Overview
Frostholm floats at the highest altitude of any inhabited city - 18,000 meters above surface level - where temperatures perpetually hover below freezing. Its crystalline ice architecture creates a sparkling wonderland, with buildings grown from engineered ice that's stronger than steel. Founded in 2091 as a climate research outpost, it evolved into a thriving city of 890,000 cold-climate specialists.
The city pioneered cryogenic technologies, sustainable living in extreme cold, and aurora energy harvesting. Residents embrace the frozen environment, developing unique cultural traditions centered around ice sculpture, winter sports, and aurora appreciation.
Key Features
❄️ Ice Architecture
Buildings constructed from genetically-engineered ice crystals that self-repair and strengthen in cold. Structures refract light creating spectacular rainbow effects throughout the city.
🌌 Aurora Research
Advanced facilities study atmospheric phenomena and harness auroral energy. Frostholm produces unique aurora-powered technologies unavailable anywhere else.
🧊 Cryogenic Labs
World-leading research in low-temperature physics, biological preservation, and cold-climate medicine. Medical breakthroughs in tissue preservation originated here.
⛷️ Winter Recreation
Extensive facilities for ice climbing, aerial skiing, and unique three-dimensional ice maze sports. Hosts the annual Inter-City Winter Games.