The cold kingdoms of Froria, once the birthplace of the long-vanished titans, are home to many peoples. Humans, goblins and the savage vulfen compete for control of the limited temperate zone. Above the permafrost line, humans, elves, dwarves, dragons, giants, the bear-people known as baaren and the blue-skinned njordmen all hold realms of their own and come into frequent conflict with their neighbours.