The tundra is a vast, eternal winterland sequestered away in the northern region. It is surrounded by mountains and forests alike, with long swathes of endless snow fields and frozen lakes. Though stretching for miles in what seems to be a frosted wasteland, one may be surprised to find more colorful life within its reaches.
Internal Territories –
Blushed Meadows
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A place of surprising color found within the tundra, it rests closest to the warmer areas of the region, allowing it to flourish compared to its neighboring territories in the further north. Crimson-touched and full of life, the place almost seems to blush in welcoming weary travelers through the reddened flora that give it such a vibrant look, inviting a variety of creatures to live and thrive within its rolling fields.
Briar's Veil
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A bitter winter forest, it is home to a multitude of hidden caves within its embrace, all of many different sizes and depths. Frozen waterfalls and streams can be found throughout the landscape, glittering brilliantly in what pale sun reaches down through the clouds - but stepping into the quiet darkness of one of its caves may bring a shiver to even the bravest. Those who boast keen eyesight may even be able to glimpse the remnants of those long passed; perhaps ancient creatures frozen in time, or paintings from an era forgotten.
Diamond Beach
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Hidden within the far north, one may notice the shores of this area seem locked in time, frigid and foreboding. Blackened sand serves as a cold backdrop against the stark white of the permafrost surrounding it; yet this place derives its namesake from the broken icebergs that have drifted to shore, littering the beach with chunks of gleaming ice that give the illusion of shimmering diamonds.
Frosted Fields
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Prints of wildlife are apparent here, where although the atmosphere seems quiet and still, life happens to find its way through this vast, snowy landscape. Sparsely-placed trees linger near various small ponds, where although cover seems rare, it remains a habitable place for an abundance of tundra flora and fauna alike.
Frostfang Vale
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Mountains formed a chain that holds a fearsome guard to the inner sanction within. A crescent of ridges, concave to a haven of a forest and a pond crafted from a melting glacier, it looks like a sanctuary to any who venture in and traverse to find the secrets that lay before them. Frostfang Vale is hard to find - unless one knows where to look in the trees and mountains.
Northfall
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The peaks of Northfall are a mountain which rests along the northern coasts. Frosted by snow year round, the mountains are bitter cold in the winter and pleasantly mild in the summer. With the sea winds from the east and the tundra to the north, the land is typically never without a good breeze. In the east the mountain plummets unto rocky and dark beaches to meet the choppy and icy ocean waters. A fjord snake's its way through the southern portion of the mountain, creating the life-water which spiders through the land. While the upper elevations are mostly snow, ice and rock, the lower reaches are dotted with various evergreens and at the foothills to the south support a lush coniferous forest. Mountain goats and sheep are common in these mountains and in the forest below, caribou herds and moose graze.
Northwind Summit
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The tallest mountain within the north, where a frigid wind rails continuously against its towering peak. Only the hardiest of beasts are capable of enduring the anguish of its chill, where the ice never melts, and any wayward step could lead to a lost night with frostbite. Surrounded by glaciers and snow-covered mountains on all sides, this place is the very definition of what it means to live in the northern lands.
Rimefeather Edge
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A boreal forest that just touches the divide between regions, making it somewhat warmer than other areas within the north. It resides near the coast where tall cliffs can be found scattered among its outer rim, and the sound of lapping waves often rings in the ear. Snowy owls prefer to call this forest home, and the nearby beaches are teeming with marine life - which travelers should be wary of, for the waters are especially deep within this region, and may sweep away any unwitting souls into its fearsome currents or down into the clutches of great sea-beasts.
Shiverwood
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An alluring forest that always seems to be freshly snow-kissed. Frosted willows stand amid the towering spires of oak trees, making it difficult for any gaze to penetrate its hidden depths. For those who have ventured in, it has come as a pleasant surprise to many that although Shiverwood’s perimeter seems foreboding, its inner sanctum resembles a winter wonderland and serves as home to many herds of caribou.
Sterling River
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A calm, gentle river surrounded by snow flurries and frost-tipped trees. The water travels from a variety of melted glaciers through the mountains it springs from, making it so crystal-clear that one can see the shimmering rocks beneath and the many small fish that travel through it. The river is said to be heavenly to drink from, where even great polar bears cannot resist journeying southward to sample its waters.
Storm's Reach
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A forested island clings near the northern coastline where it is said that a dragon once rose from the sea to hail embers and ash upon the earth, but fell into a deep sleep within the cold volcano as the north seemed to quell its fire. Life still managed to flourish from the ashes of its despair, however, creating a lush and habitable environment for many plants and animals to thrive upon.
Taiga's Promise
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A daunting view when roaming through the Taiga forest, one can find themselves standing over a sheer drop to the chilling ocean. Waterfalls rain down, though the fierce winds often pick them up and toss them right back to the top. While there isn’t a way to get to the water, most would not wish to, as their murky depths are home to plenty of dangerous sea life hidden beneath the waves. There is a rumor that this place was once a secret meeting place for star-crossed lovers - whether that is true or not, it has become a symbol of promise to meet again.
Winterscar
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In a stretch of the tundra plains rests a large lake that extends for miles, so vast that it is nearly impossible to see the other side with the naked eye. Fishing is easy and plentiful here, with a slightly warmer median temperature making this a popular spot for many to find food and rest. However, one mustn’t grow too comfortable here, for the harsh counter to this easy living during the day is met with the harsh reality of its brutal frigid nights and cruel winds, with the latter cutting across the tundra like knives against minimal coverage.
