White Wastes

The White Wastes are a region in the extreme north.

The area is characterized by a cold polar climate, with permafrost blanketing the entire region. Seasons are virtually non-existent, with the only major difference being that summer is less harsh in most areas. The terrain varies, with vast taiga-forests, jagged mountains, bitterly-cold frozen tundras, and according to the stories of the wild men and women that live there, lush, green hidden valleys heated by underground volcanic activity. Despite the harsh terrain, life if plentiful in the White Wastes. Evergreen trees are ubiquitous throughout the region, while animals include deer, elk, rabbits, wolves, bears, eagles, owls, whales, and seals.

The White Wastes have very few permanent settlements. The men and women living the area are generally nomadic hunter-gatherers.

According to stories, Giants and other magical creatures can be found in the White Wastes, though there is no actual evidence to lend truth to these tales.