Kes Vintur

Kes Vintur, despite its name of being the "land of winter" due to its northerly location on the planet of Raljikka, is actually most famous for its enormous tree that breaks through the ice and both binds together and constricts the land that makes up the nation. This tree, called Eilídraskk in Alamin, was regarded in the past as a source of life; though nowadays it's more of a cultural and geographic icon for Kes Vintur, some local faiths still believe in the divinity of Eilídraskk. With or without piety for the great tree, the Vinturi people trend towards humble abodes that are dwarfed by Eilídraskk. Practically speaking, it's difficult to build expansive cities with Eilídraskk's roots occupying much of the earth -- though some cities like Eilíttinsett are built into the side of the tree and appear to grow out from it.
Due to Eilídraskk's giant roots, ice and snow tend to build up in the "canyons" created by the roots, prompting many to stay by the sea or to build their homes upon Eilídraskk itself. For Vinturi natives with wings, living in the boughs of the giant tree is a symbol of status -- to be close to the sky is to be close to one's birthright, the dominion over the heavens. Others see living in Eilídraskk as sacreligious and courting disaster, particularly due to the ferocity of the northern winds and how bitterly cold the enormous altitudes can get.
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