North Lands

The North Lands stretch across the far northern reaches of Mereldia, a rugged and unforgiving region shaped by harsh winds, jagged mountains, and dense, shadowed forests. Much of the land is wild and uninhabited, broken only by scattered villages and a handful of cities in the southern valleys. Snow-covered plains, steep cliffs, and narrow passes dominate the landscape, making travel treacherous even for those familiar with the terrain. Rivers rush fiercely from the mountains, carving deep gorges and feeding icy lakes, while highland plateaus are exposed to bitter storms year-round.

The forests are thick and dark, dotted with hidden glades and enchanted groves where magic lingers in the air. Valleys and mountain paths conceal both natural and unnatural dangers: ancient beasts, magical predators, and curious, often capricious fae. Raptors—frighteningly intelligent creatures born of old witches’ experiments—roam the high mountains and snowy plains, while smaller magical creatures can be found lurking wherever magic is strongest. Some, like the elusive Novein, are harmless and rarely seen, while others, like the great magical beasts rumored to be tamed by powerful mages, pose serious threats to unwary travelers.