What is the importance of the Ice Kingdom in the novel, Winter Turning?

The Ice Kingdom is the kingdom in the northernmost part of Pyrrhia. The Ice Kingdom is bitterly cold and other dragons cannot survive the harsh conditions for long. Winter grew up here and is most comfortable in this climate, though he realizes that it is more important to be with friends than to be among his tribe. This is where Winter and Hailstorm face an ancient dragon that has been cursed, and where Winter realizes his family – including Hailstorm – is willing to kill him in order for Hailstorm to rise to his former place among the tribe.