In the cold bitterness of the ever-snowing north, where the blizzard and snowstorm seemed ceaseless, life was a constant battle against the elements.
Beasts, monsters, and people alike struggled to survive in this unforgiving landscape. It was a harsh reality governed by an unspoken rule: only the strong could endure.
This principle was ingrained in the culture, passed down through generations as a testament to the resilience required to thrive in such harsh conditions.
Thus, the inhabitants of the north were known for their exceptional strength and fortitude, surpassing even the mightiest knights of more temperate lands.
That was why the large empires and kingdoms down south never intended or even put in the notion of conquering the north it just wasn't worth it.
Queen Mavis, the last living high fairy, embodied this strength and resilience.