The Snow Queen's Palace

Despite the dangers, there are a few who reside within the cold, and one of these is an ancient figure known only as the Snow Queen. Her palace rivals those in Charneault, the fine details of its architecture twisted in impossible, fractal shapes. The Svalr say that the Snow Queen has been in Volgen longer than the Valikan clans have been in the north. Some say the Snow Queen is an elemental, a remnant of the early days when the dragon ruled. Others say she is an undead mage, or a fey creature of great power. A rare few believe that it was the Snow Queen who taught the Svalr their tattoo magic and Clan Rune their runesmithing. All claim she holds court within the throne room of her grand palace, host to any who travel there—not due to a code of hospitality, but because she craves company. Some who visit are allowed to leave, but many, many more are held within her enchantments, unable to ever return to their homes or lives.

Still, the power of the Snow Queen is said to be vast, and she has collected valuable treasures in her hoard, including a strange, magical mirror said to not only view any land she chooses, but also cast her will upon those within her gaze. The tales of the Snow Queen blessing those brave enough to seek her out with magical tattoos and other enchantments are common enough to lure adventurers—if they can survive Volgen to reach her palace at all.

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Palace