'Stride' is the name of the swamp land that separates Winterland proper from the mountain and water kingdom.
Winter is milder in the water kingdom, while, as the winds from both frontier and stride clash on the mountain kingdom, creating far too many blizzards.
Winter in winterland is just cold, winter in mountain kingdom is dangerous.
Stride is ruled by lord Hendrick Gator, a bog man, as they were referred to in the rest of the continent.
The people of the stride are shorter and leaner than the rest of the continent.
It is said they descended from the forest elves, that is why their stature was so different.
Sasha did not know whether there's any truth to it, but lord Frog was supposed to be her father's staunchest supporter, as well as best friend.
Before, she had no means to visit his castle, but now that she has a dragon, it will not be a problem to visit his land and ask for his fealty, in the name of Raul.
