Winterlands
The Winterlands are a great snowy landscape, riddled with great temples and monasteries, where the devout go to worship in isolation. It is sparsely populated, but still sees a lot of travellers passing through, most often on pilgrimages or scientific excursions. The settlements, though few, have also developed ways to stay warm, and have been growing in popularity throughout the last century, raising the population significantly.
Although most of the Winterlands may seem like a barren wasteland, many Syollans agree that there are both cultural and historical values to it, and will defend it with vigour (as was seen in the War of Frost).
Culture
The people of the Winterlands are very focused on piety and belief, but value the differences of all the deities. At the same time, philosophies like those of some of the solitary monks there are also embraced as a belief in its own right. To the people, it matters what one's own beliefs are, and that those are protected and able to be practiced. An individuals ability to choose their own path, then, is also valued in their culture.
History
The Winterlands were the only aspect to have been completely invaded by the Frost Forces in the 1st century CY. They were a major battlefield in the War of Frost, and were won back by Syollans at the end of the war, being fiercely protected ever since.
Demography and Population
The population of the Winterlands, much like in Farathin and Riask's Marsh is concentrated in a few settlements that are densely populated, leaving a lot of the in-between land empty. The Winterlands are flecked with temples and monasteries where individuals go to live in solitude or in smaller communities, but most of the population is found in or around the three larger settlements.
Agriculture & Industry
The Winterlands have a surprisingly large fishing and hunting industry. They also provide timber that isn't found in Colliennach (like some evergreens) and quite a number of medicinal items. All of these together form a collection of minor exports, which are enough to be swapped for the required items like food or raw materials.
this also might need a bit more content
Yup, already on it. There's quite a history with this one so I might add that pretty soon, check Discord for notifs :)