Frostbourne

Fractures Series
Storyline by Rainimator and the Production Team

―Ser Patrick, the Frostbourne Grandmaster, addressing the Frostbourne soldiers.

The  ****Frostbourne**** is one of the main factions in the Overworld. They are based in a castle in the Frostbourne Tundra. Patrick Wynter currently holds the position of Grandmaster, the leader of the Frostbourne.

The Frostbourne were formed to protect the people of the snow biomes from the undead. They slowly developed a large army and extended their protection to outlying villages. After Herobrine was killed, the Frostbourne now fights in the Nether War in order to protect the Overworld.

Because of Lady Azura's research, the Frostbourne have been able to develop guns and airships. Their superiority in technology, aerial combat, and battle tactics allow them to stand their ground against the much bigger  Nether Horde. The Frostbourne people are also adapted to the harsh conditions of the tundra, a problem the Nether has yet to overcome.

## Members

*From Left to Right in Photo*

* Stella
* Ser Patrick Wynter (grandmaster)
* Azura
* Daryll †

*Not Pictured*

* Ser Theo † (former Grandmaster)
* Rain Wynter
* Flint
* Hilda
* Doraine Wintona †
* Lyria Wintona
* Agatha
* Virmir
* Syphion
* Maya Terraflare (diplomatic)
* Machine Golem
* Riyu
* Jiggs
* List of Accepted Character Ideas#Miraika

### Subfactions

* Bandits (Leader: Daryll †/Flint)
* Frostbourne Footsoldiers (Leader: Hilda)
* Elytra Corps (Leader: Lady Azura and Doraine Wintona †/Lyria Wintona)
* Frostbourne Archers
* Frostbourne Cavalry (Leader: Ser Patrick)

## Information

―Rainimator on Discord

The Frostbourne is a long-standing clan and have called the snow biomes their home since "the dawn of time", according to Hilda. The earliest men lived in igloos. They hunted withers to create beacons and progress their tech.

The Frostbourne are one of the last surviving bastions of humanity, and are said to be composed of refugees of the War and bandits; the leader of the Frostbourne is given the title of Grandmaster, of which the current grandmaster is Ser Patrick. Their homeland are the snow biomes, hence their name and the symbolic design of their banner. They reside in the massive walled city of the Dreadfort. The army was apparently there before the Undead reign, under the leadership of Ser Theo.

Although their army is quite impressive, the Nether Horde appears to have more soldiers and troops at their disposal. However, their aerial superiority over the other factions is quite undoubtedly present, ranging from their extensive fleet of mighty Airships to the specialized military division of the Elytra Corps. Their military also includes the Bandits, led by Daryll, who are useful in raids and sabotaging the enemy's supply lines so as to cut down their resources, and the Footsoldiers, led by Hilda, which are the Frostbourne's fierce infantry. They also have a handful of powerful Iron Golems, with some upgraded, though only one or two are sent into battles due to their small population.

The Frostbourne Council lead the Frostbourne, and is headed by the Grandmaster Ser Patrick. Their members include: Their military advisor and scholar Lady Azura, enchantress Stella, the Grandmaster's apprentice and Bandit Leader Daryll, the bandit Flint, the warrior Rain and the Frostbourne Shieldmaiden Hilda. The former Grandmaster Ser Theo, who is now deceased, was also part of the council.

### Cultural Practices

* To avoid zombies, the Frostbourne cremate their dead.
* The Frostbourne is one of the biggest Overworld factions.
* The Frostbourne do not execute their prisoners.
* Frostbourne populations are spread throughout many towns.

### Military Practices

The Frostbourne's culture is "akin to vikings and spartans". Children finish battle training at the age of 12, and are deployed to outposts and castles as helpers instead of fighters. However, in dire situations, children under the age of 18 will be deployed to the front lines, but solely to play defensive. Those found unfit for conscription are trained in other skills, such as medicine and crafting.

The elite military and front line is still mostly composed of battle hardened adults 18 and above, with the oldest known warrior being Hilda in her mid-40s. The bulk of the army joins the footsoldier division, then the archer division or cavalry division. The newest division is the Elytra Corps - created by Lady Azura and captained by the Wintona Sisters (Doraine originally, Lyria as temporary captain) - who utilize airships to launch fighters in the skies above.

There are five ranks in the army. The current leader of the Frostbourne is the *grandmaster* (e.g. Patrick). The *commanders* (e.g. Hilda) lead their own armies. The *officers* (e.g. Agatha) lead specific units within armies. Barely above the typical soldier are the *marshalls*, who "help maintain ranks and morale" in battle. Finally, there are the average *soldiers*.

### Undead War

The Frostbourne Tundra is more dangerous than other biomes. Because of the cold, some of the undead do not burn in daylight. The Frostbourne was established to protect the people of the snow biomes from the undead. As it grew bigger, the faction built a castle for its base, developed an army, and extended its protection to outlying villages such as Glacierford. The current grandmaster is Patrick Wynter.

Under the leadership of Herobrine, the  Undead invaded Glacierford. Because Rain tamed the Ender Dragon, the Frostbourne were able to forge an alliance with the  Ender Watchers. The two factions retook Glacierford, but Herobrine allied with the  Nether Horde and drove them out again. After the Pig King's death sent the Nether into civil war, Patrick recognized that the Undead was once again vulnerable. He organized a small party which successfully lured and killed Herobrine, leaving the Undead a serious threat no more.

### Nether War

With the undead situation already resolved, their duty now goes beyond the snow biomes. They send armies outside their territory in order to fight the current threat to the Overworld, the Nether Kingdom.

## Trivia

* The Frostbourne possess the most subfactions out of the factions in the series, with 5.
	+ The Nether Horde has three subfactions, the Assassins, The Challengers, and the Wither Clan, however all members of the two former factions are deceased.
* Doraine and Ser Theo are the only major members not to have a confirmed voice actor.
	+ They are also unlikely to ever gain voice actors due to them being deceased.
* Daryll, Hilda, Nostra and Agatha are the only people of color within the faction.
* Rain, Maya and Stella are the only three members to belong to additional factions.
	+ All have ties to the Netherbane.
		- Maya is a fully fledged member of the Netherbane, acting as their diplomat to the Frostbourne.
		- Rain and Stella hold ties via the Endstone Crusaders.
	+ Rain and Stella belong to the Ender Watchers faction.
		- Rain alone belonged to the Undead faction, however he defected after being cured.
		- Stella belongs to both the Coven and the Nether Horde, albeit temporarily for the latter.
* The Frostbourne hold the record for the most female characters in a faction, with eight named females.
* Doraine and Dano are the only two members who are based on Rainimator Production Team members.
	+ Doraine also holds the unfortunate title of being the only member of the Frostbourne to (indirectly) kill another, with her Airship crushing Daryll.

## Gallery

The Frostbourne Council in Wings of Salvation. Missing: Rain, Hilda, Doraine (deceased), Ser Theo (deceased)Ser Patrick giving a speech to the Frostbourne Footsoldiers.The Frostbourne Army, including Elytra Corps and Frostbourne Footsoldiers being led by Ser Patrick in a promotional for Cold as Ice: The Remake.The Frostbourne Banner, depicting a snowflake and a snow-white background to symbolise their homeland of the tundra.Hilda leading the vanguard of the Frostbourne Footsoldiers in a promotional render for Cold as Ice: The Remake.A different angle of Ser Patrick’s and Lady Azura’s speech.The presumed leader of the Frostbourne Archers about to be killed in Cold as Ice: The Remake.Nether Horde warriors charge on Frostbourne Footsoldiers.Daryll ride to Far Plains.Daryll fighting with Pigmen.Doraine looking on Nether Portals with fear.Hilda and footsoldiers charge on Nether Horde warriors.
## References

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1. ↑ https://discord.com/channels/478232666781646889/795858792143257631/1120786300275011665
2. ↑ https://discord.com/channels/478232666781646889/795858792143257631/822129928669102080
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5. ↑ https://discord.com/channels/478232666781646889/795858792143257631/1058059966252073062
6. ↑ https://discord.com/channels/478232666781646889/938940303442837546/957461586090557480
7. ↑ https://discord.com/channels/478232666781646889/795858792143257631/934260579579854868
8. ↑ https://discord.com/channels/478232666781646889/795858792143257631/1142810794447355945
9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Olaguer, Rain Allen [radapedaxa] (November 24, 2021). "Their culture is akin to vikings and spartans. Kids are battle ready soon as they finish their training at the age of 12." (Discord message). Retrieved December 18, 2023.
10. ↑ Olaguer, Rain Allen [radapedaxa] (January 22, 2022). "Frostbourne civilians are conscripted and everyone knows how to fight should time of war come. Those who aren't fit for battle train other skills like medicine and crafting. Everyone is useful." (Discord message). Retrieved December 18, 2023.
11. ↑ Olaguer, Rain Allen [radapedaxa] (September 14, 2022). "The Frostbourne Military Ranks are inspired from medieval knight rankings, just slightly altered:" (Discord message). Retrieved December 17, 2023.

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