Faldaris

Faldaris is the coldest island on the Maelstrom. It is covered by immense mountains that reach up into the clouds above. Dense pine forests dotted with extend up the slopes and into the valleys of these mountains, providing a steady fuel through the endless winter. The blizzards that frequently sweep through the peaks cause many of the inhabitants to seek shelter in the base of these mountains.

The largest city on Faldaris is Hearthhold. It has an immense central fire that has burned for centuries, and can be seen from miles away in clear weather from the thick plumes of smoke that rise above its peak. Travelers are welcomed to Hearthhold with open arms and a mug of belly warming but bitter needlewine made from pine sap. Deep within the mountains, the brightest strains of Moonmoss provide light for farms, but most of the city. 