North

The North is a broad term for the vast expanse that is made distinct from the rest of Westeros by the nigh-impassable bogs, mires and marshes of the Neck. The North consists of several diverse kingdoms and people however, thus it should not be considered a political expression.

Regions of the North:

The Barrowlands:

The Barrowlands consist of the vast and windswept plains and hills that stretch westwards from the northern boundaries of the North past Moat Cailin. The landscape of the Barrowlands is dominated by their eponymous barrows, usually graves of important men and women from this region. The runestones around the barrow are often of great significance, particularly the arrangement and runes carved on the cairn stones. Kings and warriors are often buried with their most prized possession - and truly can it be said in the Barrowlands that more honour is given to the dead than to the living.