Barren Polar Zones

The Barren Polar Zones, often shortened to "Bapoz" (pl. "Bapozai") are two points on Colanexa's poles agreed by the region's governments to be virtually uninhabitable and too dangerous to occupy; as such, they are technically unclaimed, or "barren." Due to a combination of severe weather, wildlife, and natural hazards, it is strictly forbidden to force or even allow citizens to occupy these lands, as well as conduct manned operations (though exceptions exist for this latter condition).

The concept of the Bapoz has proven controversial since their inception; since they remain unclaimed by any region, they are virtually lawless. They are popular hiding spots for wanted fugitives and criminals, as well as political exiles to keep within proximity of their barred regions. Some argue they should be occupied to harvest resources, or to prevent the fleeing of dangerous criminals. However, it is widely accepted that the territories deemed "barren" are inhospitable and should not be places of residence.

When adapted to the human metric scale, the area of each Bapoz covers roughly a one thousand kilometer (1000 km) radius circle from the exact pole of the planet.

Environment
The territory around the Bapozai is mostly freezing cold arctic tundra and glaciers. It has fierce winds and snowstorms and are largely deemed inhabitable, though non-regional tribes still exist there. The northern Bapoz is the home of the mythical “Marraiznosky” (Arctikohl for “Chill-Pet”), a colossal multi-legged fur-covered beast that is said to wander and guard the frozen lands. They have allegedly been seen in the outskirts of Schremn, though solid evidence of their existence remains inconclusive.

It is alleged that among the other wildlife, behemoths known as "Marraiznosky" (Arctikohl for "Chill-Pets") reside in the north Bapoz. So far, the only reports are eyewitness accounts and unsteady footage; Marraiznosky are similar to Earth's Yeti in this regard. However, their description is drastically different; they walk on several (at least four) legs attached to a colossal body, and stand between three to ten stories in height. They are covered in dense, white and grey fur, often matted with ice. Some have described them as peaceful, while others have claimed to have been attacked by them or even had partners killed. Confirmation of the existence of Marraiznosky remains inconclusive.