❄️ Firornak (Vacari – The Frozen Expanse)
Firornak lies at the far northern corner of Vacari, beyond the Purplefire Woods. A realm of endless snowfields, jagged peaks, and buried ruins, it remains one of the least traveled lands due to its unrelenting cold and perilous terrain. Though connected to Vacari, its only reliable trade route passes through Purplefire, making commerce rare and survival paramount.
🐉 Dark Dragons of Firornak
🧊 Glaciera – The White/Ice Dragon, who once froze Keisha during her captivity in Afor. Her icy dominion makes Firornak feared even among seasoned adventurers.
💎 Sanguis – The Bloodstone Dragon, lurking in the caverns and hungering for sacrifice.
⚫ Nyxathor – The Onyx Dragon, tied to ancient ruins buried in the ice, whispering forgotten oaths of shadow.
🏔️ Inhabitants
Rumors speak of dwarves who have carved their homes deep into Firornak’s mountains. These dwarves are believed to be light-aligned but adapted to extreme cold, crafting resilient forges and hidden strongholds among the frozen cliffs. No major human settlements exist, as only the hardiest can survive the relentless frost.
🌌 Perils & Mysteries
🌪️ Blizzard Veil – A phenomenon where sudden storms sweep across the tundra, leaving even experienced guides lost.
🧊 Shattered Glaciers – Cavernous ice fields where one wrong step can send entire caravans plunging into the depths.
🌬️ Eternal Howl – A wind that carries voices of the lost; some say it’s the souls of those claimed by Nyxathor.
🛡️ Guardians & Companions
Despite its dangers, Firornak harbors guardians and companions that balance its harshness:
🪨 Frost Sentinels – Towering constructs of ice and stone, animated by dwarven runes to guard mountain passes.
🦌 Snow Stags – Ethereal creatures whose shimmering coats reflect moonlight, guiding the lost out of storms.
🐺 Icefang Wolves – Fierce predators that bond with dwarves and act as loyal hunting companions.
🦉 Glacier Owls – Giant sapphire-eyed owls, nesting near settlements and warning of dragon movement with their cries.
🐻❄️ Crystal Bears – Massive beasts with quartz-like fur, feared for their strength but known to defend innocents from Firornak’s terrors.
🧭 Narrative Note
Keisha avoids Firornak, refusing to set foot beyond its borders after the trauma of being frozen by Glaciera. Though she has overcome much of her captivity under Vuarus and Phoenix, this wound lingers. The closest she will ever come is standing at the edge of Purplefire, where the frozen realm looms like a memory best left untouched.
