The Veil

The Veil is large, cold, densely wooded, and sparsely populated. The main island, or subcontinent rather, is referred to as Greenwood and the smaller island is called Pinefrost. They are separated from the mainland by a large river called The Pale Strait, and from each other by a lake called Agrata's Keep.

Geography
The Veil is comprised of 3 distinct geographical regions: the island Pinefrost, and the two halves of Greenwood that are separated by a mountain range, colloquially referred to as The Frostbrace.

The Frostbrace range of mountains are relatively young, tall, sharp, and they get their name for blocking the freezing winds of the northern sea from blowing southward. Their northern slopes and the lands beyond are perpetually overcast, wet, and frozen for 3 quarters of the year. The south enjoys mild summers, snowy winters, and lots of rain year round.

Pinefrost, the northernmost point in the Veil, is cold year round and snows in every season except summer, during which it is famous for its crystal clear skies.

Culture
Each major region within the Veil has a very distinct culture, and there are places where the cultures blend.

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Pinefrost possesses a harsh natural beauty that is at odds with it's minimal survivability. Farming at any scale is difficult, and feeding large settlements is nearly impossible. The largest settlements tend to be supported by outside interest groups, such as monasteries being supported by larger religious orders. ===== Southwest of the Frostbrace is rugged, prosperous, and well-settled. Large towns and cities are fed by bountiful fields that thrive in the near constant rain. The kingdoms in the region are young, carved out of the wilderness by new money entrepreneurs. The exceptions are Farlight, the de facto capitol at the southern cape; and Saint Ayleth's Bridge, a massive stone pass that spans the narrowest segment of the Pale Strait.