Malatorian Northlands
Past the Arctic Peaks, north of Elendar, and south of the Land of Gorthaur, is a disputed province known as the Malatorian Northlands. The relentless biting wind and the cruel snows make it impossible for all but the heartiest folk to survive. Perhaps because of this, the barbarians known as the Northlanders have created a home here; a network of villages that range from the Sea of Dragon Tears in the southeast to the Northern Sea in the northwest.
Long ago, the kingdom of Elendar attempted to annex the Northlands, but the difficult terrain, the fierceness of the Northlanders, and the proximity to the dragon Gorthaur has made them abandon those efforts for now.
Geography
The Arctic Peaks create a border to the south, while to the northeast, the hills eventually open into the strangely temperate Land of Gorthaur. Most of the expanse in the middle is quite flat, with snow drifts creating temporary hills.
Fauna & Flora
The lands are devoid of much vegetation, save in the areas close to the Arctic Peaks and closer to the Land of Gorthaur. The Northlanders are avid hunters, and take advantage of some of the winter animals that roam the tundra, as well a whales, seals, and fish from both coasts.
Type
Tundra
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