsh consonants, hyphenated) but is likely unique to a specific gaming group or sim.
A Misspelling or Misremembered Name: It is possible the name is a variation of a canonical location. You might be thinking of:
Ko-ro-ba: The Towers of the Morning (Tarl Cabot’s home city).
Ta-Sardar-Var: This is not a city, but a Gorean phrase meaning "The Turning to the Sardar" (a method of orientation/direction used by the Wagon Peoples).
Port Kar: The city of thieves and pirates in the Vosk Delta.
Varkar: A less common name, sometimes appearing in fan-fiction, but not a major book location.
If you found this name in a specific context (like a Second Life map or a specific role-play log), it is almost certainly a player-created city rather than one created by John Norman.
Would you like me to look up a list of canonical cities in a specific region (like the North or the Tahari) to see if we can find the one you are thinking of?
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