The planet of Ryos is currently in a middle medieval period, having emerged from a long period of classical period warfare of vast empires. Ryos is somewhat different to other planets in that it's magnetic north pole(where the compasses point) is not really near it's true north pole(it's northernmost point, where it is coldest). The 'heart of the ice' or true north pole is actually north-westerly, relative to the nation . Between the Island Nations and the far side of the Wild Lands lies the uncrossed Far Ocean.