The North

Location from The First Law by Joe Abercrombie

A brutal, beautiful wilderness ruled by Named Men and clan loyalty — where power comes from the sharpness of your sword and the fearfulness of your reputation.

Also known as: The North, The Northlands

What They Know

• A vast wilderness governed by clan loyalty and martial reputation
• Named Men are legendary warriors whose names carry political weight
• Has been united under Bethod, Black Dow, and various leaders — never peacefully for long
• Carleon is its closest thing to a capital — a fortified town rather than a true city
• The cultural opposite of the Union — honest brutality vs. civilized corruption

Connections

• contains — carleon
• borders — angland
• ruled_by — rikke

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