Snejord

The Kingdom of Snejord is a northern nation of miners, seafaring warriors and explorers. The kingdom is comprised of Icemen who live on the surface, primarily near the coasts, and short, pale Deepmen who live within the mountains. The Deep King rules from the mountain, and the hillocks and forts on the surface owe allegiance to him.

Snejord is a kingdom renowned for its raiders. The Deep King's servants sail for many miles, attacking coastal villages in search of slaves and treasures to grant to him.

Gold is of particular importance to the Deepmen, so much that ownership of it is outlawed and punishable by death. Snejord only uses silver and copper coins as a result.

History
The Icemen migrated to Snejord from the lands now known as the Icewastes. Upon their arrival, they fought several wars with the Deepmen who lived within the mountains. Eventually, the surface-dwelling Iceman clans swore allegiance to the Deep King, tilling the fields and raiding other kingdoms in exchange for ore.

Some Iceman clans would not submit, so they fled across the sea to form Nyland.

Snejord eventually invaded Fredeland, forming the puppet kingdom of Norfrede. Due to the complete pillaging of the local gold stocks, Norfrede is a very impoverished kingdom of little trade relevance. Still, it is militarily imposing to Sorfrede due to the strong backing by Icemen raiders.