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Lake of Broken Ice
"Large chunks of snow-covered, cracked ice make a twisting path across a frozen lake ahead. The footprints of animals who have utilised this temporary route are dotted through the snow."
This large lake freezes and thaws at different points of the year.
Anyone attempting to cross the lake will need to keep their balance on the ice, or risk falling and suffering damage from the cold waters below.
Appearance
A massive lake with ice floating across its surface. In the depths of winter the entire lake freezes solid, but outside of the coldest times of the year the ice is broken. Crossing the lake in any of the warmer periods is a risky endeavor, but due to the lakes size, any who wish to reach the lakes other side must cross it either by using the ice, or charting a sturdy enoughs ship to break through the heavy sheets of ice.
The shores of he lake are stony, snow and ice and water shifting the stones back and forth. On one side of the lake is a vast forest, while on the other are mountains, bordered by great cliffs that separate the mountains from the waters of the lake. The lake is a frequent hunting ground for Polar Bears and other large predators that call the surroundin environments home.
Important Features
Southern Lake Shore
The Southern Shore of the Lake of Broken Ice is a wide, sprawling thing, leading from the thick forests to the shifting ice and water of the lake. The southern shore is the territory of the Polar Bears, the massive beasts frequently delving into the waters of the frozen lake to hunt and fish when food in the forest frows difficult to find.
Northern Lake Shore
The Northers Shore of the Lake of Broken Ice is narrow and littered with large and jagged stones from the cliffs above. Small and sturdy bushes and shrubs grow amongst the craggy stones, providing ample cover for the various creatures that roam the stones. And it is this shore that the Sabre-Toothed Tiger call home, stalking the stones and the nearby cliff face.
Shifting Ice Paths
There are many paths across the Ice of the Lake, but these paths rarely last outside of the coldest month of winter. Any seeking to cross the Lake must either have a sturdy and durable ship, or be confident in their footing as they traverse the ice. The Conservationists of the NCS are give an pair of boots that aids in their travel across the ice, but any hired adventurers must make their way across on their own.
Local Resources
Polar Bear Fur
Thick patches of white fur shed or lost as the Polar Bears of the region go about their lives. The fur of the oldest members of the species offer additional armour and a protection against the cold.
Sabre-Toothed Tiger Fur
Soft patches of silve, grey, and white fur shed or lost as the Sabre-Toothed Tigers of the region go about their lives. The fur of the oldest members of the speces offers protection against the cold.
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