Heraldry of Kislev
Frosthome is a tower constructed entirely of magical ice, home to the Ice Witches of the city of Erengrad in Kislev. It stands on a peak just inside the city walls and glitters in the sunlight. Most citizens think it is a marvel of magic, an opinion shared by many visitors. Those who have seen the Bokha Palace in Kislev, however, are much less impressed.[1b]
The Ice Witches once stayed completely out of Kislevite politics and are also currently understrength, as many of them died in the defence of the city during the Great War Against Chaos two centuries ago. This valour has created a chance for them to move into politics, as many people in the city have a great deal of admiration for their bravery and power, but they have yet to fully claim it.[1b]
The Frosthome is the site of the annual formal gathering of the Ice Witches -- the Erengrad Caucus. Starting on the day after Shoika Day (the summer solstice and Kislevite New Year), the Ice Witches travel if they can to Erengrad to discuss matters of import, record deaths, share lore, meet old friends and enemies, and generally politick. They meet on the summer solstice because the cold flows of the land's Ice Magic are at their most sluggish, which helps ensure magic is not used to settle any arguments, for disagreements between the witches often occur.[1a]
The caucus can last anything from a few days to a week, depending upon what the Ice Witches table for discussion. By the end, the most powerful witch (currently Tzarina Katarin Bohka, though she infrequently attends) declares the decisions made by her sisters for the coming year, which are decided by majority vote.[1a]